Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Release Nonviolent Inmates. It’s The Humane Thing To Do
Hawaii officials must act now in light of the rising pandemic. It’s a matter of public safety.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Ige Needs To Bring The Public’s Business Back Into The Open — Now
Hawaii Gov. David Ige needs to immediately lift his blanket suspension of the state’s public records and open meetings laws.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Don’t Keep The Public From Participating In Public Policy During A Crisis
Senate Bill 2038 would exempt boards from Hawaii鈥檚 Sunshine Law on meetings when emergencies like COVID-19 are in effect.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Fear Of Fluoridation Ignores Science And Common Sense
Our children have the highest prevalence of tooth decay in America. Citizens should demand that the Legislature mandate fluoride in the public water supply.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Make Lead Poisoning Testing Mandatory For Hawaii’s Kids
Lawmakers need to find the money to continue paying for the state’s prevention program, too.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Why Is The Hawaii Legislature Still Protecting Bad Cops?
Enough already. A bill to allow public disclosure of the names of misbehaving police officers should be passed this session.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
The Ongoing TMT Crisis Cries Out For Collective Hawaii Leadership
A reconciliation process being offered by legislative leaders is a way forward. But lawmakers need to act decisively and soon.
Office of Gov. David Ige
Want To Really Diversify Hawaii Ag? Cultivate Hemp
It will require the Hawaii Legislature and especially the Ige administration to act decisively in the new year.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Public Officials Who Commit Job-Related Felonies Should Lose Pensions
Hawaii needs to send a strong message that betrayal of the public trust will not be tolerated.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Playground’s Move To Kakaako A Big Win For Compromise
But there is much to be done to ensure the planning and permitting process remains satisfactory to all stakeholders.