Hawaiʻi is about to start paying its lawmakers a lot more money. In some other states that has meant more months in session and full-time work.

The big real estate trusts pay little or no state corporate income tax on the money they earn.

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

The Office of Information Practices has finally formally acknowledged court rulings on hiring, firing and evaluating top public officials.

Committee chairs and legislative veterans have the best track record, a review of the data shows. But even they only get a fraction of what they introduce through.

It will reintroduce measures that were killed late in the last session with no public explanation. 

An engaged and informed public is the most powerful tool for change we have.

Meanwhile, the state Ethics Commission plans to consider addressing the “revolving door” between state officials and the private sector.

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

The county’s chief executive and head of the Maui Office of Recovery discuss federal funding for the rebuilding of Lahaina and Upcountry.