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The Sunshine Blog: A Journalistic No-No, Pot Promises And The Prince
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Danny de Gracia/Civil Beat/2023
Beth Fukumoto: Lawmakers Need A Better Plan For Figuring Out The Cost Of Legislation
Hawaii is the only state that doesn’t require a fiscal analysis of a bill before lawmakers vote on it.
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Dark Money Threatens Hawaii Election Reform
Sufficient resources must be dedicated to state agencies in order to fight wealthy individuals, corporations and lobbyists.
David Croxford/CivilBeat/2023
This Former Cop Says ‘Legalize It’
It’s far past time for Hawaii to allow recreational marijuana use for adults.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
The Sunshine Blog: Hawaii Elections Chief Is Hanging On To His Job, Barely
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
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Ben Lowenthal: Courts Should Not Give Prosecutors A Pass For Using Tainted Evidence
Failed prosecutions are no reason to roll back protections against unconstitutional search and seizure.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Russell Ruderman: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of This Legislative Session
Lawmakers have taken up everything from shakas and UH regents to stadium money and publicly funded elections.
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Alarmed About Little Fire Ants? Don’t Wait For The State To Act
Consider forming a group that will reach out to educate others and distribute ant test kits.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
‘Missing Middle Housing’ Can Provide Affordable Homes
It provides options that are lacking for young professionals, families and kupuna.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Neal Milner: Making The Shaka An Official Hawaii Gesture Is Not As Dumb As It Sounds
The shaka is a source of origin stories, family stories, and a way to talk about life in Hawaii.