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| Oct 16, 2026 | SPEED Summit to Bring State, County, and Industry Leaders Together to Modernize Hawaiʻi’s Permitting System | Honolulu, Hawai‘i — On Friday, January 15, 2027, leaders from government, business, housing, and the nonprofit sector will assemble at the Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort for the inaugural SPEED Summit. Hosted by the Simplifying Permitting fo... |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Indigenous groups are exempt from Medicaid work rules, but native Hawaiians aren’t | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
By Ashley Mizuo, KFF Health News
WAIANAE, Hawai‘i — Native Hawaiians will need to comply with new work requirements to qualify for Medicaid after being excluded from exemptions carved out for other... |
| Sep 17, 2026 | HAWAIʻI STATE COMMISSION RECOGNIZES EXEMPLARY COMMISSIONERS AND ASKS FOR VOLUNTEERS: Kauaʻi, Maui and Oʻahu Commissioner Applicants Needed | Posted on Sep 17, 2026 in Featured, Main, NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17, 2026
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Commission on the Status of Women (commission) extends its heartfelt appreciation for Kauaʻi Commissioner Edie Ignacio Neum... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE HEARS FROM RETIRED CHIEF JUSTICE MARK RECKTENWALD ON RULE OF LAW AND JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE | HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI – The Hawaiʻi State Senate Committee on Judiciary held an informational briefing today with the Honorable Mark E. Recktenwald, retired Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court, to discuss the rule of law, judicial indepe... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 8/14/26 – LAND BOARD AUTHORIZES TRANSFER OF MORE THAN 300 ACRES TO DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS | Posted on Aug 14, 2026 in Land, News Releases, slider, slider
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR RYAN K.P. KANAKAʻOLE
CHAIRPERSON
LAND BOARD AUTHORIZES TRANSFER OF MORE THAN 300 ACRES TO DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS
HONOLULU – The State Board o... |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Lawmakers look to make abortion shield laws less dependent on who’s governor | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
By Jackie Fortiér, KFF Health News
When Gov. Gavin Newsom, using his executive power, refused to extradite a physician accused of prescribing and mailing abortion pills to a Louisiana woman, he sai... |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Enacts Laws to Strengthen Hawaiʻi’s Education System | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 13, 2026
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green today signed four measures in two bill signing ceremonies aimed at strengthening Hawai‘i’s education system. By equipping parents, students and teachers with essential tools... |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 2026-40 JEREMY CALIZO SENTENCED FOR ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVE DEVICES | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA
ANNE LOPEZ
ATTORNEY GENERAL
LOIO KUHINA
DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOKŌ KĀNĀWAI
MI... |
| Jun 20, 2026 | DCCA EXPANDS PATHWAY FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AHEAD OF JULY 1 LAUNCH | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA
NADINE Y. ANDO
DIRECTOR
KA LUNA HOʻOKELE
PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING DIVISION
CINDY ... |
| Jun 19, 2026 | RELEASE: DCCA EXPANDS PATHWAY FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AHEAD OF JULY 1 LAUNCH | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA
NADINE Y. ANDO
DIRECTOR
KA LUNA HOʻOKELE
PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING DIVISION
CINDY ... |
| Jun 13, 2026 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: GOVERNOR GREEN ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PRESERVE 2026 RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDIT | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIA‘ĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI
JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA
DIRECTOR
KA LUNA HOʻO... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | RELEASE: APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR NEW MENTAL HEALTH PROVISIONAL LICENSES | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA
NADINE Y. ANDO
DIRECTOR
KA LUNA HOʻOKELE
PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING DIVISION
CINDY ... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | RELEASE: APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR NEW MENTAL HEALTH PROVISIONAL LICENSES | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA
NADINE Y. ANDO
DIRECTOR
KA LUNA HOʻOKELE
PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING DIVISION
CINDY ... |
| May 30, 2026 | DBEDT E-newsletter – May 2026 | Aloha kākou,
This month’s newsletter highlights DBEDT’s continued work to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s economy through partnerships, infrastructure, housing, business development and public service.
