Ito, Tokioka Removed as House Veterans Committee Chair, Vice Chair
Representatives Ken Ito and James Tokioka have lost their committee leadership positions, and it looks like it might have been because of a failed plan to overthrow House leadership.
Souki’s Speakership Could Be In Trouble
Within today's House committee chair shuffle lies the very real potential for a larger impending leadership shakeup.
Lawsuit Against OHA Alleges Improper CEO Contract
Abigail Kawānanakoa is suing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs alleging its current CEO’s contract was signed without approval from the full board in violation of statute and OHA’s own bylaws.
Rep. Mele Carroll Passes Away
The representative stated many times that serving the people of Hawaiʻi and the 13th House District was a “tremendous honor” that she would never forget.
Former Biotech Legislator of the Year to Head House Agriculture Committee
Advocates hoping to pass new state-level restrictions on pesticides and genetically-modified organisms say their prospects for the upcoming legislative session are grim.