Meanwhile, the state Ethics Commission plans to consider addressing the “revolving door” between state officials and the private sector.

For some lawmakers, quietly is the most effective way to legislate. Others feel the public should hear exactly where they stand.

A new research tool shows the vast majority of bills pass out of the Legislature with no opposition.

Lobbyists are still the top donors, but they no longer can give lawmakers money while they’re in session.

Lawmakers have pushed the education department for more details on the costs of running its school meal program.

Preservationists decry Gov. Josh Green’s late decision to approve a measure to remove an obstacle to development.

Legislators passed a bill late last session to dole out the money to help organizations hit with federal budget cuts.

The University of Hawaiʻi will need to get creative with renewable energy for the Mānoa campus, where the challenge is greatest.

The bill is expected to give Hawaiʻi ratepayers additional choices for purchasing electricity. Lawmakers hope it will also lower electric bills.

Lawmakers are wary about giving the education department more money and control over construction funds after leaders have struggled to spend millions of dollars in recent years.