With the 2026 legislative session complete, sever... |
| May 13, 2026 | DLNR News Release – NR – WAHIAWĀ DAM REHABILITATION PROJECT BEGINS WITH A BLESSING | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA
RYAN KANAKA‘OLE
ACTING CHAIRPERSON
WAHIAWĀ DAM REHABILITATION PROJECT BEGINS WITH A BLESSING... |
| May 13, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: New Condominium Association Loan Program Approved by Governor Green | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI
JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA
DIRECTOR
KA LUNA HOʻO... |
| May 12, 2026 | 5/11/26 – WAHIAWĀ DAM REHABILITATION PROJECT BEGINS WITH A BLESSING | JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR RYAN KANAKAʻOLE
ACTING CHAIRPERSON
WAHIAWĀ DAM REHABILITATION PROJECT BEGINS WITH A BLESSING
HONOLULU – The Wahiawā Dam Rehabilitation Project officially began today with a blessing by Kahu Kordell Kekoa at the at ... |
| May 12, 2026 | What to know about states’ efforts to limit corporate donations in politics | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and GEOFF MULVIHILL
HONOLULU (AP) — Two states could try a new way to reduce the influence of corporations and hard-to-track “dark money” groups that have been able to sp... |
| May 12, 2026 | LEGISLATURE PASSES MEASURE TO COMBAT FRAUD | Honolulu, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi State Legislature has passed House Bill 1642 CD1, marking a significant step forward in protecting local residents from financial fraud schemes that are becoming increasingly tied to cryptocurrency kiosks and... |
| May 9, 2026 | REP. DELLA AU BELATTI CONCLUDES HER FINAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION | Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The House of Representatives today recognized Representative Della Au Belatti as she concluded her 20th and final legislative session. The veteran legislator announced she will not seek reelection and plans to retire on ... |
| May 9, 2026 | HOUSE DEMOCRATS CELEBRATE PASSAGE OF MAJORITY PACKAGE PRIORITIES IN 2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION | Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives Majority Caucus, consisting of 41 Democrats, celebrate the successful passage of several bills that advance the 2026 House Majority Caucus priorities.
“At the start of the session, we... |
| May 9, 2026 | HAWAIʻI STATE LEGISLATURE PASSES SB3001 CD1, THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DISCLOSURE AND SAFETY ACT | HONOLULU, HAWAI'I - The Hawaiʻi State Legislature today gave final approval to Senate Bill 3001, CD1, the Artificial Intelligence Disclosure and Safety Act, landmark legislation establishing some of the nation’s first consumer protections a... |
| May 9, 2026 | LEGISLATURE PASSES PUBLIC LAND TRUST ACCOUNTABILITY BILL TO SUPPORT NATIVE HAWAIIAN PROGRAMS | HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI – On Wednesday, the Hawaiʻi State Legislature passed Senate Bill 903 CD1, strengthening transparency in the management of the State’s public land trust while reaffirming its constitutional kuleana to Native Hawaiians throu... |
| May 7, 2026 | STATE LEGISLATURE PASSES BILLS TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH CARE ACROSS HAWAIʻI | Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi State Legislature has finalized passage of a broad package of health-related measures, with bills from the House Committee on Health and the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services approved on final rea... |
| May 2, 2026 | STATE LAWMAKERS REACH AGREEMENT ON FILM TAX CREDIT BILL TO SUPPORT LOCAL ECONOMY | HONOLULU - State lawmakers today reached agreement in conference committee on Senate Bill 2580, SD2, HD1, CD1, relating to the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit, a measure championed by Senate Economic Dev... |
| May 1, 2026 | DBEDT E-newsletter – April 2026 | Aloha kākou,
As the 2026 legislative session nears its close, DBEDT remains focused on work that supports Hawaiʻi’s economy today and strengthens opportunities for the years ahead. This issue highlights several of the department’s prioritie... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | DBEDT E-newsletter – March 2026 | Aloha kākou,
I would like to express my gratitude to the community members, essential workers and emergency management teams who worked tirelessly through the Kona Low storms and continue to assist our communities. I also want to thank Hawa... |
