The leaders of each political party in the House and Senate currently get to appoint four commissioners. Rep. Adrian Tam ...

Both chambers of our state Legislature have five chances this session to distinguish themselves as supporters of good government. A total of 10 worthy reform bills are currently divided equally ...

A proposed statewide public financing program for political campaigns was once again shot down Wednesday, even as a raft of election reform measures remain alive.

His retirement will give Kentucky an open Senate seat in the 2026 election, and at least one Republican from the House of Representatives signaled his interest in succeeding him. Republicans are ...

The Commission on Salaries on Thursday will consider finalizing recommendations that would give the governor a series of pay ...

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii senate members and guests mill ... President Donald Trump’s landslide election victory, which may have sent a message to blue states like Hawaii.

Hawaii’s congressional delegation has long supported the East-West Center, but even their influence may not be enough to ...

President Donald Trump has nominated a cybersecurity executive to lead the agency that works to protect the nation's critical ...

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Trump's FBI nominee had a number of testy exchanges with Democratic senators during his confirmation hearing. Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono grilled Patel on reports that he had an "enemies list," asking ...

“Around the country we have seen men — biological men who identify as women — take up spaces and medals in athletics meant for actual women,” said Senate ... D-Hawaii, said in a floor ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm ... in indictments against Trump that were dismissed after his election win. FBI directors are given 10-year terms as a way ...