Colin Moore

Colin Moore is director of the Public Policy Center at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and co-authored the UH PPC survey report referenced here.
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Managing Tourism Requires More Than A Change Of Organization Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Managing Tourism Requires More Than A Change Of Organization

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None of the Legislature’s bills regarding the HTA explicitly requires or encourages more community-based tourism.

Josh Green Can Find Inspiration In Past Inaugural Addresses Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022

Josh Green Can Find Inspiration In Past Inaugural Addresses

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The new governor of Hawaii would do well to consider the words of his eight predecessors.

Hawaii’s System Of Public Funding For Elections Doesn’t Work iStock

Hawaii’s System Of Public Funding For Elections Doesn’t Work

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It’s time to consider full public funding, super-match programs and citizen vouchers.
Working Families Need Help, Not Gamesmanship Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Working Families Need Help, Not Gamesmanship

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There is no good reason for the House and Senate to be at loggerheads over the minimum wage and the Earned Income Tax Credit bills.
People Must Have A Real Voice In The Future Of Hawaii Tourism Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

People Must Have A Real Voice In The Future Of Hawaii Tourism

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Two recent surveys show widespread support for the overhaul of an industry many feel is out of control.
What Does Hawaii’s Primary Turnout Mean For Future Elections? Kuʻu Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2020

What Does Hawaii’s Primary Turnout Mean For Future Elections?

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Hawaii registered 150,000 more voters in 2020. But only time will tell whether political enthusiasm is finally here to stay.
Introducing The Civic Virtue And Sunshine Grade Book! Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Introducing The Civic Virtue And Sunshine Grade Book!

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It’s long past time to encourage and clarify how our government can be as open as possible.
A Citizens’ Jury Verdict On The ConCon Cory Lum/Civil Beat

A Citizens’ Jury Verdict On The ConCon

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Eighteen representative Hawaii voters were asked to consider whether to vote “yes” or “no” on the ballot issue. Read here to learn where they now stand.

A Few Good Reads To Better Understand America

A Few Good Reads To Better Understand America

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Essential background reading to understand our governing charter includes Tocqueville, James Madison and Adam Smith.