Feb. 27, 2026
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.
Feb. 25, 2026
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.
Feb. 24, 2026
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.
Feb. 22, 2026
Banyan Drive Redevelopment Bills Advance in Hawaii Legislature
Legislation to revitalize Hilo's historic Banyan Drive area faces debate over indigenous representation
Feb. 21, 2026
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
Feb. 16, 2026
Hawaii's 'Green Fee' Projects Face Funding Dilemma
Governor proposes using debt instead of new tax revenue to pay for initial environmental improvement projects
Feb. 16, 2026
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.
Feb. 15, 2026
Hawaii Leaders Condemn EPA Rollback of Greenhouse Gas Regulations
State and local officials vow to continue climate action despite federal deregulation
Feb. 14, 2026
Hawaii Proposes Higher Taxes on $2M+ Property Sales
Developers warn new conveyance tax could make housing less feasible and drive up home prices.
Feb. 13, 2026
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.
Feb. 11, 2026
Hawaii Outlines $100M Climate Change Spending Plan
New Green Fee Advisory Council selects projects to fund from over $2 billion in requests
