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Environmental groups and others are pushing for a Yes vote on an environmental bond act on the November ballot.

Governor Ige, state officials and community stakeholders celebrated the launch of O‘ahu’s first utility-scale solar and battery project from Clearway Energy Group. The 39-megawatt solar project comes online at a time the state is shutting down its last coal plant and will help advance the state’s goal of 100% clean, renewable energy for electricity by […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) -- Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) joins Capitol Connection to discuss the ongoing issues at the Department of Children an...

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Jennifer Moran, 38, of San Diego, has been appointed Deputy Director of…

The right housing can change lives.  Just ask some of the thousands of local folks  who have been able to find housing they can afford in Hawai‘i during the past eight years. More affordable housing projects have been coming online every month for local residents — from seniors and working families to young, career-focused singles […]

When children are hungry, they can’t learn.” That simple yet fundamental statement is at the heart of First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige’s dedication to projects she’s spearheaded in Hawai‘i, such as Kau Kau 4 Keiki, Grab and Go meals, and Jumpstart Breakfast. It’s also part of why she’s been invited to join the leadership council of […]

Timely reports from Sacramento News & Review writers on breaking news and big issues.

New well count rises as governor appoints oil lobbyist to top role.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul spoke with WAMC's Alan Chartock Monday morning for this week's episode of the Capitol Connection, which airs Thursday at 3 p.m. Here is a transcript of their conversation.

Maxwell comes to 5 On Your Side from WCIA in Springfield, Illinois, where he’s spent more than five years as the station’s capitol bureau chief.