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Gov. Green issues intent to veto 17 bills including legislation for wildfire recovery saying it inadvertently zeroes out funding for affordable housing

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., notified legislative leaders and stakeholders of his intent to veto 17 bills passed by the Hawaiʻi State Legislature during the 2024 session.  The governor has until July 10 to issue final vetoes and all remaining bills will become law by July 10. 

Schatz Seeks Federal Help to Fight Invasive Spittlebug on Hawai‘i Island

The two-lined spittlebug is native to the southern United States and was first discovered on Hawai‘i Island in 2016, when it damaged nearly 2,000 acres of grazing land. Since then, the invasive pest has devastated more than 125,000 acres of pasture grass.

First Year Update on Hawai‘i Biosecurity Plan

In the first year of its 10-year plan to strengthen biosecurity, the State of Hawai‘i reports it took dozens of steps to better control invasive species.

Weekend Rain Improves Abnormally Dry Conditions

Heavy rains late last week helped to improve abnormally dry conditions for the state, according to a weekly crop weather report issued by the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture.

Hawai’i House Moves 69 Bills Over to Senate

The items that advanced include several focused on sustainability, the environment, the economy, healthy living, and improving the quality of life in Hawai’i.

Decision Making on GMO and Local Agriculture Bills

Items under review include HB 174, a GMO labeling bill; and HB 97, a bill that requires a permit to introduce or develop a new GMO.