| Mar 28, 2026 | DLNR News Release – BLNR APPROVES DLNR ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN WAHIAWĀ IRRIGATION SYSTEM LANDS, March 27, 2026 | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA
RYAN KANAKA‘OLE
ACTING CHAIRPERSON
BLNR APPROVES DLNR ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN WAHIAWĀ IRRIGAT... |
| Mar 28, 2026 | 3/27/26 – BLNR APPROVES DLNR ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN WAHIAWĀ IRRIGATION SYSTEM LANDS | JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR RYAN KANAKAʻOLE
ACTING CHAIRPERSON
BLNR APPROVES DLNR ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN WAHIAWĀ IRRIGATION SYSTEM LANDS
HONOLULU – After receiving public comments today, the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) voted to... |
| Mar 21, 2026 | That purple Hawaii vacation lei likely came from Thailand, and some lawmakers want to change that | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER
HONOLULU (AP) — Dear Tourist: The flowers in that bright-purple lei you received on your Hawaii vacation almost certainly weren’t grown in the Aloha State. Related Articl... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | State lawmakers seek restraints on wage garnishment for medical debt | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
By Rae Ellen Bichell, KFF Health News
Lawmakers in at least eight states this year are aiming to reel in wage garnishment for unpaid medical bills.
The legislation introduced in Colorado, Florida, ... |
| Feb 21, 2026 | 2/20/26 – ONE WEEK REMAINING TO TAKE 2026 RED HILL SURVEY | Posted on Feb 20, 2026 in News Releases, slider, slider
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR RYAN KANAKAʻOLE
ACTING CHAIRPERSON
ONE WEEK REMAINING TO TAKE 2026 RED HILL SURVEY
HONOLULU – Hawai‘i residents, including individuals who used the Navy water... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Announces Acting DLNR Leadership Designation | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES ACTING DLNR LEADERSHIP DESIGNATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 29, 2025
HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today announced an acting lead... |
| Aug 16, 2025 | ‘Kidfluencers’: Their childhoods are on display for millions. States want to protect them | An increasing number of state lawmakers are asking the same question.
In the absence of federal regulations, some legislators are pushing to protect child influencers. Many of the measures aim to ensure kids are compensated fairly for their... |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Hawaii Tourism Authority Advisory Board Applications Open | Posted on Jul 11, 2025 in News
For Immediate Release: July 11, 2025
HONOLULU—The state of Hawaii Office of Boards and Commissions is seeking individuals interested in serving on the advisory board for the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), a s... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Think Democrats and Republicans can’t work together? On eviction records, they do | “I didn’t know much about this process, but when Sen. Braunberger reached out to me, I looked into just how much an eviction from years ago was possibly affecting renters and constituents in my district,” said Barta. “As a new lawmaker, you... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Governor signs bill making Community Outreach Court a permanent program on Oʻahu | Posted on Jun 26, 2025 in News & Reports, Press Releases
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed into law Act 229 (House Bill 280) officially establishing the Community Outreach Court (COC) as a permanent program of the First... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Governor Green Amends Intent-to-Veto List | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
GOVERNOR GREEN AMENDS INTENT-TO-VETO LIST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 24, 2025
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today added SB 935, Relating to Government, t... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Commencement ceremony honors first graduates from Women’s Court | Posted on Jun 25, 2025 in News & Reports, Press Releases
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary honored the first six graduates of its Mohala Wahine program—also known as Women’s Court—during a ceremony held today in the Supreme Court c... |
| May 8, 2025 | 2025 Legislature Supports Judiciary Efforts to Expand Vital Services for Community | HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Legislature approved important measures during the 2025 Session that will help the Judiciary provide vital services throughout the state.
