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The new program manager for the longtime democracy watchdog has ambitious plans and goals.

They defend the governor’s emergency proclamation on housing, explain how the suspension of laws will work, and stress that the public will be involved in the process.

The LG talks about how her new role compares to serving in the Legislature, the budget fiasco from her former colleagues, and about her wish to pay her staff more money.

The Hawaii House and Senate judiciary committee chairs talk about sunshine and process reform at the Hawaii Legislature.

Sol Kaho‘ohalahala, Nai‘a Lewis and William Aila explain why the area should be granted sanctuary status by the United States.

And the only way to fix it is for lawmakers to radically change the way they do business. If not, voters should act.

There was a lot of talk about making things better this session, and some sunshine bills were passed. But the big ones died in darkness.

With almost $1 million in his campaign fund, Donovan Dela Cruz shoots down an effort to give other candidates a chance.

Judges and justices must retire at 70, but Wilson is as engaged as ever with environmental issues and criminal justice reform.

Let your lawmakers know where you stand on efforts to reform state government, because the next two weeks are crucial.