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Neal Milner: Don’t Mistake Incompetence For Corruption Anita Hofschneider/Civil Beat/2021

Neal Milner: Don’t Mistake Incompetence For Corruption

Good government is about government that knows how to do things right and does the things it promises.

If You Care About Ethics Reform, You Better Speak Up Blaze Lovell/Civil Beat/2023

If You Care About Ethics Reform, You Better Speak Up

Hawaii lawmakers need to hear from the public on hundreds of bills intended to restore the public’s trust on government. 

Rep. Natalia Hussey-Burdick: How To Reform Government Without Even Passing New Laws David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

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.

John Pritchett: Daniel In The Lions’ Den John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

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.

The Winds Of Change May Be Starting To Blow In An Otherwise ‘Dark Time’ Flickr: Chris Yarzab

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.

Chad Blair: Are House And Senate Leaders Taking Ethics Reform Seriously? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

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.

Rep. Amy Perruso: Don’t Underestimate How Important Reform Is To The Public David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

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.
Hawaii House GOP: Government Reform Is A Priority Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2023

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.
Hawaii Gov Signals He’ll Sign Ethics Reform Bills That Land On His Desk David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

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.