2022 Hawaii Governor Election
News coverage of the Hawaii Governor election. See their news, bias in the media coverage and more in our Hawaii election page. See other states and more information on our 2022 U.S. Governor page.
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Top 2022 Hawaii Governor Election News
US & Canada · HawaiiGov. David Ige signs four bills to improve broadband internet access and digital equity in Hawaii. Ige: "It really is about digital equity and the notion that those who are not connected and don't have access & are significantly hampered from full participation" Ige says he will use a line-item veto regarding the federal coronavirus relief funds.See the Story
Ige signs broadband and digital equity bills into law
Coverage: 2 sources
US & Canada · HawaiiMiloli‘i became the state’s second official Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area Tuesday when Gov. David Ige signed off on administrative rules decades in the making.See the Story
‘A shining example’: Miloli‘i becomes state’s second official Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area
100% Left coverage: 2 sources
David Ige · HonoluluHouse Bill 1567 applies to defendants who are arrested for a traffic offense, violation, nonviolent petty misdemeanor offense, nonviolent misdemeanor offense or nonviolent Class C felony. It allows them to await their court date on their own recognizance without paying cash bail. Measure exempts defendants for a variety of reasons such as if the offense involves assault.See the Story
Mayors send a strong message to veto bail reform bill
Coverage: 2 sources
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David Ige · HawaiiSenate Bill 2821 appropriates about $1 million to the state Department of Education. The bill was introduced on Jan. 21. A study by Mai Movement Hawaii found that every eight out of 10 students faced difficulties getting period products. A Kauai middle school student who participated in the survey said she had to use a red-maroon jacket.See the Story
Under new law, period products to be made available for free at Hawaii public schools
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
David Ige · HawaiiGov. David Ige sent legislative leaders a list of 28 bills from the original 30 on his June 27 list. Ige will veto 26 bills and line-item veto two others. In all, Ige has signed 311 of the 343 bills passed during a legislative session.See the Story
Gov. David Ige vetoes 28 bills from original list of 30
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
David Ige · HawaiiHawaii Gov. David Ige signed a bill related to public safety that would establish a new Department of Law Enforcement. So far, Gov. Ige has already signed several bills into law for 2022. He also announced his Intent to Veto list for 2022 and outlined his line-item vetoes.See the Story
Gov. Ige signs bill related to public safety, establishes new Department of Law Enforcement
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
David Ige · HawaiiGovernor David Ige approved and signed emergency rules that allow out-of-state nurses to temporarily practice in Hawaii. Nurses would need to meet certain requirements but do not need to apply for or obtain a license. The rules are effective immediately, but will not go longer than 120 days.See the Story
Out-of-state nurses can temporarily practice in Hawaii
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
UFC · HawaiiBJ Penn announced his intention to run for governor of Hawaii in April. Nate Diaz encouraged listeners to donate to Penn's campaign during a recent appearance on The MMA Hour. Penn joined the GOP after finding his political fervor during the pandemic. A recent poll puts Penn in a close second to former Lt. Gov. James Duke.See the Story
Nate Diaz endorses BJ Penn for governor of Hawaii
David IgeThe Resilient Hawaiʻi program will focus on clean energy, creative industries, healthcare and technology.See the Story
UH earns $16M federal grant to assist in sustainable workforce development
David Ige · HonoluluGov. David Ige says he's probably OK with a bill that would make several amendments to the state's emergency declaration statute. The bill would give Hawaii lawmakers the ability to partly or wholly terminate such a state of emergency by a two-thirds vote. A bill introduced in 2021 to curtail the governor's emergency powers failed to pass. There had been tension over the past two years of the coronavirus pandemic.See the Story
Gov. David Ige signals acceptance of bill to alter emergency declaration powers
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
David Ige · HonoluluGov. David Ige answered viewer questions on the Honolulu Star-Advertiser's livestream show. The show airs live 10:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Click here to watch previous conversations and to view the rest of this month's schedule.See the Story
VIDEO: Gov. David Ige joins the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s ‘Spotlight Hawaii’
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
David Ige · HawaiiHawaii Senate Minority Leader Kurt Fevella sent a letter to Governor David Ige. He asked for the presence of law enforcement officers at schools during the 2022-2023 school year. He also asked that they be present at DOE elementary, middle, intermediate and high school while students are on campus.See the Story
Hawaii lawmaker asks governor to have officers in schools next school year
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering 2022 Hawaii Governor Election?2022 Hawaii Governor Election often is covered by Left Media sources.
Left: 49%
Center: 30%
