Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Tom Yamachika: Some Revenue Bills Already On Gov’s Desk
It allows the Hawaii Legislature time to override potential vetoes.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Get Big Money Out Of Politics Before It Kills Us
The Hawaii Senate has passed an urgently needed resolution calling for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Caroline Cech
Heed The Poets When Thinking Of Hawaii’s Most Needy
Lawmakers would do well to consider their views during the debate about raising the minimum wage.
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Hapas: The Overlooked Minority Racial Group
Mixed-race identity has always been in question, and the situation isn’t getting any better.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
The Big Island’s Scheme To Shut Down Vacation Rentals
Bill 108 was pushed via? heavy lobbying from the hotel industry.
Anita Hofschneider/Civil Beat
Campaign Corner: Ozawa Has Proven To Be A Strong Leader
The City Council candidate did a lot for the community during his four years in office.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
The Link Between Low Wages And High Housing Costs
Overall, increasing the minimum wage is a net positive to all of Hawaii.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Tom Yamachika: How The Senate Aims To Raise More Cash
A deeper look at Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz’s proposals to increase revenue for state coffers.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Water Rights Bills Are Unconstitutional
Kicking the can down the road when it comes to protecting Hawaii’s sacred public trust is a poor solution.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
DOE’s Early Education Power Grab Is Ill-Advised
Governing authority is actually granted to the Executive Office on Early Learning.