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Hawaii Lawmakers Advance E-Bike Regulation Bill After 2025 Veto

New legislation aims to restrict high-speed electric bikes and improve safety after previous bill was vetoed.

Hawaii Considers Pilot Program for Homeless Family Sanctuaries

Proposed legislation would authorize use of government land for secured temporary shelters serving homeless women and children.

Hawaii Lawmakers Move to Cut Cruise Ship Contribution to Climate Fund

Proposed legislation would shift cruise ships from state's landmark green fee to a new per-passenger fee, reducing climate funding by millions.

Banyan Drive Redevelopment Bills Advance in Hawaii Legislature

Legislation to revitalize Hilo's historic Banyan Drive area faces debate over indigenous representation

Hawaii Legislature Considers Tax Break Halt, Rejects Gambling Bills

Lawmakers focus on free school lunches, ICE face coverings, and pedestrian safety while gambling proposals stall

Hawaii's 'Green Fee' Projects Face Funding Dilemma

Governor proposes using debt instead of new tax revenue to pay for initial environmental improvement projects

Hawaii Bill Proposes Strict Guardrails on Liquefied Natural Gas

Lawmakers consider regulating LNG rather than banning it outright amid debate over the fuel's role in the state's clean energy transition.

Hawaii Leaders Condemn EPA Rollback of Greenhouse Gas Regulations

State and local officials vow to continue climate action despite federal deregulation

Hawaii Proposes Higher Taxes on $2M+ Property Sales

Developers warn new conveyance tax could make housing less feasible and drive up home prices.

Hawaii Lawmakers Debate Legalizing Sports Betting and Cruise Ship Gambling

Proposals to allow sports wagering and cruise ship gaming face an uphill battle in the state legislature.

Hawaii Outlines $100M Climate Change Spending Plan

New Green Fee Advisory Council selects projects to fund from over $2 billion in requests

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