Tracking Corruption And Government Accountability

Civil Beat opinion writers are closely following efforts to bring more transparency and accountability to state and local government — at the Legislature, the county level and in the media. Help us by sending ideas and anecdotes to sunshine@civilbeat.org.

The Sunshine Blog: It's Party Time And Other Musings

Short takes, outtakes, observations and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

Rep. Jeanne Kapela: State Budget ‘Failed Massively’ By Spending Too Much Here, Too Little There

The Big Island legislator says the tradition of finishing up a secretive spending plan at session’s end creates unnecessary havoc.

The Sunshine Blog: Fundraisers Are Back, The State Budget Is Done, And Will History Repeat Itself?

Short takes, outtakes, observations and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

Make Government Reform A Long-Term Commitment

It is imperative for Hawaii’s policymakers to continually explore meaningful ways to make government at every level more open, transparent, deliberative and responsive.

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