PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Officials Still Silent About How Killer Escaped From Hawaii State Hospital
The AG’s office issued a $500,000 warrant for the arrest of Randall Saito, calling him a “dangerous individual” who needs to be off the street.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Chad Blair: Special Interests Spend Big On Their Lobbyists
Ethics Commission reports provide some details about what Hawaii’s professional persuaders spend, and what they earn.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Chad Blair: Hawaii’s Surprising Number Of Lobbyists
It doesn’t take a whole lot to satisfy the state’s legal definition of a lobbyist.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Did Hawaii Lawmakers Just Give Public Worker Unions Too Much Power?
Government officials fear a bill sitting on Gov. Ige’s desk will strip them of their ability to tell their employees what to do without union interference.
Delays, Denials Plague Hawaii’s Program To Help Injured Workers
The state is trying to streamline its workers’ compensation system, but critics say wholesale changes are needed.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014
Lawsuit Targets Secrecy In Hawaii Tax Change Proposals
Why did the Ige administration try to change rules on tax refunds and general excise tax licenses? It doesn’t want you to know.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Hawaii Failed To Take Steps Meant To Prevent Day Care Deaths
State officials promised lawmakers they’d draft new rules to protect infants, but more than three years later nothing’s changed.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Labor Pains: Still No Deal On Bill To Assist Maui Hospital Workers
State lawmakers plan to reconvene in special session Wednesday as the governor continues talks with union members.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Lawmakers, Governor Seek Compromise On Maui Hospital Bill
UPDATED: The Legislature plans to amend the vetoed measure next week to provide severance pay to unionized workers, address legal flaws in the legislation and honor union contracts.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Lawmakers Consider ‘Mobile Court’ For Homeless Defendants
A court for nonviolent misdemeanor cases involving the homeless might help unclog dockets.