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“The state Legislature has largely become an echo chamber with Democrats patting each other on the backs and very few willing to go against the party.”

“I do not support changing the state constitution to allow taxing investment properties, because the state has already done this.”

The incumbent Hawaii governor boasts of delivering on a promise to put AC in classrooms, while the challenger touts her leadership chops.

“As governor, I would propose a state lottery to directly support our educational system, state roads and airports.”

“Spending for the military should not be compared as a trade-off with spending for the poor and homeless. Both are crucial for our society.”

Along with her friend “Jesus,” Angela Kaaihue is now vying for Andria Tupola’s Leeward Oahu seat.

Civil Beat has again emailed surveys to every person on the ballot in the islands. Now we’re starting to publish their answers.

“When the Legislature refuses to pass laws that the people want, disregards issues that even legislators try to get passed, and refuses to have a statewide citizens initiative process, it is time for a constitutional convention.”

Russian hacking in 2016 prompted Congress to bolster state elections security with new funding.

The pro-rail carpenters union is backing state Sen. Josh Green, but one political analyst questions whether it’s payback against another candidate.