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A few of the most competitive primary races in Hawaii can be found in the Legislature, but the 2024 primary is also distinguished by the fact that dozens of incumbents

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Hawaiʻi State Legislature unanimously passed Senate Bill 2305 SD2 HD2 CD1 to establish a Silver Alert Program to help locate and safeguard missing persons who are particularly vulnerable, including community members who are elderly or are cognitively impaired or developmentally disabled.

The program will help locate and safeguard missing persons who are elderly or are cognitively impaired or developmentally disabled.

A bill that would’ve legalized the recreational use of cannabis for adults 21 and older is dead.

Keeping Hawaii's kupuna safe is the goal behind a proposal to create a Silver Alert system to locate missing elders and people with developmental disabilities.

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The Kūpuna Caucus of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature were joined by the Department of Health and community advocates to announce the 2024 Kūpuna Caucus Bill Package. The package includes five bills dedicated to improving the health, well-being and quality of life for Hawaiʻi’s seniors.  

Bills in the state House would pave the way for a nuclear power plant in Hawaii — a prospect that seems to run counter to rights in the state Constitution ensuring a “clean and healthful environment.”

AIEA (KITV4) -- The homeless crisis in many parts of Hawaii continues rising, including Aiea and Pearl City. Residents and political figures discussed the topic Wednesday night at a Town

“HB 619 will benefit Hawaiʻi’s small farmers and those facing food insecurity in our state by providing tax relief to farmers and healthy nutritious foods to non-profit food banks. It is a win-win situation for everyone,” said Representative Mahina Poepoe (D-13, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, Kaho‘olawe, portion of Kahului, Ha‘ikū, Pe‘ahi, Huelo, Nāhiku, Hāna, Kīpahulu).