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Why Did A State Senator Skip The Scott Glenn Confirmation Vote? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Why Did A State Senator Skip The Scott Glenn Confirmation Vote?

Joy San Buenaventura was nowhere to be found the day her colleagues deadlocked over the contested gubernatorial nominee.

The Sunshine Blog: Civil Beat Gets A Visit From A VIP, And We Keep On Trackin’ Flickr.com

The Sunshine Blog: Civil Beat Gets A Visit From A VIP, And We Keep On Trackin’

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

Danny De Gracia: Dr.-Gov. Josh Green Should Be A Health Care Hero Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Danny De Gracia: Dr.-Gov. Josh Green Should Be A Health Care Hero

The governor should be using his medical training and his whiteboard to inspire us all to be healthier.

Beth Fukumoto: We Need To Put Our Money Where Our Mouth Is To Solve The Climate Crisis Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2021

Beth Fukumoto: We Need To Put Our Money Where Our Mouth Is To Solve The Climate Crisis

Hawaii knows what needs to be done and the state has invested in progress. But it’s not enough.

The Sunshine Blog: Reducing The Cost Of Public Records, The Price Of Secrecy

The Sunshine Blog: Reducing The Cost Of Public Records, The Price Of Secrecy

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

Catherine Toth Fox: It’s Not Time To Give Honolulu’s Leaders A Huge Pay Raise Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Catherine Toth Fox: It’s Not Time To Give Honolulu’s Leaders A Huge Pay Raise

Too many in the private sector have seen their wages stagnate since the pandemic.

Neal Milner: Old Folks Are A Lot Less Fragile Than You Think Getty Images/iStockphoto

Neal Milner: Old Folks Are A Lot Less Fragile Than You Think

Stressed out Gen Zers could take a few lessons from the elderly.

Why Are Suicide Rates So High In NHPI Populations? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Why Are Suicide Rates So High In NHPI Populations?

A Hawaii Health Department task force could help provide some answers.

The Sunshine Blog: Reform Bills Head To Gov, And Carrots And Sticks For Counties Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat

The Sunshine Blog: Reform Bills Head To Gov, And Carrots And Sticks For Counties

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