"SB 131 was introduced by Maui Sen. Gil Keith-Agaran and is co-sponsored by Big Island Sen. Russell Ruderman and Oahu Sen. Gil Riviere — the chair and vice chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture." Here is a ... Read more
The Official Hawaii Senate Majority photo is live! Senator Ruderman is on the left in the back row. Get your signed copies now! Just kidding ... Read more
Senator Ruderman's SB589 relating to insurance issues in Puna has passed out of its first committee. Here you can see the most recent version and check the status. If you would like to see this bill continue on, please ... Read more
Senator Russell Ruderman's speech in honor of Uncle Robert Keli'íhoómalu on the Hawaii State Senate Floor The Puna community has lost a great leader. Uncle Robert will be missed but his great, unequalled legacy of ... Read more
Press Release from the Department of Education HONOLULU - The Hawaii State Department of Education (DOE) today announced it secured a one-year waiver from the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) allowing Hawaiian ... Read more
Senator Russell Ruderman extends a warm invitation to you to join him for his first ever fundraiser in Honolulu at the Mandalay Restaurant. Donations: If you are unable to attend but would like to show your support ... Read more
Governor Ige Names Additional Cabinet Members HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige today announced the appointments of six additional members of his Cabinet and two deputy directors. These appointments are subject to ... Read more
Keauohana Native Forest Restoration Fine Forest Friends, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Already we are in December of 2014! This month our work party will be held on Sunday the 21st, solstice day and ... Read more
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REMINDER - LAVA FLOW COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETING TONIGHT AT PAHOA HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA The next lava flow community update meeting will be held with representatives from Hawaii County Civil Defense and the Hawaiian ... Read more