Latest Hawaii state government News
Maui beckons tourists, and their dollars, to stave off economic disaster after wildfires
KAHULUI, Hawaii (AP) — Richie Olsten has been in Maui's helicopter tour business for a half century, so long he's developed a barometer for the tourism-dependent economy: rental cars parked at the island's airport. There are so many since wildfires killed at least 115 people in...
Hawaii works to pause land transactions in area of deadly Maui wildfires. Follow live updates
Follow live updates about wildfires that have devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii, killing more than 100 people and destroying the historic town of Lahaina. The wildfires are the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century. Videos showing downed power lines apparently sparking some of the early...
Georgia appeals judge should be removed from bench, state Supreme Court rules
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Supreme Court decided Wednesday that a state appeals judge accused of ethical misconduct should be removed from the bench, though it said the case was “initially a close one.” Christian Coomer, appointed by former Gov. Nathan Deal in 2018, was accused...
$1.55 billion Mega Millions prize grows as 31 drawings pass without a winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — There is no mystery why the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $1.55 billion, making it the third-largest ever ahead of Tuesday night's drawing. The prize has ballooned because no one has matched the game's six winning numbers since April 18, amounting to 31...
Artificial intelligence is gaining state lawmakers' attention, and they have a lot of questions
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — As state lawmakers rush to get a handle on fast-evolving artificial intelligence technology, they're often focusing first on their own state governments before imposing restrictions on the private sector. Legislators are seeking ways to protect constituents...
Hawaii doesn't want firearms on its beaches. The state's latest gun control law goes before a judge
HONOLULU (AP) — A legal battle over whether Hawaii can continue enforcing a new law banning firearms on its world-famous beaches went before a U.S. judge, who said Friday she would rule as soon as possible but didn't give a specific date. The state's latest gun control measure...
Takeaways from AP's report on financial hurdles in state crime victim compensation programs
Thousands of crime victims each year are confronted with the difficult financial reality of state compensation programs that are billed as safety nets to offset costs like funerals, medical care, relocation and other needs. Many programs require victims to pay for those expenses...
