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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
Gov. Josh Green followed through on his pledge to sign Senate Bill 2919, clarifying the counties’ authority to regulate short-term rentals. Mayor Richard Bissen has already moved ahead with introducing a bill to phase-out thousands of short-term rentals to open up long-term housing for residents.
Lawmakers also hope to put a question securing same-sex marriage on the ballot this fall.
Hawaii residents often hear the phrase "speed kills," after deaths on local roadways.
Public entry to Hawaii’s state Capitol this year is going to be more like accessing an airport terminal or getting into a courthouse. State officials are beefing up security at Hawaii’s top government building with additions that include metal detector scans for visitors and bag X-ray machines as the 2024 session of the Legislature nears its Jan. 17 opening.