Cory Lum/Civil Beat
These Lawmakers Think The State Should Charge $20 To Unblock Porn Sites
The ACLU argues the bills, which would require manufacturers to place blocking devices on computers and phones, are unconstitutional.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Looks Like We’ll Still Be Using Private Prisons On The Mainland For A While
Legislative leaders who are trying to solve Hawaii’s prison crisis say it’s unrealistic to think we can move hundreds of inmates back here anytime soon.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Report: Far Fewer HPD Officers Were Fired Or Suspended Last Year
Those recommended for discharge often end up keeping their jobs through arbitration. That’s what happened with eight officers whose cases closed in 2017.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2019
Pod Squad: Why Does Hawaii Have So Many People Behind Bars?
A new task force makes clear that the state has had the wrong criminal justice policy for the past 40 years.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Kauai, Big Island Mayors Dubious About Raising Minimum Wage
Honolulu’s mayor supports the pay increase, but leaders of islands hit hard by disasters last year say now is not the time.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Almost Half The Senate Signs On To Bill To Legalize Recreational Marijuana
The prospects are promising for the measure in the 25-member Senate, but Gov. David Ige opposes legalization.
Obama by Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Chad Blair: Do We Really Need A Dan Inouye Day? Or An Obama Ice Cream Shop?
Lawmakers are rushing to honor the former president and our deceased U.S. senators. But why?
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Key Lawmakers Are Trying To Water Down Inspection Rules For Elder Care Homes
House and Senate bills would undercut a new law that requires unannounced state inspections of care homes by making those optional.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat
Dozens Of Proposed Bills Could Change The Way We Vote
Recounts in close elections, all-mail balloting and easing the voter registration process are among the measures this session.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Quit Stalling On The New Police Standards Board
Gov. David Ige reluctantly let the board go through last session without his signature. Now he wants to delay its full implementation for four years.