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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

The state House on Thursday passed a bill that would increase legal penalties for people who repeatedly drive without a license or with a suspended license.

Lawmakers also hope to put a question securing same-sex marriage on the ballot this fall.

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

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House Speaker Scott K. Saiki, Majority Leader Nadine K. Nakamura, and Minority Leader Lauren Matsumoto announced the establishment of six interim House working groups tasked with the crucial responsibility of evaluating specific topics related to the Lahaina wildfire and making recommendations for appropriate legislative action in the 2024 Legislative Session. Working groups will focus on: environmental remediation; food, water and other supplies; jobs and businesses; schools; shelter; and wild...

Former Republican state Sen. Sam Slom, 81, who was sometimes the only GOP member in the state Senate during his 20-year tenure, died in an Oahu hospital Sunday at noon following an illness, according to fellow Republican Rep. Gene Ward.

The infighting threw shade on any notion of party unity among Republicans lawmakers, who already are marginalized to some extent due to their meager numbers.

Besides the Senate override, lawmakers in both chambers worked through numerous bills Tuesday, including some dealing with taxes and guns.

Rep. Kanani Souza says she's not willing to give up on the Republican Party, but takes issue with this particular group of lawmakers.