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Naka Nathaniel: Here’s One Thing The Legislature Got Right Suevon Lee/Civil Beat/2017

Naka Nathaniel: Here’s One Thing The Legislature Got Right

Early investments in kids reduces reliance on government support later in life.

Beth Fukumoto: Would You Win A Trivia Quiz About Hawaii’s Emblems And Symbols? Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Beth Fukumoto: Would You Win A Trivia Quiz About Hawaii’s Emblems And Symbols?

What started out as the basis for a fun column ended up being an enriching journey into Hawaii’s history.

Hawaii Legislature Delivers Mixed Bag On Climate, Environment Solutions Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Legislature Delivers Mixed Bag On Climate, Environment Solutions

Lawmakers punted on key cesspool measures, but they made some progress on conservation and the state’s zero-emission goals.

Lawmakers End Session Amid Criticism Of The Budget And Use Of Surplus David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Lawmakers End Session Amid Criticism Of The Budget And Use Of Surplus

Gov. Green was given the power to restore funding to the Hawaii Tourism Authority, but some Democrats decried budget cuts to public schools and the University of Hawaii.

‘Fox Watching The Henhouse’: Last Minute Tweaks To Land Use Bill Create A Stir David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

‘Fox Watching The Henhouse’: Last Minute Tweaks To Land Use Bill Create A Stir

Updated: The bill was recommitted to conference committee Thursday, effectively killing it.

Denby Fawcett: Tighter Regulation Of Vaping In Hawaii No Longer Just A Pipe Dream Courtesy Hawaii Public Health Initiative

Denby Fawcett: Tighter Regulation Of Vaping In Hawaii No Longer Just A Pipe Dream

Hawaii youth have been heavily involved in raising awareness about the risks of vaping and the marketing that targets kids.

Food And Farming Advocates Look To State Budget After Mixed Results This Session Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Food And Farming Advocates Look To State Budget After Mixed Results This Session

The hemp industry is poised for a legislative win after several years of negotiation.

Hawaii’s Green Fee Proposal Dies At The Last Minute — Again David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii’s Green Fee Proposal Dies At The Last Minute — Again

Supporters had hoped they had the momentum to get it through the Legislature this year.

The Untimely Death Of Key Hawaii Ag Official Could Set Back Projects Photo Courtesy: ADC

The Untimely Death Of Key Hawaii Ag Official Could Set Back Projects

State officials and stakeholders have suddenly found themselves asking who will carry on the work of the late James Nakatani.

Hawaii Senate Committee Green Lights New Ag Director Sharon Hurd David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Senate Committee Green Lights New Ag Director Sharon Hurd

Several major land leases are set to be moved from DLNR to DOA in a matter of months, resolving a lingering issue.