Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2024
The Sunshine Blog: Reefer Madness, Familiar Faces And Fake Fundraisers
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2016
Health-Climate Warning Labels Needed On Hawaii Gas Pumps
It can help shift public attitudes about burning fossil fuels and reaching net-zero emissions goals.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
The Sunshine Blog: WAM Chair Calls Private Meeting To Discuss Maui’s Public Disaster
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
The Sunshine Blog: A Secret New Deal For Convicted Former Senator
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Some Reform Bills Are Simply Ignored Until They Die — And They Start Dying Friday
While certain measures are torpedoed with intention, others never even get a public hearing.
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Chad Blair: You’ve Heard Of Gut And Replace At The Legislature. But What About ‘Copy And Paste’ Bills?
Short-form bills are handy ways to introduce major legislation after deadlines, but it can be confusing to follow them.
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Denby Fawcett: 3 Good Reasons Not To Legalize Marijuana
Hawaii already faces many serious problems including a housing crisis and the aftermath of the Maui fires. Why add to the problems?
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Nikos Leverenz On Government Reform: Sometimes, We Could Do Worse Than To Copy California
Born and raised in Hawaii, he cut his teeth on politics and nonprofit advocacy in the Golden State. Now he’s back.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
John Hill: Another Horrifying Child Death And Another Set Of Questions For The State
The details of the state’s involvement in placing and overseeing 10-year-old Geanna Bradley are still hazy. What can we conclude so far?
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The Sunshine Blog: The Public Wins Another Round With SHOPO. But Who Will Win The Super Bowl?
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.