Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Some Pot Bills Are Still Alive, But Recreational Use Looks Like A Nonstarter
Measures that still have a shot would allow sales of edibles at medical marijuana dispensaries and protect medical users from workplace discrimination.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
Hawaii Could Really Use This Federal Prison That Has Plenty Of Empty Cells
Legislation to negotiate for the acquisition of the Federal Detention Center is moving rapidly through the Legislature, but the idea still faces big obstacles.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Banning Bikes At The Capitol Would Make Cycling On Oahu Even Harder
With the right design, walkers and cyclists can coexist on the Capitol grounds. Legislators, however, are pushing for an outright ban.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
US Supreme Court Ruling Boosts Hawaii Effort To Limit Property Forfeiture
Hawaii’s policy for seizing property has long been criticized because it can affect people who are only suspected in crimes, sometimes not even charged.
Civil Beat
Judge: HPD Must Release Arbitration Report On Officer Who Beat Girlfriend
There is a “significant public interest” in how the Honolulu Police Department handles misconduct investigations of its officers, the judge says.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Kirk Caldwell’s Side Job At The Bank Would Be Outlawed Under This Bill
UPDATED: House Speaker Scott Saiki’s anti-moonlighting bill would apply to the governor as well as Hawaii’s mayors.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Legislature Should Stop Shooting Down Hawaii’s Most-Needed Reforms
When it comes to measures that might affect their power, lawmakers won’t even hold public hearings.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2018
Overdue Report Holds Up Hawaii Plan To Prevent Gender Discrimination
The Legislature approved creating a state version of the federal Title IX law, but its January 2020 implementation will be delayed.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Here’s One Idea For Keeping Crime Out Of Waikiki — Keep Offenders Out
UPDATED: A bill before the Legislature would prohibit people with three or more Waikiki-related misdemeanors from being in the district at night.
Leo Azambuja
Lawmakers: Release Information When A Prisoner Dies
As the death toll mounts for inmates in custody, legislators push bills to force disclosure of information.