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Who Didn’t Raise Cash During Session? Flickr: Carly Sheil

Who Didn’t Raise Cash During Session?

Fourteen state senators and 14 state representatives elected not to ask for campaign contributions during the 2016聽Hawaii Legislature.

Who Raised Money During Session? Flickr: Tax Credits

Who Raised Money During Session?

Dozens of members of the state House and Senate, that’s who, from Rep. Henry Aquino to Rep. Justin Woodson

Hawaii Lawmakers Again Balk At Ethics, Lobbying Reform Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Lawmakers Again Balk At Ethics, Lobbying Reform

Bills聽to close loopholes and tighten restrictions died mysteriously at the end of the legislative session.

Did Hawaii Lawmakers Do Enough To Protect The Elderly? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Did Hawaii Lawmakers Do Enough To Protect The Elderly?

The state Health Department got only a fraction of what it sought, and now the online posting of care home inspection reports may stop.

Slom To Seek Another Senate Term Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Slom To Seek Another Senate Term

The Hawaii Senate’s sole Republican has held the seat since 1996.

Ward Seeks Re-Election And Looks To Put GOP Rumors To Rest Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Ward Seeks Re-Election And Looks To Put GOP Rumors To Rest

UPDATED. The Hawaii Kai state representative announced he is seeking his 10th term instead of challenging Sen. Sam Slom.

The ‘Brutal Reality’ Of Owning A Condo In Hawaii Anita Hofschneider/Civil Beat

The ‘Brutal Reality’ Of Owning A Condo In Hawaii

They’re often the only homes people can afford, but maintenance fees can suddenly explode. Should the state do more for owners?

Future Of Hawaii Capitol’s Reflecting Pools Is As Murky As The Water Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Future Of Hawaii Capitol’s Reflecting Pools Is As Murky As The Water

Dead fish float in the greenish-brown pools, which have long been a headache for state maintenance workers.

Hawaii AG Investigated Auditor’s Office Before Recent Shakeup Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Hawaii AG Investigated Auditor’s Office Before Recent Shakeup

The probe occurred while Jan Yamane was acting auditor, but officials refuse to discuss what it was about and who was involved.

Ige Signs Dispute-Resolution Bill Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Ige Signs Dispute-Resolution Bill

The governor says it will expedite the review process and decisions in important cases.