The House is reviewing a petition to investigate $35,000 given to a lawmaker in a paper bag. The Senate so far is mum.

Joint fundraisers in odd-numbered years are more prevalent than they used to be.

After replacing Finance Committee chair Kyle Yamashita, Chris Todd promises to reform how the House handles money bills.

Lawmakers say Democrats were disappointed with his leadership, especially with the Hawaiʻi Legislature facing financial uncertainty from Trump.

There’s still hope for much-needed reforms, but face it: There’ll be no help from legislative leaders.