Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Menor To Run For Honolulu City Council, Not Lieutenant Governor
The former councilman and state representative wants to return to Honolulu Hale.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2017
These Environmental Bills Have Survived The Legislative Process So Far
Most of the bills proposed by the Environmental Legislative Caucus have died, with only five of 12 measures remaining.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
It’s Simple, Lawmakers: If You Have A Conflict, Don’t Vote
It’s not enough for the leaders of the House and Senate, with little deliberation, to simply declare that something is not a conflict.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
As Covid-19 Emergency Ends, Hawaii Lawmakers Consider Limits On Executive Power
Two measures that would give lawmakers the authority to end the governor’s emergency proclamations have advanced to their final committees in the House and Senate.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Debate Over Who Should And Shouldn’t Be In Jail Is Tripping Up Plans For A New Oahu Facility
A leading Democrat is withholding funding for a new jail in Halawa, arguing officials won’t really know how large the jail should be until the bail reform debate is resolved.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Questions Linger Over Which State Agency Should Lead Kalaupapa Memorial Construction
The state Department of Health, which oversees Kalaupapa, says it doesn’t have the expertise to manage building a memorial.
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2022
Effort To Transfer State Agricultural Land Survives Latest Hurdle
Legislative amendments would introduce new requirements for the land swap.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Bill Taking Mauna Kea Management Away From UH Moves Forward
The Senate Higher Education Committee made several amendments to House Bill 2024, including reducing the number of Native Hawaiians on the governing entity.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Hawaii Lawmaker Wants Term Limits For Congress
Rep. Sam Kong’s resolution argues that federal officials are too beholden to special interests.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Burning Wood For Power? It’s A Question Utilities Commission Nominee Will Face
A key state senator is pushing for adding “firm renewables” to Hawaii’s mix of electricity sources, including two controversial projects.