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May 12
2 min

Stand-by service added to options for getting driver’s licenses or state IDs

O'ahu residents who need to renew driver’s licenses and state identification cards over the next eight months stand to benefit from new...

May 11
1 min

SENATOR ACASIO SPONSERS HAWAIʻI ZERO WASTE SUMMIT ON MAY 28

In partnership with Zero Waste - Hawaiʻi Island, Senator Laura Acasio (District 1 – Hilo) is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Hawaiʻi Zero Waste...

May 8
1 min

Governor Ige signs 20th proclamation on COVID-19, authorizing quarantine exception for inter-county

Gov. David Ige today signed the 20th proclamation on COVID-19, to allow inter-county travelers vaccinated in the State of Hawai‘i to...

May 7
2 min

Mayor Blangiardi signs bill to increase affordable rental housing units on O‘ahu

In a significant move forward, Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed Bill 1 (2021), CD1, FD1, into law, which will incentivize the development of...

May 6
2 min

LEGISLATURE PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL FUNDING FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN CAUCUS PRIORITIES

In the most recent legislative session that adjourned on April 29, 2021, the Hawaiʻi State Legislature appropriated over $78 million in...

May 6
3 min

SENATE ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW MAJORITY LEADER AND OTHER COMMITTEE CHANGES

Following the retirement of former Senator Leader J. Kalani English on May 1, 2021, the Hawaiʻi State Senate today announced the...

May 5
2 min

INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON THE RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND GRANT

The local office of the Small Business Administration (SBA) will be holding an informational meeting on the Restaurant Revitalization...

May 3
1 min

SENATOR LORRAINE INOUYE ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING RECENT COMMENTS ON HOUSE BILL 499

Senator Lorraine Inouye (District 4 - Hilo, Hāmākua, Kohala, Waimea, Waikoloa and Kona) issued the following statement today regarding...

Apr 28
1 min

Sen. Vice President Michelle Kidani secures over 35 million for Central O'ahu Schools, UH West O'ahu

Senate Vice President Michelle Kidani (District 18 - Mililani Town, portion of Waipi‘o Gentry, Waikele, Village Park and Royal Kunia) has...

Apr 28
1 min

BILL TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY OF PROCUREMENT PROTESTS PASSES THROUGH THE LEGISLATURE

A measure to increase the efficiency of the State’s procurement process unanimously passed both chambers of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature...

Apr 27
3 min

SENATE MAJORITY LEADER J. KALANI ENGLISH ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM HAWAIʻI STATE SENATE

Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English (District 7 – Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi) issued the following statement...

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Stand-by service added to options for getting driver’s licenses or state IDs

SENATOR ACASIO SPONSERS HAWAIʻI ZERO WASTE SUMMIT ON MAY 28

Governor Ige signs 20th proclamation on COVID-19, authorizing quarantine exception for inter-county

Mayor Blangiardi signs bill to increase affordable rental housing units on O‘ahu

LEGISLATURE PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL FUNDING FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN CAUCUS PRIORITIES

SENATE ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW MAJORITY LEADER AND OTHER COMMITTEE CHANGES

INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON THE RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND GRANT

SENATOR LORRAINE INOUYE ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING RECENT COMMENTS ON HOUSE BILL 499

Sen. Vice President Michelle Kidani secures over 35 million for Central O'ahu Schools, UH West O'ahu

BILL TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY OF PROCUREMENT PROTESTS PASSES THROUGH THE LEGISLATURE

SENATE MAJORITY LEADER J. KALANI ENGLISH ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM HAWAIʻI STATE SENATE

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