The county’s chief executive and head of the Maui Office of Recovery discuss federal funding for the rebuilding of Lahaina and Upcountry.
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‘There Can Be Peace’: Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green Wants To Heal The Country
In a wide-ranging conversation, the governor makes it pretty clear where his head is at when it comes to combining his ongoing efforts for Hawaiʻi with his future national ambitions.
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The Sunshine Blog: A Political Pot-Boiler Unfolds At The Hawaiʻi Senate
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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Look Who’s Talking — Or Not — At Hawaiʻi’s Legislature
For some lawmakers, quietly is the most effective way to legislate. Others feel the public should hear exactly where they stand.
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Who Is Your Lawmaker Listening To? See For Yourself How They Vote
Hawaiʻi legislators make many decisions on bills behind closed doors. Civil Beat’s new searchable tracker of archived information helps you connect the dots.
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Are Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Just Rubber-Stamping Bills Every Session?
A new research tool shows the vast majority of bills pass out of the Legislature with no opposition.
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The Sunshine Blog: Six Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Say ‘Shalom!’ To Israel
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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What Democracy’s Backsliding In Washington Means For Hawaiʻi
We need to prepare now for potential changes in the way the federal government treats Hawaiʻi.
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Scott Nago’s Bumpy Ride As Hawaiʻi’s Chief Election Officer
He’s held the job longer than anyone else in state history and been at the center of controversy nearly every election cycle.