Sen. Les Ihara believes rank-and-file lawmakers could be asserting themselves in committees and on the floor.
Let The Sunshine In
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The Sunshine Blog: Sunshine And Silver Linings As Bills Become Law Or Keep Moving Forward
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 Sunshine Blog: It’s Getting To Be Crunch Time At The Capitol
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 Resists The Basic Principles Of Sunshine Law
When the public business of democracy is conducted in darkness, shady deals are more common and corruption can flourish.
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The Sunshine Blog: Civil Beat Gets A Visit From A VIP, And We Keep On Trackin’
Short takes, outtakes, observations and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
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Political Gamesmanship In The Senate Illustrates Hawaii’s Desperate Need For Ethical Leadership
Sunshine bills and rule changes are not enough if powerful legislators are allowed to rule over fiefdoms at the Capitol.
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The Sunshine Blog: Reducing The Cost Of Public Records, The Price Of Secrecy
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 Sunshine Blog: Reform Bills Head To Gov, And Carrots And Sticks For Counties
Short takes, outtakes, observations and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
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Want To Find Out More About Your Legislator? Don’t Bother With The Legislature’s Website
The Legislature’s staff and tech people are working to keep legislative action and information up to date. Too bad lawmakers aren’t doing their part.