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Lawmakers get update on Hawaiʻi biosecurity plan, first industry partnership in development

The Senate Committee on Ways and Means received an update from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity on efforts to bolster Hawaiʻi’s biosecurity network to protect local agriculture, people and natural resources from pests and invasive species.

Governor signs biosecurity bills to protect Hawai‘i from invasive species, pests and diseases

Gov. Josh Green has signed several bills to strengthen the state’s resilience against biosecurity threats and protect against invasive species, pests and diseases, and that support Hawai‘i agriculture. The governor signed into law Act 236 on June 27, which among other provisions, renames the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture as the Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity […]

Gov. Green enacts legislation to uphold agricultural and biosecurity resilience

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., signed five bills into law on Friday, affirming the commitment to strengthening Hawaiʻi’s agricultural and economic sectors for the benefit of the ʻāina, its people and local businesses.

Gov. Ige signs bills supporting more affordable housing, ʻOhana Zones

Governor David Ige signed three bills into law on Friday that he said supports the state’s ongoing effort to build more affordable homes and provide families and individuals experiencing homelessness with the services they need.