Hawaii Civics 101: How To Testify On A Bill At The Legislature
Letting lawmakers know what you think about local issues is an important part of the democratic process. Here are ways to get your voice heard.
Hawaii Civics 101: The State Court System
Hawaii’s state court system handles a broad spectrum of family, civil and criminal issues.
Hawaii Civics 101: How A Bill Becomes A Law
The journey from bill to law is anything but straightforward. Here’s how it works.
Hawaii Civics 101: What’s A ConCon?
Every 10 years, voters are asked if they want to hold a state constitutional convention. The last one occurred in 1978.
Hawaii Civics 101: Neighborhood Boards
Have a problem with something in your neighborhood? Here’s how your neighborhood board can help.
Hawaii Civics 101: Independent Candidates
Why is is so hard to run — and win — as an independent in Hawaii?
Hawaii Civics 101: The Primary Election
The most important election in Hawaii is also the one you are least likely to vote in.
Hawaii Civics 101: Lieutenant Governor
The lieutenant governor is the second highest position in the Aloha State. But what does the LG do?
Hawaii Civics 101: Office of Hawaiian Affairs
This explainer video on OHA kicks off our new series aimed at helping you understand politics, government and democracy in the Aloha State.
February 2019
Friday, February 8
Hawaii Civics 101: How A Bill Becomes A Law
October 2018
Tuesday, October 23
Hawaii Civics 101: What’s A ConCon?
August 2018
Monday, August 20
Hawaii Civics 101: Neighborhood Boards
July 2018
Monday, July 30
Hawaii Civics 101: Independent Candidates
Wednesday, July 18
Hawaii Civics 101: The Primary Election
Friday, July 6
Hawaii Civics 101: Lieutenant Governor
June 2018
Wednesday, June 27
About This Series
Civil Beat’s series of explainer videos aimed at helping you understand politics, government and democracy in the Aloha State.