David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Danny De Gracia: The Legislature Needs To Cool It On New Taxes And Regulations
Hawaii lawmakers are acting like the state has money to tax and room to breathe, but we鈥檙e all just gasping for air.
Civil Beat/2010
The Democratic Party Platform Calls For Serious Government Reform. So Why Are Democrats Reluctant To Do It?
What does it mean to be a Democratic legislator in Hawaii? We are about to find out.
John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023
John Pritchett: Daniel In The Lions’ Den
The work of retired Judge Dan Foley and the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct is front and center at the Hawaii Legislature.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Want To Give Our Kids A Future? Change The Way We Tax Wealth
Enhanced revenue should come from those who can afford to pay more including large corporations and out-of-state investors.
Courtesy: Hui Kanaka P艒w膩wae
Lee Cataluna: Native Hawaiian Soccer Team Has International Aspirations
Training camps are scheduled to be held on Maui next month.
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Combating Invasive Species A Priority For UH Faculty
The brown tree snake, the little fire ant, miconia and more threaten the biosecurity of Hawaii.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Neal Milner: Honolulu’s Rail Is More About Incompetence Than Corruption
Officials through the years urged patience, but the problems facing the project in 1992 are still elusive.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Oahu Needs A Bigger, Juicier Biki
Getting to more neighborhoods is essential. Electric bikes could help.
Flickr: Travis Wise
Danny De Gracia: Keep The Electoral College The Way It Is
Some people are unhappy with the notion of “faithless electors.” But Hawaii lawmakers should not change a thing.
Raising Taxi Rates Helps, But Rate Deregulation Is What鈥檚 Needed
The mayor and City Council should repeal the price fixing provisions in the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu.