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The Sunshine Editorial Board Interview: Sen. Karl Rhoads And Rep. David Tarnas David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Sunshine Editorial Board Interview: Sen. Karl Rhoads And Rep. David Tarnas

The Hawaii House and Senate judiciary committee chairs talk about sunshine and process reform at the Hawaii Legislature.

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: The Pacific Remote Islands Coalition David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: The Pacific Remote Islands Coalition

Sol Kaho‘ohalahala, Nai‘a Lewis and William Aila explain why the area should be granted sanctuary status by the United States.

The Hawaii Legislature Is Broken David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Hawaii Legislature Is Broken

And the only way to fix it is for lawmakers to radically change the way they do business. If not, voters should act.

It’s Hard Not To Be Disappointed In What Was Supposed To Be A Big Year For Government Reform David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

It’s Hard Not To Be Disappointed In What Was Supposed To Be A Big Year For Government Reform

There was a lot of talk about making things better this session, and some sunshine bills were passed. But the big ones died in darkness.

You Should Be Outraged Over What Happened To The Plan To Publicly Finance Campaigns David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

You Should Be Outraged Over What Happened To The Plan To Publicly Finance Campaigns

With almost $1 million in his campaign fund, Donovan Dela Cruz shoots down an effort to give other candidates a chance.

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Former Hawaii Supreme Court Justice Mike Wilson David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Former Hawaii Supreme Court Justice Mike Wilson

Judges and justices must retire at 70, but Wilson is as engaged as ever with environmental issues and criminal justice reform.

Bluer Skies Or Continued Cloudiness? Legislators Are About To Choose Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Bluer Skies Or Continued Cloudiness? Legislators Are About To Choose

Let your lawmakers know where you stand on efforts to reform state government, because the next two weeks are crucial.

Hawaii Child Welfare Officials Need To Recognize The US Constitution Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Hawaii Child Welfare Officials Need To Recognize The US Constitution

Federal decisions have made it clear that accused parents have rights, but the state agencies that run the child welfare system are continuing to ignore them.

Political Gamesmanship In The Senate Illustrates Hawaii’s Desperate Need For Ethical Leadership David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Political Gamesmanship In The Senate Illustrates Hawaii’s Desperate Need For Ethical Leadership

Sunshine bills and rule changes are not enough if powerful legislators are allowed to rule over fiefdoms at the Capitol.

Gov. Josh Green Says He’s Already Taking Steps To Make Hawaii Government More Open Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Gov. Josh Green Says He’s Already Taking Steps To Make Hawaii Government More Open

The high cost of public records and problems with the Office of Information Practices are on the governor's mind these days.