Who Raised Money During Session?
Dozens of members of the state House and Senate, that’s who, from Rep. Henry Aquino to Rep. Justin Woodson
Many lawmakers hate the fact that I post a little something whenever I learn that a state legislator is raising money during the legislative session.
I don’t care, because I think it’s important. Money plus politicians equals influence — especially when lawmakers are considering laws.
Fortunately, there are others out there that care about this.
Data.Hawaii.gov has made available  of legislators who raised cash from the middle of January to early May this year, which can be searched and sorted to one’s liking.
More than 60Â campaign fundraisers were held by state senators and representatives, several of them holding more than one.
Favorite fundraising haunts included Mandalay, Jade Dynasty and the Hawaii State Arts Museum.
Most were held during cocktail hour.
And contributions ranged from $25 to $2,000.
