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Let The Sunshine In
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Labor Votes: Discontent At The Polls
Candidates who have practical ideas for turning the economy around and exhibit empathy for Americans worried about how to pay their bills could receive the bulk of the union vote.
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This Campaign Finance Whiz Helps Hawaiʻi Politicians Keep Their Books In Order
After 33 years with the state Campaign Spending Commission, Tony Baldomero is now working for candidates so they file “true and accurate” expense reports.
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Honolulu Has A Rare Chance To Strengthen Civilian Police Oversight
The Police Commission is in need of a new executive officer, a key position that can transform the agency if the right selection is made.
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Is Ed Case Hawaiʻi’s Most Popular Politician? Voters Say Yes
Case is a moderate Democrat who some in his party hoped to defeat this year. But in general elections he regularly outperforms his colleagues.
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Honolulu Voters Deserved A Vote On Police Accountability. They Didn’t Get One
A proposal to beef up the Honolulu Police Commission appeared headed for the November ballot. But members of the charter commission rejected it at the last minute.
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The Sunshine Blog: Will They Or Won’t They? Vote By Mail, That Is
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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Big Island Should Strengthen Its Homelessness And Housing Fund
Data shows that two households became homeless for every one that was moved into permanent housing last year.
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Data For Dummies: Hawaiʻi Facts For Those Of Us Who Can’t Read Spreadsheets
A local consulting firm has created a very user-friendly dashboard that gives people the high points about life in the islands.