“This year, our legislators addressed a variety of significant community ... |
| May 3, 2025 | Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Wins Passage Of Historic Climate Impact Legislation | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
GOVERNOR GREEN WINS PASSAGE OF HISTORIC CLIMATE IMPACT LEGISLATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2025
HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today heralded the Leg... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | DBEDT E-newsletter – March 2025 | Aloha kākou,
As we move further into 2025, DBEDT remains focused on fostering economic opportunities that strengthen Hawai‘i’s communities. This month’s updates highlight key initiatives shaping our state’s future—from housing and workforce... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Electric vehicle owners don’t buy gas. States look for other ways to pay for roads and bridges | “We now find ourselves right now in a position where we want to address fuel use and drive down reliance on gases and internal combustion engines. But we need the funds to operate our roads that EVs need to use as well,” said Carra Sahler, ... |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Hawaii bill seeking state-run reverse mortgage program appears dead for now | A bill in the state of Hawaii that seeks to establish a state-run equivalent of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)’s Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program appears to be dead in its current form, having failed to reach key dea... |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Honolulu records 6th death from massive explosion of illegal fireworks over New Year’s | Police said they are working with prosecutors to file charges but it is taking time due to the number of people arrested, large volume of evidence being examined and fireworks being tested.
Authorities seized 500 pounds (227 kilograms) of u... |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Hawaii bill would establish state-run reverse mortgage program | A group of state representatives in Hawaii have introduced a new bill into the legislature, calling for the establishment of a state-specific Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program to be managed by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Dev... |
| Jul 25, 2024 | The Rising Tide of Pay Transparency: A New Era for Workers**
** | ** In the landscape of American labor, a seismic shift is underway. States across the nation are enacting pay transparency laws, aiming to bridge the chasm of gender and racial pay gaps. This movement is not just a ripple; it’s a wave that ... |
| Jul 20, 2024 | Business | More states enact salary transparency laws to fight gender, racial pay gaps | Part of the pay gap comes from the fact that women and racial minorities are overrepresented in industries that pay lower wages, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. But there is still a gap, though a narrower one, when men and women ... |
| Jul 13, 2024 | Lt. Gov. Luke/DHS – Media Advisory – Announcement on Expanded Preschool Open Doors Program | OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
KE KEʻENA O KA HOPE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
KA ʻOIHANA MĀLAMA LAWELAWE KANAKA
ANNOUNCEMENT ON EXPANDED PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM
MEDIA ADVISORY
What: In alignment with Ready Keiki, the stat... |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Finalizes Veto Decisions and Signs 10 Bills into Law | JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
GOVERNOR GREEN FINALIZES VETO DECISIONS AND SIGNS 10 BILLS INTO LAW
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2024
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., issued his final veto decisions today after additional analys... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Governor Green Signs 16 Bills to Strengthen Hawaiʻi’s Environmental Sustainability, Responsible Tourism and Coastal Management | JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS 16 BILLS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAI‘I’S ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 8, 2024
HONOLULU, HI – Governor Josh Green, M.D.... |
| Jul 6, 2024 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signs 16 Bills Into Law to Improve Fire Safety, Emergency Management, Veteran Support and Improved Language Access for All | JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
GOVERNOR JOSH GREEN SIGNS 16 BILLS INTO LAW TO IMPROVE FIRE SAFETY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, VETERAN SUPPORT AND IMPROVED LANGUAGE ACCESS FOR ALL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 05, 2024
HONOLULU, HI – Governor... |
| Jul 4, 2024 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Governor Green Signs 12 Bills to Strengthen Hawaiʻi’s Agriculture, Biosecurity, and Responsible Land Management | JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS 12 BILLS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAIʻI’S AGRICULTURE, BIOSECURITY, AND RESPONSIBLE LAND MANAGEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 3, 2024
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed into... |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signs 22 Bills for Hawaiʻi’s Heath Care, Community Systems and Health Care Workforce Development into Law | JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS 22 BILLS FOR HAWAIʻI’S HEALTH CARE, COMMUNITY SYSTEMS AND HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INTO LAW
