Support for CDB and Hawaii’s Hemp Farmers
As reported by Big Island Video news, Senator Ruderman rose in support of SB 2050 with reservations. SB 2050 would...
Video: Live at the Legislature
Yesterday I appeared on Live at the Legislature discussing district priorities, climate change, minimum wage increase, and homelessness initiatives.
2020 Bills Introduced
Aloha, We thought you might be interested in a list of bills that Senator Ruderman has introduced this Legislative session. ...
Trial Testimony in Support of Michael Ruggles
Halloween 2019, Senator Ruderman appeared on the witness stand in the State v. Michael Doyle Ruggles trial. Others who testified...
Public Access Room Workshops
Hawaii Island Outreach- October 29- November 1, 2018 It’s that time of the year again. PAR is travelling to the...
Join Senator Ruderman in a Town Hall Meeting in Keaau
Join me for a community Town Hall on Tuesday, October 9th, 6PM at the Kea’au Learning Center. We will be...
Communication Request
Senator Ruderman submitted a letter to Hawaii County Mayor, Harry Kim requesting communication between Hawaii County Administration and residents in...
Honoring of Officer Kaliloa
Bronson Kaliloa January 26, 1972 – July 18th, 2018 A moving farewell to Officer Bronson Kaliloa, Puna district. His love...
Exemption on Certain Cesspool Connections to Expand Housing Options
More great news! This time regarding Senator Ruderman’s inquiry regarding housing additions on private property from the Dept. of Health....
Senator Ruderman Proposes New Puna Community After Eruption
We’re looking for your ideas and support on this proposal. If you’d like to share your idea for improvements, please...
Governor Ige Releases $12 Million to County of Hawaiʻi for Disaster Response
View Lava and Earthquake Resources For Immediate Release June 7, 2018 HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige and Mayor Harry Kim...
Governor Ige Supplies County with More Housing and Law-enforcement Tools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2018 HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige signed today a second supplemental emergency proclamation adding housing...
Blessing for Newly Paved Wa’awa’a Road
Beach Road Paved In Case Of Puna Evacuation “Mahalo Pi’ilani Kaawaloa for another great pule, and for telling the story...
I spoke on the senate floor about my friend, Share Christie:
“Last Friday, on 4/20 or Hemp Day, I mentioned my friend Share Christie, serving several years in Honolulu Federal Detention...
Citizen Initiatives – Power To The People – Voters Want More Control
from Civil Beat… State Sen. Russell Ruderman, a Democrat representing Puna and Kau, was the author of the Senate direct...
$15 Minimum Wage Discussion on Na Leo Tv
$15 minimum wage would quickly solve our growing poverty and homelessness problems. As Democrats in a Democratic state, we could...
DLNR Commercial Fishing Ruling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DLNR STATEMENT ON COMMERCIAL AQUARIUM FISHING RULING The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has long...
In Opposition to Rail Tax SB4 – Senate Advances Rail Bill, Senator Ruderman Votes No
The bill was described by the senate in a news release and posted along with the video on Big Island...
PUNA TOWN HALL JUNE 27th 6pm!
An evening of legislative discussion and insight with Senator Russell Ruderman and his special guest, Senator Josh Green. Take advantage...
