Chad Blair: How To Pick A President
The Democratic Party of Hawaii has asked members for input on its 2020 presidential preference poll.
Lawmakers Move Swiftly On Spending Plan, But That’s Not The End Of The Debate
The budget is expected to be approved a month earlier than normal, but thorny funding decisions like Big Island disaster relief and pre-K expansion remain undecided.
Political Mailers: Shamelessly Exploiting The News Media
News organizations have no say over how their material is used. In fact, we often don’t even know it is being used.
Neal Milner: This Business Genius Will Bomb As A Presidential Contender
Howard Schultz has done an amazing job branding Starbucks. But few people will buy his “centrist independent” pitch in these polarized times.
2019 Is Shaping Up As The Year Of Investigation In Congress
Hawaii Congressman Ed Case plans to keep tabs on the Trump administration by exerting influence over the purse strings, but he’s not keen on impeachment.
Finish The Job: Legislators Making Progress On Elections, Government Ethics
Dozens of bills introduced by the state House and Senate augur well for major improvements if lawmakers can actually seal the deals.
Gut And Replace Resurfaces At Hawaii Legislature
The Senate Ways and Means Committee altered the contents of several bills with little public notice, including one that would raise taxes and another that affects Big Island disaster relief.
Tulsi Gabbard’s Financial Disclosures Leave Out Ties To Koch-Funded Think Tank
The Hawaii congresswoman, who’s running as a Democrat for president, sits on a foreign policy advisory council for the Catholic University of America.
Special Council Election Requires Hundreds Of New Campaign Finance Reports
In the revote for the East Honolulu City Council seat, Trevor Ozawa had a financial advantage over Tommy Waters in the latest reports.
Gabbard Greeted In Iowa By Friendly Crowds And Fierce Weather
The Hawaii congresswoman braved wintry conditions on her first visit to the Hawkeye State since announcing her presidential candidacy.