Short takes, outtakes, observations and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Let The Sunshine In
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Let’s Be Real: Hawaii Legislators Can Pretty Much Serve As Long As They Want
There are legitimate reasons to oppose term limits, but we shouldn’t pretend they somehow already exist.
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The Sunshine Editorial Board Interview: Sen. Karl Rhoads And Rep. David Tarnas
The Hawaii House and Senate judiciary committee chairs talk about sunshine and process reform at the Hawaii Legislature.
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Tommy Waters Is Taking The Hit On Honolulu Council Raises. And That’s Just Fine With Him
The Honolulu City Council chair says he doesn’t plan to let council members vote on the substantial raises put forward by the salary commission.
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The Sunshine Blog: Schools Chief Gets A Job Review, And The Latest On The Feds’ Not-So-Secret Document
Short takes, outtakes, observations and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
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Why Won’t Hawaii Lawmakers Let The Public Vote On Important Policy Questions?
From serious measures to trial balloons, none is coming soon to a ballot near you.
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Rep. Elle Cochran: Bills Entered ‘Twilight Zone’ As Legislators Rushed To Adjourn
Nothing she saw during eight years of open government on the Maui County Council prepared her for her first chaotic session at the Capitol.
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The Sunshine Blog: Take Our Post-Session Quiz. Are You A Capitol Insider Or A Confused Outsider?
Short takes, outtakes, observations and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
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The Hawaii Legislature Is Broken
And the only way to fix it is for lawmakers to radically change the way they do business. If not, voters should act.