Jill Tokuda

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda provides an update on her first few weeks in office and the committees she will work on; HPR reporter Casey Harlow details several bills looking to change conveyance tax laws; Editor Neal Milner discusses the forgotten history of head injuries in sports; and a visual storyteller describes how using a polar bear puppet raises awareness of climate change

The newest member of Hawai‘i's congressional delegation said Monday that she’s ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work. U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda spoke to The Conversation about waiting to be sworn in after the House speaker voting process, and preparing to bring back support for Hawaiʻi.

Josh Green will serve as Hawaiʻi’s ninth governor and Sylvia Luke will be the next lieutenant governor. The state saw a lower-than-usual election turnout with about 40% of registered voters coming out. HPR’s Sabrina Bodon reports on the election wins and losses.

Democrats Ed Case and Jill Tokuda have been elected to Hawaiʻi's two seats in the U.S. House. Tokuda is the new congressperson for Hawaiʻi’s 2nd Congressional District after defeating Republican Joe Akana.

Former state Sen. Jill Tokuda is the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives seat covering all the neighbor islands and nonurban Oʻahu. The Conversation spoke to Tokuda as she crisscrossed the state to reach voters.

Celebrating wins and tough losses, the Hawaiʻi Democratic and Republican parties both held traditional unity breakfasts following Saturday night’s primary election. The events signified a coming together to support candidates in the general election. HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports.

U.S. Rep. Kaiali’i Kahele announced Saturday he will run for governor in the upcoming Democratic Primary. Fellow Congressman Ed Case said Kahele worked hard to get on good committees and his departure is "a loss for the delegation."

Former state Sen. Jill Tokuda has switched gears and will now challenge U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele for his seat this year.

Former State Senator Jill Tokuda has thrown her hat into the ring to be Hawaiʻi’s next lieutenant governor.

Funding for public education will be a key issue again for legislators next year. But first, the debate should focus on how the public school system can…