Hawaii lawmakers need to hear from the public on hundreds of bills intended to restore the public’s trust on government.
Let The Sunshine In
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Rep. Natalia Hussey-Burdick: How To Reform Government Without Even Passing New Laws
A veteran staffer turned lawmaker, this Kailua legislator points out how the Legislature could be more transparent in so many ways.
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The Democratic Party Platform Calls For Serious Government Reform. So Why Are Democrats Reluctant To Do It?
What does it mean to be a Democratic legislator in Hawaii? We are about to find out.
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John Pritchett: Daniel In The Lions’ Den
The work of retired Judge Dan Foley and the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct is front and center at the Hawaii Legislature.
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The Winds Of Change May Be Starting To Blow In An Otherwise ‘Dark Time’
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says he is embracing a new era of public openness in government, a welcome change from his secretive predecessor.
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Chad Blair: Are House And Senate Leaders Taking Ethics Reform Seriously?
Speaker Scott Saiki and President Ron Kouchi explain where they stand on restoring public trust at the Capitol.
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Rep. Amy Perruso: Don’t Underestimate How Important Reform Is To The Public
This lawmaker hopes citizens will seize the moment and testify in support of dozens of measures to make state government more transparent and accountable.
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Hawaii House GOP: Government Reform Is A Priority
The minority’s package of bills adopts all the proposals of a special commission, including term limits.
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Hawaii Gov Signals He’ll Sign Ethics Reform Bills That Land On His Desk
Josh Green also said he will not hold campaign fundraisers during the legislative session.