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Hanabusa Launches Campaign With Swipe At ‘Rudderless’ Ige
The Hawaii congresswoman says state government is “adrift” and needs a course correction.
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Chin To Step Down As Hawaii AG In Run For Congress
The attorney general was pressured to resign by the person he hopes to succeed, U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa.
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Chad Blair: Why Colleen Hanabusa Can’t Sit Still
The Hawaii congresswoman talks about ambition, office-hopping and her quest for the Hawaii governor’s office.
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Civil Beat Poll: Voters Just Say No To Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Survey respondents 50 and older aren’t ready to take the step, and in Hawaii, older voters still call the shots.
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Civil Beat Poll: Support Is Still Strong For Medical Aid In Dying
Proponents of the legislation outnumber opponents by a 3-to-1 ratio. But will the Hawaii Legislature care?
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Civil Beat Poll: Power To The People — Voters Want More Control
Respondents support term limits for legislators, all-mail balloting and establishment of a statewide system for initiatives, referendums and recalls.
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Civil Beat Poll: Let’s Have A Constitutional Convention
Two-thirds of Hawaii voters surveyed in our poll support the state holding a “con con,” the first in 40 years.
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Neal Milner: Inner-Party Squabbles Could Shake Up Governor’s Race
If power struggles within the Democratic and Republican parties nationally are transplanted to the islands, all bets are off.
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Chad Blair: Why Would Anyone Want To Run For Congress?
Maybe because it pays well, there are lots of perks and it’s possible — just possible — to do some good.
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This May Be The Election When We Stop Ignoring OHA
Two high-profile challengers will spice up the races for the embattled Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees.