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Hawaii’s Republicans Don’t Get Many Bills Passed, But They’re Playing A Long Game Anthony Quintano/ Civil Beat/2016

Hawaii’s Republicans Don’t Get Many Bills Passed, But They’re Playing A Long Game

The minority caucus agrees it needs more members to get things done, but there is disagreement on how to get there.

Teacher Housing Has Only Been In Rural Areas, But That Could Change Ku’u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2019

Teacher Housing Has Only Been In Rural Areas, But That Could Change

Proposed legislation would fund a pilot program with locations in urban Oahu.

Senate ‘Bullies’ Are Creating Chaos At The Capitol This Year David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Senate ‘Bullies’ Are Creating Chaos At The Capitol This Year

Donovan Dela Cruz and Michelle Kidani have taken political strong-arming to an alarming level as they work to control business and financial issues, their colleagues say.

Why This Hawaii Lawmaker’s Job With A Major Construction Company Raises Concern Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Why This Hawaii Lawmaker’s Job With A Major Construction Company Raises Concern

Rep. Micah Aiu and others say there's no conflict of interest, but the lawmaker must tread carefully in his role as a lawyer for Nan Inc.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority Is A Step Closer To Being Dissolved David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Hawaii Tourism Authority Is A Step Closer To Being Dissolved

Proposed legislation would create a destination management office to replace the HTA.

Senators Reject Governor’s Pick For Economy Chief But Give Thumbs-Up To New DHHL Director David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Senators Reject Governor’s Pick For Economy Chief But Give Thumbs-Up To New DHHL Director

Gov. Josh Green said Chris Sadayasu "would have made a good DBEDT director" and they'll discuss "next steps."

Beth Fukumoto: We Must Take Action To Help Teens Struggling With Mental Health Issues Megan Tagami/Civil Beat/2022

Beth Fukumoto: We Must Take Action To Help Teens Struggling With Mental Health Issues

More youth advisory councils would enable young people to be involved in decisions about the future of their community.

‘Forever Chemicals’ Have Been Found In Hawaii’s Environment. Now What?  Yoohyun Jung/Civil Beat/2021

‘Forever Chemicals’ Have Been Found In Hawaii’s Environment. Now What? 

Increased testing for PFAS may reveal a problem Hawaii is not prepared to deal with. 

Hawaii’s New Deputy Economy Chief Has A Powerful Business Partner In The Senate Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Hawaii’s New Deputy Economy Chief Has A Powerful Business Partner In The Senate

The Hawaii State Ethics Commission said there's no conflict of interest, although Dane Wicker shouldn't take any action that affects tea.