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Hawaii rep to be promoted in Army National Guard

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:06:29 -0400

HONOLULU - Hawaii state Rep. Mark Takai is getting a promotion in the Hawaii Army National Guard.

Lobbyist reports say little on influence in Hawaii

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:56:58 -0400

HONOLULU - They're called lobbyist disclosure forms, but the truth in Hawaii is the records don't disclose much.

Schatz wins major labor group endorsement

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:36:15 -0400

HONOLULU - A major Hawaii labor union has endorsed U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz in his bid to keep his seat.

Hawaii law strips some power from university head

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:46:34 -0400

HONOLULU - A new Hawaii law removes the state university president's power to serve as the chief procurement officer for construction contracts.

New Hawaii law raises tax credits for filmmakers

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:16:35 -0400

HONOLULU - Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed a law increasing tax credits for filmmakers to help expand the state's movie industry.

Plan to tax online hotel bills stalls in Ohio

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 08:58:10 -0400

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A proposal to tax the booking markups of online travel companies, including Expedia and Travelocity, stalled at the Ohio Statehouse this week in a blow to bricks-and-mortar hotels.

Hawaii lawmakers to examine $5.7B special funds

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 22:40:09 -0400

HONOLULU - Nearly one-fourth of the Hawaii Legislature's $23.8 billion budget proposal is made up of special funds that lawmakers are planning to scrutinize in the coming months.

New Hawaii law lifts permitting rules for harbors

Wed, 29 May 2013 09:05:01 -0400

HONOLULU - Lawmakers say a new Hawaii law could help the state develop commercial harbors faster and more efficiently.

Hawaii law OKs phased approval of big projects

Tue, 28 May 2013 20:30:06 -0400

HONOLULU - Big construction projects in Hawaii like the Honolulu rail project could have an easier time moving forward under a new law signed by Gov. Neil Abercrombie.

Nat'l group praises Hawaii cellphone driving law

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:46:35 -0400

HONOLULU - A national nonprofit is cheering Hawaii's new law that prohibits people from holding cellphones and other portable electronics while driving.

White House honor for Hawaii civil rights leader

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:06:28 -0400

HONOLULU - A Hawaii State Civil Rights commissioner is being honored by the White House.