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2024
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today ... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | DBEDT E-newsletter – May 2024 | Aloha,
In May, we celebrate Haʻaheo, Pride in Public Service Month, as proclaimed by Governor Josh Green, underscoring the invaluable contributions of our dedicated staff in supporting economic growth and diversity throughout our islands. T... |
| May 13, 2024 | Click it or ticket campaign reminds drivers to buckle up | Posted on May 13, 2024 in Highways News, Main, News
CLICK IT OR TICKET CAMPAIGN REMINDS DRIVERS TO BUCKLE UP
Although Hawaiʻi was the top state for Observed Seat Belt use 50% of recent traffic fatality victims were not wearing seat belts
HO... |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Travel | Airbnb rentals could be harder to come by in Hawaii. Here’s why and when that might happen | Grace Toohey | (TNS) Los Angeles Times
Hawaii lawmakers are hoping that phasing out short-term rentals could help ease its worsening housing crisis, where locals face the highest housing costs in the nation and one of the worst rates of hom... |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Surf’s up … but maybe not for Hawaii’s public schools | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
State lawmakers are considering a bill to promote and support surfing as an interscholastic sport, but only with minuscule funding after the same bill was deemed unneces... |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Hawaii special arts fund is saved | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / [email protected]
A bill that nearly eliminated funding for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts potentially could have shuttered the ... |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Politics | As Colorado and other states target disavowed “excited delirium” diagnosis, police groups push back | Following a pivotal year in the movement to discard the term “excited delirium,” momentum is building in Colorado and several other states to ban the discredited medical diagnosis from death certificates, law enforcement training, police in... |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Hawaii schools superintendent salary cap bill advances | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
A proposal to remove the $250,000 salary cap for the state superintendent of Hawaii’s public schools and allow the amount to be set by the state Board of Education passe... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Health | Fluoride in public water has slashed tooth decay, but some states may end mandates | Robbie Sequeira | (TNS) Stateline.org
Kentucky state Rep. Mark Hart has been drinking fluoridated water his entire life. In 1954, five years before Hart was born, his home state mandated adding or adjusting levels of the mineral, which occu... |
| Feb 7, 2024 | DCCA NEWS RELEASE: New Tenant Screening Fee Law to Take Effect on May 1, 2024 | DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA
OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR | KE KIAʻĀINA
NADINE Y. ANDO
DIRECTOR | KA LUNA HOʻOKELE
THOMAS MANA MORIARTY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEAS... |
| Feb 3, 2024 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Mālama ʻOhana Seeks Transformational Change | JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
MĀLAMA ‘OHANA SEEKS TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE
Working group engages families with lived experience and expertise in child welfare system, invites public to participate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 2, 20... |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Rolled-over legislative bill targets illegal fireworks in Hawaii | GEORGE F. LEE / [email protected]
Illegal fireworks lit up the sky and Punchbowl-area homes during early New Year’s Eve.
STAR-ADVERTISER
Karl Rhoads:
He is a state senator
Following an explosive New Year’s Eve, a bill that was rolled ... |
| 2024 | Illinois is making fuzzy dice legal again | News Illinois is making fuzzy dice legal again
Hannah Getahun and Associated Press
2023-12-31T23:05:03Z
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| Nov 16, 2023 | Editorial: Legislature faces tough fire issues | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
GEORGE F. LEE / [email protected]
A memorial of crosses on the Lahaina Bypass Road dedicated to those who died in the Lahaina wildfires of Aug. 8 was recently ador... |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Draft legislative wildfire reports available for public review | CRAIG T. KOJIMA / OCT. 15
Lahaina’s landmark smokestack as seen from Lahainaluna Road.
Six legislative working groups in Hawaii’s House of Representatives have filed draft reports with recommendations on issues stemming from the Aug. 8 Maui... |
| Sep 11, 2023 | Advocates want more support for Hawaii agriculture | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / AUG. 31
Surfing Goat Dairy employee Kala‘i Greig stocks goat cheese chocolate truffles in the store. The chocolate delicacies are made from fresh g... |
| Aug 8, 2023 | GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNED 35 BILLS INTO LAW | HONOLULU, HI ̶ On July 3, 2023, Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed the following 35 bills into law:
Click the hyperlinks to see the full details of the Acts.
