Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

For far too long the state has relied too much on tax revenue from common goods and services.

If Republicans are serious about balancing the budget, they need to start offering real solutions.

An empty homes tax could raise revenue while nudging vacant units back into the city and county’s housing supply.

Until serious initiatives are implemented by the government and civil society, federal and state public record laws will fail to reach their promised potential.

As House Finance chair, Sylvia Luke was a tough inquisitor. Now she’s the one in the hot seat.

Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonist.

Drones and ShotSpotter and even more surveillance cameras are invading our privacy and need effective oversight.

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

But a few significant issues failed to generate much interest this year as legislators scurried to meet the crossover deadline.