Legislature 2025

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Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Appear Poised To Crack Down On Pay-To-Play Politics PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014

Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Appear Poised To Crack Down On Pay-To-Play Politics

The bill is heading to conference committee where some details still need to be hashed out between the House and the Senate.

Lawmakers Wrangle HECO Rescue Bills As Session Deadline Looms Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2018

Lawmakers Wrangle HECO Rescue Bills As Session Deadline Looms

After a big win before the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court in February, the utility is making a final push before the Legislature

Lawmakers’ Effort Falters To Keep Cops From Taking Property Before Conviction Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Lawmakers’ Effort Falters To Keep Cops From Taking Property Before Conviction

Police agencies insist they need to take suspects’ property to fight crime, but reformers argue the system has been abused.

Tax Bills Win Preliminary Approval From Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2025

Tax Bills Win Preliminary Approval From Hawaiʻi Lawmakers

The House and Senate are also considering allowing legalized gambling for the first time in state history.

It’s Your Money: $28,500 To COFA Migrant Denied Gun Permit By HPD Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

It’s Your Money: $28,500 To COFA Migrant Denied Gun Permit By HPD

The Micronesian plaintiff sued the state, arguing he was denied fundamental rights protected under the U.S. Constitution.

Trump’s Actions Prompt Surge In Public Forums As Worries About Cutbacks Climb Screenshot/2025

Trump’s Actions Prompt Surge In Public Forums As Worries About Cutbacks Climb

Hawaiʻi’s elected leaders are using town halls to help people understand what’s happening and what they are doing about it.

Hawaiʻi State Rep. Gene Ward Dies At 82 David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaiʻi State Rep. Gene Ward Dies At 82

The longtime Republican legislator also served in Vietnam and with the Peace Corp.

It’s Your Money: ‘The White Lotus’ May Cost Hawai‘i Taxpayers $550,000 Fabio Lovino/HBO

It’s Your Money: ‘The White Lotus’ May Cost Hawai‘i Taxpayers $550,000

The hit show debuted on Maui in 2021. Filming has since moved offshore but editing work done on Kaua‘i allows for tax benefits.

Hawaiʻi Legislature Moves To Define And Criminalize Torture Screenshot/2025

Hawaiʻi Legislature Moves To Define And Criminalize Torture

Police and prosecutors testify the legislation is especially needed to protect minors.

Will Hawaiʻi Be The Next State To Legalize Sports Betting?

Will Hawaiʻi Be The Next State To Legalize Sports Betting?

A gambling bill is cruising through the Legislature, leaving a lot of questions in its wake.