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Civil Beat’s newest columnist introduces himself and the world that shaped him.

Moody’s downgrade should serve as a warning to state and county lawmakers.

Larger rooms, Native Hawaiian garden elements and natural light are attracting more patients who prefer the culturally responsive approach.

Under the current structure of the leadership alliance, the committee chairs have far more opportunity to derail bills.

Reading through resolutions can reveal a lot about your legislator’s interests.

Short takes, outtakes, observations and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

Hawaii needs to find a way to provide more units for low-income families or the homeless crisis will get worse.

Two bills will reduce evictions and keep kupuna off the streets and in supportive affordable housing.

But a few straightforward rule changes would vastly improve transparency and thus accountability.