John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023
John Pritchett: Full Plate
Gov. Josh Green outlined an ambitious agenda in his first State of the State. But has he bitten off more than he can chew?
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Chad Blair: Are House And Senate Leaders Taking Ethics Reform Seriously?
Speaker Scott Saiki and President Ron Kouchi explain where they stand on restoring public trust at the Capitol.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Silver Bullet Solutions For Affordable Housing
But everyone has to give a little to help solve our problems.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
Rep. Amy Perruso: Don’t Underestimate How Important Reform Is To The Public
This lawmaker hopes citizens will seize the moment and testify in support of dozens of measures to make state government more transparent and accountable.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Danny De Gracia: Corporate Greed Is Best Foiled By Consumer Action Rather Than New Laws
The new trend is charging consumers for components already installed. We should vote with our pocketbooks.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Investing In Health Care Workers Is An Investment In Hawaii鈥檚 People
Demand for workers has increased at a faster rate than the workforce programs can match.
John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023
John Pritchett: Down The Drain
Hawaii’s Department of Accounting and General Services is asking lawmakers for $33.5 million to rehabilitate the chronically plagued reflecting pools.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Neal Milner: We Should Rethink Our Housing Priorities While Waiting For The World To Change
What to consider when criminalizing homelessness is unjust and policymaking is unrealistic.
Danny de Gracia/Civil Beat/2019
Chad Blair: Lawmakers Are Rushing To Hold Last-Minute Fundraisers Before Session Begins
Major proposals from the special commission on government reform aim to reduce the influence of money in politics.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Eric Stinton: Hawaii’s Zoning Laws Are A Self-Inflicted Wound. It’s Hurting Our Housing
If the consequences of zoning today are higher housing costs, lower growth and economic dislocation, it begs the question of why are we still doing this.