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Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus presents 2026 bill package to support women, children, and families
Members of the bipartisan Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus led a panel discussion on Wednesday, in collaboration with the YWCA of Oʻahu to present their 2026 legislative package as part of their continuous work to improve the lives of Hawaiʻi’s women, children, and families.
Hawaiʻi’s largest multispecialty medical group marks 65 years of physician-led care
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi celebrated the 65th anniversary of Hawaiʻi Permanente Medical Group with a special gathering and an official proclamation honoring the physician group’s decades of service, innovation, and leadership in health care.
Sex trafficking civil lawsuit bill advances in state Senate
A House bill that would authorize victims of sex trafficking to file civil lawsuits against their perpetrators has passed unanimously in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Now, it advances to the full Senate floor for second reading. Voting in favor in committee on Tuesday were committee Chair Karl Rhoads and Sens. Stanley Chang and Joy San […]
Senate Judiciary Committee set for decision-making on sex trafficking bill next week
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled for decision-making next week on a House bill that would authorize sex trafficking victims to file civil lawsuits against the perpetrators of what’s been called a “form of modern-day slavery.” House Bill 111 cites a report published in 2018 by Arizona State University and the Hawaiʻi State Commission on […]
Legislation would redefine what’s a ‘historic’ building in Hawaiʻi
A bill that would change rules for assessing “historic” buildings in Hawaiʻi has crossed over from the Senate and is being considered by the state House of Representatives. Senate Bill 15 Senate Draft 1 would amend the definition of “historic property” by requiring that a property meets the criteria for inclusion in the Hawai‘i Register […]
House panel calls for fix of disrepairs at state parks and small boat harbors
The House Committee on Water & Land recommended favorable action Thursday on a bill to give the state Department of Land and Natural Resources more flexibility in responding to repairs and maintenance in state small boat harbors and parks.
Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s Kūpuna Caucus presents bill package
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s Kūpuna Caucus convened by state Sen. Sharon Moriwaki and Rep. Cory M. Chun shared their 2025 legislative package, a set of bills focused on enhancing the quality of life for seniors across the state.
State House announces new leadership team, first female House speaker in Hawaiʻi history
With strong support from a majority of members of the state House of Representatives, Rep. Nadine K. Nakamura assumed the role of speaker of the House effective Nov. 6, 2024, making history as the first woman to hold this position in the state of Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus holds Easter Basket Drive
Hawaiʻi families in need will benefit from the bipartisan Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus’ 25th Annual Easter Basket Drive at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol.
Bill to establish Lele Community District Board expected to stall in state House
A controversial bill to establish a nine-member Lele Community District Board for decision-making in rebuilding Lahaina has passed the state Senate, but it will not advance in the House, according to West Maui Rep. Elle Cochran.
Women’s Legislative Caucus unveils 2024 bill package
The bipartisan Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus led a panel discussion in collaboration with the YWCA of Oʻahu to present their 2024 legislative package. The document represents the group’s efforts to improve the lives of Hawaiʻi’s women, children and families.
Gov. Green enacts laws to protect beaches, shorelines and public land
Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed three bills into law at a signing ceremony at the Makapu‘u lookout in Waimānalo along with 14 bills signed earlier that seek to support the protection of Hawaiʻi’s beaches, shorelines and public lands.
Bipartisan Women’s Legislative Caucus reveals 2022 Hawaiʻi bill package
The 2022 legislative package of the bipartisan Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus includes eight bills with measures that cover gender equity, health care and public safety.
Women’s Legislative Caucus Makes Family-Friendly Changes at State Capitol
House and Senate leaders of the bipartisan Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus pushed for installation of diaper changing stations after learning that families attending Children and Youth Day had to change their children’s diapers on the bathroom floor. In 2019, the WLC also spearheaded the creation of a lactation room on the second floor of the State Capitol.
