An Inmate Riot In An Overcrowded Jail Shows Legislators Should Not Bail On Bail Reform
One key bill is dead but lawmakers should still act on other legislation that could improve our jam-packed, aging correctional facilities.
Finish The Job: Legislators Making Progress On Elections, Government Ethics
Dozens of bills introduced by the state House and Senate augur well for major improvements if lawmakers can actually seal the deals.
Don’t Let The Cop Misconduct Bill Die — Again
Similar legislation has failed session after session. But this is a fundamental matter of public trust.
We Can Save On Electricity And Help The Environment
Bills moving through the Hawaii Legislature call for the state to adopt California’s appliance efficiency standards. It’s a no-brainer, folks.
Legislature Should Stop Shooting Down Hawaii鈥檚 Most-Needed Reforms
When it comes to measures that might affect their power, lawmakers won鈥檛 even hold public hearings.
Stop This End Run Around Hawaii Public Records Law
The House Judiciary Committee should reject an Office of Information Practices proposal to codify government secrecy.
Hawaii Should Be The Next State To Legalize Marijuana
UPDATED: The Legislature should not abandon bills to decriminalize or legalize recreational cannabis. And they certainly should not be stopped at the committee level.
Raise The Minimum Wage To At Least $15 An Hour
In a state that has one of the highest costs of living and lowest unemployment rates, it’s time for lawmakers to put things back in balance for workers.
Honolulu’s Mayor Must Own Up To Rail’s Failures
Kirk Caldwell got elected on a promise to 鈥淏uild Rail Better.鈥 These days, he’s acting more like he’s an innocent bystander.
Quit Stalling On The New Police Standards Board
Gov. David Ige reluctantly let the board go through last session without his signature. Now he wants to delay its full implementation for four years.