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Will Caron: Bad Influence

Rep. David Alcos has been fined by the state Ethics Commission for failing to disclose millions of dollars in debt as required by state law. House leaders could pursue further action but say their own conduct committee has never taken a case.

By Will Caron

September 29, 2024 · 1 min read

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Will Caron

Will Caron is director of communications at the Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice, a policy research and advocacy nonprofit. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views or that of Appleseed. You can reach him at  info@willcaronhawaii.com.

Rep. David Alcos has been fined by the state Ethics Commission for failing to disclose millions of dollars in debt as required by state law. House leaders could pursue further action but say their own conduct committee has never taken a case.

(Will Caron/Civil Beat/2024)

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About the Author

Will Caron

Will Caron is director of communications at the Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice, a policy research and advocacy nonprofit. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views or that of Appleseed. You can reach him at  info@willcaronhawaii.com.

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