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The Honolulu Police Commission Doesn’t Know What HPD Needs
Police chief selection processes are often carried out in isolation from department employees, not just in Honolulu.
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Is Hawaiʻi Doing Enough To Rein In Artificial Intelligence?
States are leading the way to regulate AI, but a national report finds the Aloha State comes up short.
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Honolulu’s Housing Problem Isn’t Just Supply. It’s A Process
The city keeps tripping over the same procedural mistakes.
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The Silence Of The Senate: These Legislative Leaders Simply Aren’t Talking
Mum’s the word for President Ron Kouchi and Ways and Means Chair Donovan Dela Cruz.
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The Sunshine Blog: Some Helpful Advice For When Public Discourse Goes Awry
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
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Is A Civil War Possible In America — Or Hawaiʻi?
We’re living in difficult times. Here are snapshots of possible scenarios in our near future.
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The Sunshine Interview: Camron Hurt Of Common Cause Hawaiʻi
The good-government advocate talks about improving the elections process and enacting more state government reforms.
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The Sunshine Blog: New Lobbying Firm Brings DC Clout, Hawaiʻi Style
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.