The Projector: Money Talk at Capitol, Head of State and Headless Snowman

Legislators Get Looped In Workers assist in laptop plugs and PA systems in the Capitol auditorium as legislators prepare for an informational budget session Tuesday.
The Money Committee Chairs Sen. Jill Tokuda, left, chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, and Rep. Sylvia Luke, chair of the House Finance Committee, listen to presentations by representatives of the Office of the Governor and the Department of Budget and Finance.
Representing the Governor Laurel Johnston, Gov. David Ige's deputy chief of staff, reacts as Chief of Staff Mike McCartney is questioned during an informational hearing at the Capitol.
Pondering the Question Mike McCartney listens to a question during the hearing. State officials learned later in the day they have $53.7 million more to spend this biennium, thanks to an upgraded revenue forecast.
Presidential Beach Visit A Secret Service agent assigned to the White House travel pool makes a phone call outside the press bus at the Bellows Air Force Station beach Saturday.
Nighttime Departure President Barack Obama walks toward Air Force One for the flight back to the mainland Saturday night after greeting people at Joint Base Hickam Pearl Harbor.
Final Look Back President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama smile at well-wishers as they board Air Force One and end their 16-day holiday vacation on Oahu.
Taking Down the Snowman Zanasty Molina, 3, and mother Stephenie stand in front of a headless snowman as Clinton Molina makes a photograph while workers disassemble holiday decorations next to Honolulu Hale.

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