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Ige: Hawaii Not Ready For Police Standards Board Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Ige: Hawaii Not Ready For Police Standards Board

A bill to create the board passed unanimously, but if the governor follows through on his intent-to-veto list, Hawaii will remain the only state without one.

Why Women Lack Power In Hawaii’s Legislature Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Why Women Lack Power In Hawaii’s Legislature

Men hold most of the leadership positions, setting the agenda and passing legislation.

Late Moves Shake Up Hawaii Races For Governor, Congress Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Late Moves Shake Up Hawaii Races For Governor, Congress

While half of the state legislative seats have just one candidate in the primary, many others will be competitive.

Lobbying On Both Sides Of Medical Aid In Dying Bill Cost More Than $34K Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Lobbying On Both Sides Of Medical Aid In Dying Bill Cost More Than $34K

±«±è»å²¹³Ù±ð»å:ÌýOpponents spent nearly twice on lobbying and public relations as much as supporters in a failed attempt to derail the measure, according to state reports.

Decision Delayed On Hawaii Legislator’s Alleged Campaign Violations Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2018

Decision Delayed On Hawaii Legislator’s Alleged Campaign Violations

Rep. Kaniela Ing faces more than $15,000 in fines for 31 counts connected to prior campaigns.

Lawmakers Outdid Themselves Raising Campaign Cash This Session 401(K) 2012/Flickr

Lawmakers Outdid Themselves Raising Campaign Cash This Session

Fundraisers during the Hawaii legislative session have increased by 88 percent over the past six years.

Slideshow: The Long Goodbyes As Legislature Adjourns Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Slideshow: The Long Goodbyes As Legislature Adjourns

When the gavel fell on the 2018 session, it marked the end of the line for several lawmakers in their current posts.

Why No One Wants To Blow The Whistle On Sexual Misconduct Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Why No One Wants To Blow The Whistle On Sexual Misconduct

People who experience sexual harassment at the Hawaii State Capitol fear the consequences if they complain.