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The Sunshine Blog: No Rain Check For State Lawmakers Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

The Sunshine Blog: No Rain Check For State Lawmakers

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

Hawai‘i Might Just Slay Citizens United — And You Can Help Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2019

Hawai‘i Might Just Slay Citizens United — And You Can Help

We have the authority — and the responsibility — to get rid of dark money.

Can Hawaiʻi Deliver All Of America From Citizens United? AP Photo/Alex Brandon/2023

Can Hawaiʻi Deliver All Of America From Citizens United?

A state Senate bill proposes a novel approach that one legal expert says would make the controversial national campaign finance law irrelevant in the islands.

The Sunshine Blog: Driving While MAGA Steve Holck photo

The Sunshine Blog: Driving While MAGA

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

Bites & Bev Snack Shop Is A Major Capitol Improvement Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026

Bites & Bev Snack Shop Is A Major Capitol Improvement

There is finally a decent place to grab a quick meal and a tasty beverage for visitors and workers at the Hawaiʻi Legislature.

The Department Of Justice Is Suing States For Sensitive Voter Data Kalany Omengkar/Civil Beat/2024

The Department Of Justice Is Suing States For Sensitive Voter Data

An election law scholar explains why federal efforts are facing resistance.

The Sunshine Blog: The Cash Is Starting To Flow In Race For LG Screenshot/2026

The Sunshine Blog: The Cash Is Starting To Flow In Race For LG

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

The Sunshine Blog: Budget Constraints Doom Full Public Funding Of Elections Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

The Sunshine Blog: Budget Constraints Doom Full Public Funding Of Elections

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

How Hawaiʻi Residents Can Benefit From FEMA Programs Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

How Hawaiʻi Residents Can Benefit From FEMA Programs

If President Trump issues a disaster declaration for the March Oʻahu floods, then federal money will flow to Hawaiʻi. Here are some specifics on how to take advantage of various programs.

Airbnb As Tax Collector? It’s A Familiar Debate In The Legislature Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Airbnb As Tax Collector? It’s A Familiar Debate In The Legislature

Taxpayer information collected by booking companies would be used to collect taxes but not to allow counties to crack down on illegal vacation rentals.