Hawaii State Government

...The document also incorporated plans to withhold some information from the public surrounding the lawsuits....

... A coalition of 24 states and Washington, D.C. sued the Trump administration on Monday, challenging a decision authorizing the disclosure of personal information for individuals participating in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program ....

... Fuchigami has quietly spent the better part of fifteen years moving through some of the most influential positions in Hawaiʻi government ....

...Honolulu earned the national recognition for its project, “Honolulu Cuts Residential Permit Review Times by 70% with AI Plan Review,” which showcases DPP’s successful implementation of CivCheck....

...appointments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Campaign Spending Commission and Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission....

"The new KEIKI system became fully operational on July 20, 2026 on schedule with no interruption to child support services or system operations...."

... the line-itemed bill, SB 2600 ....

... we are suing the State over it ....

... "work toward completing the investigation" .... 

... Green concluded this year’s bill signing period and issued his final veto decision with 266 of the 267 measures becoming law ....

... Laiu, Fukumoto, Bass ....

... if the error rate is 10% or more, then we get socked for 15%, which would come out to about $109 million ....

...Eligible Charities that Complete Overdue Filings and Satisfy Registration Requirements May Have their Applicable Late Fees and Penalties Waived....

“...The SBRRB gives small businesses a voice when rules and regulations are being developed or reviewed....”

... Grassroot produced 16 model bills, five of which were adopted ....

"...a prominent display of incumbent legislators’ headshots, titles, and names on such signs ... appears to provide personal and political branding benefits unrelated to any valid state purpose...."

"...the Complainant's conviction of child abuse is relevant because the legislature is host to numerous children on school excursions...." -- Hawaii Civil Rights Commission

... Republicans have a history of winning in Mililani ....

"...Detailed Analysis of Public Investments Supporting Hawaiʻi’s Children and Youth from Prenatal Years Through Young Adulthood...."

...on July 1, 2026, Administrator James Barros steps down and David Lopez assumes responsibility as the new HIEMA administrator....

... back in February, Green canceled out-of-state travel rather than leave Luke in charge ....

“...First thing we kill all the lawyers....” 

...Governor Green has appointed Ryan Kanakaʻole to serve as chairperson and director of the department. He has also appointed David Day to serve as first deputy....

... the House Advisory Committee on Rules met in secret and made decisions ....

"The department is not required to ensure the accuracy of the information in the reports"

... downstream effects for nonprofits and the 'social safety net' ....

... seagliders are being investigated as a possible mode of interisland transportation ....

... Silvert names the key players, exposes what really happened during “recess,” and explains why this is more than one bad apple ....

...This approach has been adopted in Hawaii....

...increasing income taxes on higher earners could drive away “business owners, entrepreneurs, doctors, people that we really need in our state.”....

...Hawaii’s program is set to launch this year....

... Green now has until July 11 to determine whether he will sign ....

...Truth in Accounting’s Financial Transparency Score 2026 evaluates how effectively each state government discloses its true financial condition through audited financial reports....

... outlining the Green administration’s long-term strategy to tackle significant issues facing the state ....

... establishing some of the nation’s first consumer protections and transparency requirements for conversational artificial intelligence services, particularly for minors and individuals seeking mental health or crisis support ....

... the bill is not for the faint of heart .... 

... The 2026 Hawai‘i Legislature is in its final days ....

The bill will now be up for final reading in both chambers before heading to the Governor's desk for his signature.

... SB3125:  “Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-28-26 2:45PM; Conference Room 309.” ....

" ...effective immediately, following Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke’s decision to take a leave of absence.... "

...If Sylvia Luke took $10K, the $35K bribe recipient is still out there, unidentified....

“...I intend to continue doing the job I was elected to do...."

... DHS has received federal approval for a temporary waiver allowing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households to purchase hot foods using their benefits at authorized retailers statewide, from April 17 through May 16, 2026 ....

... tax hikes starting at $175K annual income ....

... taxpayers seem to be the only ones expected to make a sacrifice ....

“(T)here is no question that the legislature was ‘prompted to make a change' by the Hawaii Attorney General’s endorsement of HB2075 of 2022 ….” 

... The state doesn’t have a budget crisis. It has a spending crisis ....

... the declaration would unlock critical federal support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency ....

“FEMA remains fully prepared to provide support as needed.  While the shutdown impacts some routine operations, immediate response needs are not affected.”

... and 2nd-highest taxes per capita ....