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Covid Has Slowed But Hawaii Still Needs Rent Assistance Ku鈥榰 Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

Covid Has Slowed But Hawaii Still Needs Rent Assistance

Evictions are harmful to our housing ecosystem and to the landlords who rely on consistent rent payments from tenants.

Hawaii Democrats Believe In Public Financing For Elections Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Democrats Believe In Public Financing For Elections

The present campaign finance system creates a strong connection between private donors and elected officials.

Neal Milner: Theatergoers Need To Get Comfortable With Chinatown’s Homeless People David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Neal Milner: Theatergoers Need To Get Comfortable With Chinatown’s Homeless People

The risks outweigh the rewards to enjoy the variety of experiences in downtown Honolulu.

Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii Republicans Sound A Lot Like Their Mainland Counterparts聽 Civil Beat/2010

Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii Republicans Sound A Lot Like Their Mainland Counterparts聽

Local efforts mirror the national GOP agenda on parental rights, abortion and gun control despite little chance of success in the Aloha State.

Chad Blair: Donovan Dela Cruz Controls The Money And The Power At The Hawaii Legislature David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Chad Blair: Donovan Dela Cruz Controls The Money And The Power At The Hawaii Legislature

With budget decisions, legislative priorities and Cabinet confirmations hanging in the balance, the Ways and Means chair is at the center of a legislative whirlwind.

Naka Nathaniel: The Humbling And Helpful Power That Comes From Ho鈥榦ponopono Naka Nathaniel/Civil Beat/2023

Naka Nathaniel: The Humbling And Helpful Power That Comes From Ho鈥榦ponopono

When things fall out of harmony, restitution and forgiveness helps restore balance.

The Sunshine Blog: It’s Getting To Be Crunch Time At The Capitol Kalany Omengkar/Civil Beat/2022

The Sunshine Blog: It’s Getting To Be Crunch Time At The Capitol

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

Denby Fawcett: The Everyday Items We Should Preserve To Commemorate Getting Through Covid Courtesy: Denby Fawcett

Denby Fawcett: The Everyday Items We Should Preserve To Commemorate Getting Through Covid

Yoga mats, sweatpants, face masks and photos were all part of our survival strategies.

The Hawaii Legislature Resists The Basic Principles Of Sunshine Law David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Hawaii Legislature Resists The Basic Principles Of Sunshine Law

When the public business of democracy is conducted in darkness, shady deals are more common and corruption can flourish.