RELATING TO TIME SHARING PLANS:
HB11 HD2 SD1 CD1 enacted as Act 176, SLH 2023
RELAT... |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Office of the Governor, News Release: GOVERNOR GREEN ISSUES VETO LIST | HONOLULU HI – Governor Josh Green, M.D., has notified legislative leaders of his vetoes of 11 bills passed during the 2023 legislative session.
The 11 bills returned to the legislature are:
HB153: RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Bil... |
| Jul 8, 2023 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Enacts Laws Supporting the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities, and Expanding Language Access | HONOLULU, HI ̶ Governor Josh Green, M.D., has enacted laws that will strengthen protections for kūpuna and those living with disabilities; to support caregivers and provide funding for state departments and agencies that offer services and ... |
| Jul 7, 2023 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Enacts Laws to Protect Beaches, Shorelines and Public Land | HONOLULU, HI ̶ Today, Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed three bills into law at a signing ceremony at the Makapu‘u lookout in Waimānalo along with 14 bills signed earlier that support the protection of Hawaiʻi’s beaches, shorelines, and pub... |
| Jul 4, 2023 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Enacts Laws to Enhance Education | HONOLULU, HI — Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed several education- and early-education-related bills into law today that will have positive and far-reaching impacts for Hawai‘i keiki, educators and school facilities in the years to come.
“... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Extends Family Tax Credit, Signs $37.2B Fiscal Biennium Operating Budget | HONOLULU, HI ̶ Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed legislation to provide sweeping income support to Hawaiʻi’s working families, and to fund state operations for the coming fiscal biennium.
HB954 (Act 163) gives $104 million of income s... |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 50 states of solar incentives: Hawaii | Hawaii is the eighth smallest state by land area, but with 1.4 million residents, it ranks 13th in the country by population density. The 50th U.S. state has just 10,931 square miles of land mass, with sloped volcano ridges not ideal for sp... |
| Jun 24, 2023 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signs 18 Bills to Rebuild Public Trust | HONOLULU, HI ̶ Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed 18 “Good Government” bills, enacting laws governing ethics, lobbying, campaign spending, and other activities that serve to provide greater transparency and accountability. In April, Go... |
| Jun 24, 2023 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Governor Green Issues Intent to Veto List | HONOLULU HI – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today notified legislative leaders and stakeholders of his intent to veto 11 bills passed by the Hawaiʻi State Legislature during the 2023 session.
While Governor Green is not required to issue a vet... |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signs Bills to Increase Access to Health Care and Wellness | KAILUA-KONA, HI – Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed 13 bills at a ceremony at Kealakehe Clinic in the Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center, to support various aspects of health care that will allow for improved access and services for the... |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signs 18 Bills to Rebuild Public Trust | HONOLULU, HI ̶ Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed 18 “Good Government” bills, enacting laws governing ethics, lobbying, campaign spending, and other activities that serve to provide greater transparency and accountability. In April, Go... |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signs Bills to Increase Affordable Housing, Reduce Homelessness | HONOLULU, HI –Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed several bills that will expand access to affordable housing and provide much-needed assistance to families and individuals who might be at risk of becoming homeless.
“Since taking office... |
| Jun 17, 2023 | Parker Ranch beef will no longer be sold at Hawaii Safeway stores | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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Beginning next month, Paniolo Cattle Company beef from Parker Ranch will no longer be available at Safeway stores throughout the state. Above, packages o... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | EIGHT BILLS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR GREEN ON MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2023, ENACTED INTO LAW | HONOLULU, HI ̶ On Monday, June 5, 2023, Governor Josh Green, M.D. signed eight bills.
The legislation signed by Governor Green included bills that:
Mandate that if a law enforcement officer has reasonable belief that another law enforcement... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green signs blueprint for regenerative state park management | HĀʻENA, HI ̶ Governor Josh Green, M.D. today signed into law, Act 72 (2023), (HB1183 HD1 SD2 CD1), establishing a path toward mitigating overtourism impacts on state parks. The new law exempts nonprofit parking lot and concession operators ... |
| Jun 3, 2023 | Twenty-two Bills Signed by Governor Green on Thursday, June 1, 2023, Enacted Into Law | Honolulu, HI – On Thursday, June 1, 2023, Governor Josh Green, M.D. signed 22 of the 245 bills enrolled for his consideration since the adjournment of the 2023 Regular Session.
