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A Good Year For Public Access In The Hawaii Legislature

Brian Black — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000

Lawmakers advanced bills to make it easier for citizens to understand what our government is doing, and to get involved.

Hawaii Gov. David Ige’s Empty Promises On Government Accountability

Brian Black — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:01:46 +0000

Hawaii will have to wait until the next governor to shine a light on government corruption.

Use The County Initiative Process To Create Change In Hawaii

Brian Black — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:01:44 +0000

In Hawaii, every county provides a process for citizen initiatives. Here's how to force a citizen vote on a specific issue of concern.

Here’s Why The Police Misconduct Bill Is So Important

Brian Black — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 10:01:24 +0000

Gov. David Ige will end decades of secrecy if he signs House Bill 285. It's a critical step to bring more transparency and public oversight to police practices.

New Service Helps Public Access Public Records

Brian Black — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:01:58 +0000

And it’s free. Because democracy only works if the government operates with reasonable transparency.

Law Center: Timely Access To Public Information Is Vital

Brian Black — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 10:01:38 +0000

The public is the winner when the Office of Information Practices is scrutinized and debated.

Hawaii Is Finally Letting The Sun Shine In

Brian Black — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 10:01:12 +0000

For the first time in 30 years, Hawaii's Sunshine Law will be expanded to benefit public participation and access.

Hawaii And Honolulu Agencies Really Try To Hide Public Records

Brian Black — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 10:05:51 +0000

State and city officials frustrate the public and undercut democracy by refusing to release public records or charging absurdly high fees for them.

Hawaii’s Sunshine Law Is Getting Cloudy As Lawmakers Debate

Brian Black — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 10:02:33 +0000

Any changes in our open meetings law deserve careful and comprehensive study, not piecemeal special-interest legislation.

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