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HONOLULU (AP) — Affordable housing, expanding pre-K education and addressing corruption are top of the agenda as Hawaii lawmakers return to the state Capitol next week. The state Legislature on Wednesday is scheduled to open a new session that will last through early May.
Lawmakers will see a 'clean elections' proposal next week, at the start of the state legislative session.
Candidates for governor could be eligible for more than $2 million in public funding under the new program.
Lawmakers are expected to consider numerous accountability and transparency measures this session. Let's make sure they do.
With the advantage of a $2.3 billion surplus, the new governor and lawmakers need to follow through on promises made on the campaign trail.