September 1, 2020

Letter to Governor Ige - Government Transparency



Letter to Governor Ige regarding the state's reluctance to release government records related to COVID-19. Click here to read letter
April 10, 2020

Letter to Governor Ige - Tourists During COVID-19



Letter to Governor Ige regarding the great concerns surrounding the influx of tourists still entering our state despite the mandates placed on residents. Click here to read letter
September 4, 2019

Rep. Okimoto Selected for Pacific Century Fellows Program



The Pacific Century Fellows Program is pleased to announce the selection of its 17th class of Fellows, comprised of 35 outstanding and talented men and women. View full article
July 15, 2019

Daniel K. Inouye Lecture Series Features Reps. Okimoto & Matayoshi

The fifth and final Daniel K. Inouye Distinguished Lecture at the Library of Congress will feature political strategists David Axelrod and Karl Rove discussing leadership, public discourse, political parties, and campaigns in a changing world, in a conversation moderated by former White House correspondent Ann Compton. Click here to view full article
July 11, 2019

2019 End of Session Newsletter


February 5, 2019

Legislature Considers Bills to Revamp TAT

State Lawmakers are considering legislation to revamp how tourism taxes are distributed to the counties. House Bill 983 would provide 23.1 percent of the Transient Accommodations Tax or TAT to the Counties. View full article