Lawmakers could easily allow the public to see and understand more about exactly how they do our business.

It’s time to consider full public funding, super-match programs and citizen vouchers.

A long-standing tradition allows Hawaii lawmakers to avoid casting difficult votes that could make or break bills. But it’s really a way to avoid making tough calls.

Hawaii Gov. David Ige needs to approve a bill making it easier and cheaper to get documents that can help shine a light on what agencies are doing.

Hawaii’s Law Enforcement Officer Independent Review Board will cease at the end of this month in spite of a clear need for its work.

City Council member Andria Tupola needs to reconsider her decision to let meaningful proposals go without even allowing public input.

A freshman legislator saw four of his bills addressing abandoned vehicles pass the 2022 Hawaii Legislature. Here’s how he did it.

Bills establishing ranked-choice voting, a chief data officer, retirement programs and free copying of public records passed or are set to pass this week.

Nebraska is the only state to have one, and it has cut costs, improved efficiency and reduced partisanship.

A commission formed to improve standards of conduct of state government has made recommendations, but ultimately Hawaii lawmakers must take the lead.