Tag: Hawaii State Legislature
The Latest: Hawaii lawmakers provide $125M for flood repairs
HONOLULU — The Latest on severe flooding that hit Hawaii's Kauai Island (all times local):
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Hawaii lawmakers eye bump stock ban after Las Vegas killings
HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers are discussing versions of two bills that would tighten the state's already strict gun regulations.
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Governor selects replacement for vacant Hawaii House spot
WAILUKU, Hawaii — Hawaii Gov. David Ige on Tuesday appointed Troy Hashimoto to fill a state House seat vacated by former Speaker Joe Souki,...
Hawaii lawmakers request task force to review missile alert
HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers have approved a resolution calling on the state Department of Defense to assemble a task force to review issues surrounding...
The Latest: Decision delayed for Mauna Kea telescope project
HONOLULU — The Latest on the proposed construction of a giant telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii's tallest mountain (all times local):
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Lawmakers discuss Hawaii sexual harassment complaint reforms
HONOLULU — Women lawmakers at the Hawaii state Capitol want the House and Senate to update rules on handling sexual harassment complaints — a...
Hawaii lawmakers push for ‘ohana zones’ to help homeless
HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers are pushing to create government-sanctioned tent cities, or "ohana zones," to help address the state's homeless issue.
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The Latest: Committee passes Hawaiian ancestral lands bill
HONOLULU — The Latest on a bill addressing ancestral land awarded to Hawaiian commoners during 19th century land reforms (all times local):
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Panel supports bill to help Hawaiians keep ancestral land
HONOLULU — A Hawaii Senate committee on Tuesday approved a bill that would force landowners into mediation before they are allowed to file lawsuits...
Ceremony scheduled for US warship named after Daniel Inouye
HONOLULU — Irene Hirano Inouye, the widow of U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye, will head to Maine in May for the keel-joining ceremony of the...