Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Let The Sunshine In
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The Sunshine Blog: Hawaii’s New Nepotism Law Is Kicking In
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
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A Civic Creed For Hawaii
What does it mean to be a good citizen in a world full of challenge and temptation?
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The Silent Treatment Is No Way To Run A Maui County In Crisis
The county won’t talk about its communications strategy regarding the deadly Lahaina fire, including who is making decisions on what to tell the public.
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Hawaii Ethics Commission Steps Up Training Of Government Employees
Compliance with taking a mandatory ethics course has increased significantly, but some organizations still lag.
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The Sunshine Blog: Zoomed Out, Wahiawa Moolah, And Someone Doesn’t Like Us
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
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Chad Blair: When The Hawaii Legislature First Decided Public Access Was Important
Public access at the State Capitol barely existed until 1989 when House Democrats succeeded in enacting major reforms. Their work is still a template for future reform.
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Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii Should Look To Other States When It Comes To Ethics Reform
While an Office of the Public Advocate would be one way to hold officials accountable, there are other options.
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The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Maui County Council Chair Alice Lee
She discusses economic concerns following the August wildfires, the steep challenges in rebuilding, and why it’s important for public officials to speak directly and frequently with the media.