Supporters say it would be an important step toward gender equity since too many people aren’t able to buy menstrual products.

HGEA estimated that the arbitration decision could cost the state as much as $150 million.

Expected settlements could put a significant dent into county budgets. The state, meanwhile, has yet to enter into negotiations with unions over the issue.

The Public First Law Center alleges that the Agribusiness Development Corp. and Defender Council violated Hawaii’s Sunshine Law.

Traditionally Hawaii residents eagerly applied for safe government jobs but particularly difficult jobs now have vacancy rates of 40%.

The state corrections commission encountered an array of problems during facility tours, including some serious safety violations.

The state archivist had to go to great lengths to obtain all records from ex-Gov. David Ige’s administration after a staffer initially refused to share some.

The agency used to do the search itself for free if you knew to call and ask. Now, you have to pay $1,000 a month for a subscription to look up a person’s name on the public database.

The governor revives the idea of a “green fee” levied on tourists that would help offset the impact of climate change.

Lawmakers who managed to get projects funded for their neighborhood schools are upset, and want to know why the money won’t be spent as they intended.