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Chad Blair: The Most Progressive Legislative Session In A Long Time Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Chad Blair: The Most Progressive Legislative Session In A Long Time

From approving medical aid in dying to banning certain sunscreens and pesticide chemicals, legislators passed bills they only thought about in years past.

Ad Watch: David Ige Reminds Voters Of His Roots

Ad Watch: David Ige Reminds Voters Of His Roots

Hawaii’s governor emphasizes education and working families in his first re-election television commercial.

For Hawaii Politicians, It Pays To Have Jennifer Sabas On Your Side Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat

For Hawaii Politicians, It Pays To Have Jennifer Sabas On Your Side

Support from the former top aide to the late Sen. Daniel Inouye has been a boon to two prominent candidates in their bids for higher office.

Lawmakers Really Need To Prohibit Fundraising During Session Flickr: Tax Credits

Lawmakers Really Need To Prohibit Fundraising During Session

It doesn’t get any more outrageous than legislative leaders asking people to pony up cash for Colleen Hanabusa at the same time they’re voting on bills and budgets.

Sen. Donna Kim Leads Crowded Congressional Field In Fundraising Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Sen. Donna Kim Leads Crowded Congressional Field In Fundraising

As of March 31, the former state Senate president also had the most cash on hand, followed by Councilman Ernie Martin.

Ad Watch: Who’s Kim Coco Iwamoto Again?

Ad Watch: Who’s Kim Coco Iwamoto Again?

The candidate for Hawaii lieutenant governor attempts to brand herself in her first television commercial.

Candidates For Governor Focus On Native Hawaiian Issues At Forum Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Candidates For Governor Focus On Native Hawaiian Issues At Forum

All seven candidates appear 鈥 separately 鈥 before the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.

Chad Blair: Hirono Fired Up To Take On Cancer And Trump In Campaign Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Chad Blair: Hirono Fired Up To Take On Cancer And Trump In Campaign

As her re-election bid begins, the Hawaii senator says聽颈尘尘耻苍辞迟丑别谤补辫测听will not prevent her 鈥渇rom doing my job鈥 and speaking out against the president.

Super PAC’s Attack Reveals Gaps In Hawaii Campaign Finance Law PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Super PAC’s Attack Reveals Gaps In Hawaii Campaign Finance Law

Voters can’t find out who’s funding a new website with claims of domestic violence against a candidate for governor until after the primary election.

Ige Fires Back: Hawaii Doesn’t Need ‘Backroom Deals’ Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Ige Fires Back: Hawaii Doesn’t Need ‘Backroom Deals’

The governor says legislative leaders who now support Colleen Hanabusa are using their political power to manipulate the voters.