When a board sits at the crossroads of public money and political influence, transparency becomes even more important.
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The Sunshine Blog: Stemming The Flow Of Campaign Cash, Hawaiʻi Style
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
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What Happens When The Governor Can’t Trust His Lieutenant Governor?
The two may seem like a team but the Legislature is the only authority that can remove an elected official from office in Hawaiʻi.
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The Sunshine Blog: Pay-To-Play Bill Passes Judiciary Committee
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
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Tom Coffman’s Legacy Includes History Of Japanese Americans After Pearl Harbor
The late author preserved a story that too few Americans know at a time fear and racism overwhelmed the nation.
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The Sunshine Blog: Lawmakers Told $35K Probe Could Take Until … August?
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
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Circling The Wagons Around Sen. Michelle Kidani Is Not Serving The Public
Some of the Senate’s most powerful members are protecting their longtime friend. That’s not what the public wants or expects.
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The Sunshine Blog: A Face Mask Ban For Cops Picks Up Early Momentum
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
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Hot Political Topics Are Stoking Sunshine Bills This Year
Now that the bill-filing deadline has passed, here’s our handy roadmap for following hundreds of government accountability and political reform bills proposed for the 2026 session.