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Chad Blair: You’ve Heard Of Gut And Replace At The Legislature. But What About ‘Copy And Paste’ Bills?
Short-form bills are handy ways to introduce major legislation after deadlines, but it can be confusing to follow them.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Some Reform Bills Are Simply Ignored Until They Die — And They Start Dying Friday
While certain measures are torpedoed with intention, others never even get a public hearing.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Nikos Leverenz On Government Reform: Sometimes, We Could Do Worse Than To Copy California
Born and raised in Hawaii, he cut his teeth on politics and nonprofit advocacy in the Golden State. Now he’s back.
City and County of Honolulu
The Sunshine Blog: The Public Wins Another Round With SHOPO. But Who Will Win The Super Bowl?
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Beth Fukumoto: Interested In Tracking Certain Topics This Legislative Session? Follow The Caucus
Bills attached to specific interest groups often stand a higher chance of advancing because of their collective power.
Civil Beat/2013
The Sunshine Blog: Taking The Public Out Of Public Records
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Fotalia
The Sunshine Blog: A Police Mystery, A Trump Conspiracy And A Matter Of Money
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
Opposition Surfaces Early To Full Public Campaign Financing — And That’s A Good Thing
The dynamics seem to be shifting for the proposed clean elections bill that died behind closed doors last session.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
The Sunshine Blog: Sunshine In The Senate, Shakas In The House
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
The Sunshine Blog: Here Comes The Sun, And I Say, It’s Alright
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.