(AP) — Federal prosecutors say a Hawai’i state senator and a state representative took bribes including envelopes of cash, Las Vegas hotel rooms and New Orleans casino chips in exchange for shaping cesspool legislation. Prosecutors say J. Kalani English, who retired as Senate majority leader last year, took at least $18,000 in bribes. They say Rep. Ty Cullen took $23,000 in cash payments. English’s attorney says his client is sorry and plans to plead guilty. Cullen couldn’t immediately be reached for comment. It’s not clear if he has an attorney. House Speaker Scott Saiki says Cullen has submitted his resignation. Both lawmakers are Democrats.

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