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$2.6M In Schatz’s War Chest Cory Lum/Civil Beat

$2.6M In Schatz’s War Chest

The Hawaii senator is flush with cash聽to run for re-election. Rep. Gabbard has $1.5 million.

Civil Beat Poll: Voters Think Ige, Caldwell Failing On Homelessness Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Civil Beat Poll: Voters Think Ige, Caldwell Failing On Homelessness

Nearly half of Hawaii voters want more action, while a clear majority backs law enforcement efforts like sit-lie bans.

Civil Beat Poll: Majority Oppose NextEra-HEI Merger Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Civil Beat Poll: Majority Oppose NextEra-HEI Merger

Voters also think the Public Utilities Commission pays more attention to political and business pressure than the public interest.

Caldwell Has $1.6M For Re-Election John Hook/Civil Beat

Caldwell Has $1.6M For Re-Election

The Honolulu mayor has far more cash on hand than potential rivals Ernie Martin, Peter Carlisle and Duke Aiona.

Undeterred By Cancer, Takai Wants A Second Term In Congress Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Undeterred By Cancer, Takai Wants A Second Term In Congress

The Hawaii Democrat says he is responding well to treatments for pancreatic cancer and has been told by doctors he can run for re-election.

Rod Tam For State Senate? Nick Castele/Civil Beat

Rod Tam For State Senate?

The ethically challenged former Hawaii legislator and Honolulu City Council member says he’s been getting a lot of inquires.

Who’s Raising Cash During Session? Flickr: Tax Credits

Who’s Raising Cash During Session?

Hawaii state Reps.聽Evans, Mizuno and Morikawa, that’s who. And it’s聽not illegal.

Should Hawaii Elect Its Judges And AG? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Should Hawaii Elect Its Judges And AG?

State lawmakers have introduced bills to overhaul how key leaders are chosen, including making the lieutenant governor a gubernatorial appointee.

Hawaii Senator Wins Residency Appeal Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Senator Wins Residency Appeal

UPDATED: Sen. Brickwood Galuteria convinced the Oahu Board of Registration that he spends 60 percent of his nights on a pull-out bed in a one-bedroom Kakaako apartment he shares with his wife and his mother.

Bills: Campaigns, Ballots, Open Gov’t Civil Beat

Bills: Campaigns, Ballots, Open Gov’t

One measure would repeal the prohibition against “willfully” exhibiting one’s own ballot but still guard against tampering.