The governor’s executive order addresses a state law that is set to expire Wednesday.

Ultimately it could be a $1 billion project. Meanwhile, some are advocating for greater emphasis on keeping people out of prison.

Some lawmakers and advocates say schools need more help with funding gaps, especially after federal assistance expired this fall.

New rules and proposed laws could fundamentally change how political campaigns are financed.

Sitting on a budget surplus, lawmakers need to make some down-payments on these initiatives.

“This is workable but it’s only the beginning,” one advocate said as the Legislature prepares to consider the details.

The utility is working with lawmakers on a plan that would make the state take over energy contracts if HECO defaulted, a situation lawmakers say is unlikely to occur.

Updated: Since he took office, Gov. Josh Green has pushed for a green fee to offset tourism’s impact on climate and the environment in general. So far, Legislature has balked.

The governor is also budgeting $400 million in each of the next two years to settle claims from the Lahaina wildfire victims.

Rep. Kyle Yamashita has been talking about shifting millions of dollars in tax surcharge revenue from the counties back to the state.