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It will also free up parking space, reduce government taxes and make people and the economy healthier.

We have the power to turn thoughts into speech and speech into action and action into reality.

State law and legislative rules allow a critical portion of legislative committee meetings to be held out of the hearing range of the public.

State Rep. John Mizuno of Kalihi along with his Oahu colleague Daniel Holt have a bill to legalize in neighborhood gambling rooms. Hawaii is one of only two states — Utah is the other — with no legal form of gambling.

A review of candidates answers to Civil Beat’s Q&As this past election show lawmakers weren’t all that enthused about changing the way business is done at the Legislature.

The ability to casually hang out at places like Starbucks and Costco is integral to a sense of community and our democracy.

The late entertainer came close to being elected Hawaii’s lieutenant governor.

Gains in private employment and private wages would offset the loss of state revenues.

After a loud and dangerous New Year’s Eve, Honolulu officials about the need to strengthen the laws on fireworks.

Lawmakers are expected to consider numerous accountability and transparency measures this session. Let’s make sure they do.