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Hawaii Democrats Believe In Public Financing For Elections Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Democrats Believe In Public Financing For Elections

The present campaign finance system creates a strong connection between private donors and elected officials.

Why Did A State Senator Skip The Scott Glenn Confirmation Vote? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Why Did A State Senator Skip The Scott Glenn Confirmation Vote?

Joy San Buenaventura was nowhere to be found the day her colleagues deadlocked over the contested gubernatorial nominee.

Why Are Suicide Rates So High In NHPI Populations? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Why Are Suicide Rates So High In NHPI Populations?

A Hawaii Health Department task force could help provide some answers.

More Data Needed To Help Reduce Cancer Disparities UH Cancer Center

More Data Needed To Help Reduce Cancer Disparities

House Bill 1301 would fund a study that focuses on Native Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders and Asian communities in Hawaii.

Legislature Must Fully Fund Correctional System Oversight Commission Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Legislature Must Fully Fund Correctional System Oversight Commission

Hawaii’s jails and prisons have been part of the hidden world of punishment for decades.

How Much Longer Before There Is Pay Equity For Women? Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

How Much Longer Before There Is Pay Equity For Women?

They work 73 extra days to earn what men earn in a year. Hawaii should take the lead in fighting this.

Centralized Kitchens Are The Secret To Zippy’s Success  Courtesy Zippy's

Centralized Kitchens Are The Secret To Zippy’s Success 

The students in Hawaii’s Department of Education stand to benefit from the concept.

Midwifery Should Be Regulated For Safety Of Consumers And Community Wikimedia Commons/2016

Midwifery Should Be Regulated For Safety Of Consumers And Community

Come July 1, traditional birth attendants and cultural practitioners can continue as they do today. But any one practicing midwifery must be licensed.