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Don’t Blow This Chance To Reform Hawaii’s Terrible Prison System
Lawmakers and the governor should strongly consider the findings and recommendations in this impressive task force report.
Donna Burton/U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Reopen Government And Argue About The Wall Later
President Trump has invoked the facade of a border crisis purely to save his own political hide. Congress must act in the best interest of all Americans.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2018
Lawmakers Must Resist Any Effort To Undercut Hawaii’s Public Records Law
A recent major ruling from the Hawaii Supreme Court makes clear the necessity of government transparency.
Civil Beat/2010
DOE Workers Deserve Better When They’re Injured On The Job
The looming legislative session offers an opportunity to push for much-needed improvements in the workers’ compensation system.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Keith Kaneshiro’s Raised Middle Finger
Instead of responding directly to reports of a federal corruption investigation into his office, the Honolulu prosecuting attorney kicks up a cloud of smoke.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Can Someone Please Tell Us What The Hell Is Going On At The City Prosecutor’s Office?
Keith Kaneshiro may be the target of a federal investigation into corruption. But his office will neither confirm nor deny.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Honolulu Cops Have Two Good Ideas To Help The Homeless
HPD’s “lift zones” for park camping and a diversion-from-jail program with city prosecutors are welcome ideas to alleviate a vexing crisis.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2018
Give Hawaii’s LG A Real Job To Do
The position is historically powerless and a big waste of money, time and talent.
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Here’s An Idea: A Lottery To Pay For Honolulu Rail
Instead of taxing visitors and residents, the revenue could come from ticket buyers.
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Care Home Audit Demands Swift Action From Ige
It’s long past time for Gov. David Ige to insist on changes and improvement within the Department of Health’s care home regulatory branch.