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7 Things Hawaii Lawmakers Could Do Now To Vastly Improve The Legislative Process PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014

7 Things Hawaii Lawmakers Could Do Now To Vastly Improve The Legislative Process

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With 24 hours' notice and simple majority votes, the House and Senate could diminish the power of committee chairs and strengthen the hands of everyone else.

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Hawaii Gov. Josh Green Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Hawaii Gov. Josh Green

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Approaching his first 100 days in office, the governor talks about his tax proposals, affordable housing and homelessness, and changing the culture of local politics.

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan David Croxford

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan

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Chief Joe Logan and two deputy chiefs discuss public outreach, recruitment issues, police discipline and wellness, body cameras and more.

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: University Of Hawaii Executives David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: University Of Hawaii Executives

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UH President David Lassner defends his leadership against criticism from three state senators. "I am proud of the work that we're all doing," he says.

The Democratic Party Platform Calls For Serious Government Reform. So Why Are Democrats Reluctant To Do It? Civil Beat/2010

The Democratic Party Platform Calls For Serious Government Reform. So Why Are Democrats Reluctant To Do It?

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What does it mean to be a Democratic legislator in Hawaii? We are about to find out.

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: US Rep. Jill Tokuda David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: US Rep. Jill Tokuda

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Hawaii's newest member of its congressional delegation recalls the chaotic first four days of the new House, here priorities for education and agriculture, and the ongoing need to diversify government representation.
‘Grab And Go’ Must Go: Hawaii Should Honor Parents’ Rights In Child Welfare Cases Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

‘Grab And Go’ Must Go: Hawaii Should Honor Parents’ Rights In Child Welfare Cases

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At every step of the way, parents must deal with a deeply flawed system. Here's how it can be changed.
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: The Standards Commission’s Dan Foley And Robert Harris Screenshot/2022

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: The Standards Commission’s Dan Foley And Robert Harris

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The chair and a member of the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct talk about proposals to restore public trust in Hawaii's scandal-marred government.
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Leaders Of Hawaii Community-Based Organizations Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Leaders Of Hawaii Community-Based Organizations

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"We’re about strengthening and uniting this sector to do good work in our community here in Hawaii," says the CEO of the Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations.
Reject The Aloha Stadium Plan In Favor Of UH Manoa David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Reject The Aloha Stadium Plan In Favor Of UH Manoa

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Why is the state focused on a $350 million rebuild in Halawa when Ching Field is already in operation?