The bills signed by Governor Green included bills that:
Raise s... |
| Jun 3, 2023 | Twenty-two Bills Signed by Governor Green on Thursday, June 1, 2023, Enacted Into Law | Honolulu, HI – On Thursday, June 1, 2023, Governor Josh Green, M.D. signed 22 of the 245 bills enrolled for his consideration since the adjournment of the 2023 Regular Session.
The bills signed by Governor Green included bills that:
Raise s... |
| May 27, 2023 | PSD NEWS RELEASE – Thirteen new sheriffs graduate from law enforcement academy. | HONOLULU – Department of Public Safety (PSD) and Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) officials, family members and friends today gathered at the State Capitol Auditorium in Honolulu to witness the graduation of the Law Enforcement Recruit C... |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Trends from Red-Light Safety Cameras | Posted on Apr 19, 2023 in Highways News, Main, News
Kapiʻolani and Kamakeʻe site will be active for citations Saturday, April 22, 2023.
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) reports on trends from the first nine active ... |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Hawaii’s fireworks measures fizzle out | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
Some of the most bold and aggressive ideas to crack down on illegal fireworks appear dead this legislative session. Read more
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| Apr 1, 2023 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green signs transparency, accountability bills | HONOLULU, HI ̶ Governor Josh Green, M.D. today signed seven “Good Government” bills into law, to advance the goals of ethics, lobbying, and campaign spending laws in Hawai‘i.
“The people of Hawaiʻi deserve a transparent and accountable gove... |
| Apr 1, 2023 | Open government laws aim to restore public trust | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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The new laws, a response to recent criminal and ethical violations by some state lawmakers, address transparency in gov... |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Bill banning sales of flavored tobacco products dies in State Senate | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
A legislative bill proposing a ban on the sales of flavored tobacco products in Hawaii has died in the State Senate, disappointing health advocates working to end the st... |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green signs first bills into law | HONOLULU, HI ̶ Governor Josh Green, M.D. today signed into law, bills to resolutely codify conditions under which felony prosecutions can be initiated within the State of Hawai‘i, and to explicitly provide stronger, clearer protections for ... |
| Mar 14, 2023 | HDOT and PSD take health safety action for islets in Keehi Lagoon | Posted on Mar 14, 2023 in Airports News, Main, News
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) and the Public Safety Department (PSD) are taking action to remind people of health and safety rules for the small islands in Ke‘... |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Hawaii rolls out rebate program for e-bikes, electric mopeds | CRAIG T. KOJIMA / [email protected]
State Sen. Chris Lee, Committee on Transportation and the Arts chair, shared details Monday on a new rebate program for e-bikes and electric mopeds.
The state today starts an electric bike and el... |
| Feb 20, 2023 | ‘Sweet Lies’ campaign takes aim at sugar-laden fruit drinks | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
The state Department of Health has launched its first campaign taking aim at the beverage industry’s marketing of sweetened fruit drinks to keiki. Read more
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| Feb 19, 2023 | Divide over University of Hawaii’s autonomy deepens | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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UH President David Lassner says that repeated efforts by legislators to change the governance of the university has affected morale.
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| Feb 19, 2023 | Climate warning labels sought for self-service gas stations | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
COURTESY THINK BEYOND THE PUMP
A mockup shows what the climate warning label for Hawaii would look like.
Would a climate warning label at the gas station pump change the... |
| Feb 19, 2023 | Bills propose lowering drunken driving threshold to 0.05% | In an effort to discourage drunken driving and reduce traffic fatalities, advocates are pushing legislation that would lower the alcohol impairment threshold for Hawaii drivers.
Two bills in the Senate — SB 365 SD1 and SB 160 — and two in t... |
