Filling a $14.1 million budget hole for fiscal year 2017 and addressing the overall funding model are far less costly options than the alternatives.
Civil Beat Editorial
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion
A Supreme Civil Rights Moment for the High Court
Justices will hear arguments Tuesday in a case that could establish the right to marry for same-sex couples in all 50 states. America is ready.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion
Making a Deal on Rail Without All the Answers
Voters are opposed, big questions remain unanswered, but lawmakers move ever closer to a compromise funding rail for years into the future. Time to hit the brakes.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion
Hirono Should Continue to Resist Efforts to Weaken FOIA Law
Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono steps up to maintain public access to government records that would become off limits under a new cybersecurity bill.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion
Grant Obama Fast-Track Authority on Trade Agreement
There will be time to judge the merits of whether the Trans Pacific Partnership deal is good for Hawaii and the nation overall. But let’s get a draft on the table first.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Hawaiʻi Legislature
Just Say No to Balfour for Water Commission
A voting record that seems to value business concerns over the environment should persuade senators to reject a nominee who would be 87 by the end of his term.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Hawaiʻi Legislature, Opinion
Complete the Prescription for Medical Marijuana
Legislators are close to approving legislation that would license and heavily regulate production centers and dispensaries. It’s about time.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Honolulu, Opinion
Police Accreditation Committee Should Listen to Public’s Comments
Testimony Tuesday was candid and caustic in the Honolulu Police Department’s accreditation forum. Recent events involving HPD should prompt a close review.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion
Luke’s Bait-and-Switch on Payday Lending Must be Fixed
The powerful House committee chair eliminated the legislation’s limit on interest rates after assuring colleagues a rate cap was included in the bill.