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Hawaii House Speaker Scott Saiki’s High-Profile Agenda Is Raising Questions
Saiki has empowered the House to be a much-needed political player this year. But concerns about his methods and his ultimate goal are growing. Reading time: 13 minutes.
House Speaker Scott Saiki offered a taste of his intentions on the House floor last July as the Legislature dramatically shut down at the height of the pandemic.
“We know that this is the most challenging time that Hawaii has faced since statehood,” said Saiki, standing at the speaker’s rostrum. “It will not be easy to reopen Hawaii incrementally while still assuring public health and safety, but this is when we need to lead.”