Some Hawaii Agencies Are Pushing A Bill That Would Limit Public Access To Government Records
The bill would roll back a Hawaii Supreme Court ruling that opened up many records to the public, including draft documents and records that show how an agency came to a decision.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Peter Apo: Native Hawaiians May Finally Get Millions Owed Since Statehood
The Legislature is considering three key bills aimed at bridging gaps in trust between the state and the Hawaiian community.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
‘Shock And Anger’ Over Legislative Bribery Cases Could Lead To Limits On Campaign Fundraising
Updated: The Legislature is considering a bill to ban legislators from holding fundraisers during session.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Lawmakers Want To Expand Protections Against Non-Disclosure Agreements
The current law only protects incoming employees from signing NDAs as a condition of employment.
Screenshot/2020
Government Boards Struggle To Adapt To Hawaii’s New Open Meetings Law
Meanwhile, the Legislature is considering further changes to the Sunshine Law, including requiring that video livestreams be archived.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Hawaii’s New Health Equity Office Is Slow To Get Up And Running
A Senate bill seeks state funding to support the new office dedicated to addressing health disparities.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Hawaii Attorney General’s Office Defends White Collar Crime Unit
The office is pushing for a proposal that would beef up a new government corruption and fraud unit.
Courtesy: Lt. Governor's Office/2017
State Agencies Were Tasked With Buying More Local Food. Can Hawaii Supply It?
A new report shows seven of the 18 departments bought local produce last year, spending a combined $2.6 million.
Screenshot: Hawaii Senate/2022
Top State Investigator Says White Collar Crime Unit Sat On Government Corruption Cases
The three-year-old unit has been “slowly crumbling and dissolving,” its chief special investigator says in written testimony.
Ku驶u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2020
Not In The Cards: Gambling Bills Among Dead Proposals At The Hawaii Legislature
Bills targeting the state auditor’s office and measures to shield the state from inmate lawsuits also failed this year.