The Department of Education wants more power over school construction and repairs, but some state leaders are skeptical of the change.

Counties also will have to come up with money to pay for raises for thousands of their workers, who are covered under the same contracts.

The Legislature’s powerful money committees wouldn’t sign-off on what had become a much-watered down measure.

The governor says the funding legislators also approved will keep the state on track to have 30 kauhale villages by 2026.

If passed, the first-of-its-kind fee would raise millions of dollars annually to protect the state’s natural resources and make it more resilient to climate change.

The bill’s supporters said one state Senator was responsible for the outcome

House and Senate negotiators have been polishing the major reform proposal all session. Leadership added new wrinkles at the finish line.

The state land department is asking for $10 million more to battle wildfires.

The legislation is part of a $4 billion deal that includes money from HECO, Kamehameha Schools and others.

Taking a calculator to the bills — and overriding issues — that are still at play this session.