Sunshine bills and rule changes are not enough if powerful legislators are allowed to rule over fiefdoms at the Capitol.

Short takes, outtakes, observations and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

Short takes, outtakes, observations and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

The Legislature's staff and tech people are working to keep legislative action and information up to date. Too bad lawmakers aren't doing their part.

Sometimes only an outside perspective can purge an entrenched culture of corruption.

Short takes, outtakes, observations and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

Short takes, outtakes, observations and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

Hawaii State Ombudsman Robin Matsunaga has served in the position since 1998.

Short takes, outtakes, observations and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

Why do Hawaii lawmakers place “defective effective dates” in legislation? To make sure that they do not pass without agreement from both chambers.