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John Pritchett: Labor Movement John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

John Pritchett: Labor Movement

Gubernatorial candidate Josh Green has quickly secured the backing of major labor organizations in the state. While certainly helpful, it's not a guarantee of victory in 2022, as some previous union-backed politicians have discovered.
John Pritchett: Train To Nowhere John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

John Pritchett: Train To Nowhere

Mayor Rick Blangiardi says Honolulu rail should now stop short of Ala Moana Center because there is not enough money to go the planned route's full 20 miles. But who's going to take a train to Halekauwila and South streets?
John Pritchett: Blowing Smoke? John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

John Pritchett: Blowing Smoke?

A bill at the Hawaii Legislature banning the sale of flavored tobacco products hit a roadblock when state Rep. Ryan Yamane dramatically amended the legislation to include provisions that make it difficult to do. Yamane says he's trying to strengthen House Bill 1570. He's also gotten significant campaign contributions from tobacco companies.
John Pritchett: Pumped Up John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

John Pritchett: Pumped Up

The average price of unleaded gas in Hawaii is fast approaching $5 a gallon. AAA attributed the jump to the conflict in Ukraine, but there are other factors, too.
John Pritchett: When Elephants Fly John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

John Pritchett: When Elephants Fly

Honolulu City Councilwoman Heidi Tsuneyoshi hopes to be the GOP nominee for governor this year. But Hawaii has elected only two Republicans since statehood in 1959 and the state is dominated by Democrats.
John Pritchett: Hawaii’s Pandemic Species John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

John Pritchett: Hawaii’s Pandemic Species

Every state in the nation except the 50th has either ditched or is planning to eliminate mask mandates. But Gov. David Ige is not yet ready to let locals and guests breathe more easily, even as the CDC on Friday dropped mask recommendations for most of the country.
John Pritchett: Who’s Next John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

John Pritchett: Who’s Next

Two former lawmakers this month were charged and quickly pleaded guilty to accepting bribes in exchange for influencing bills before the Legislature. Many people are wondering just how deep the political corruption goes.
John Pritchett: Banana Republic John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

John Pritchett: Banana Republic

Seeking a $250,000 settlement for a former police chief, Honolulu Police Commission Chair Max Sword allegedly avoided approval from the City Council — the "nine bananas," as he called them. Federal prosecutors have charged Sword with conspiracy.
John Pritchett: Stepping Stone John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

John Pritchett: Stepping Stone

Kai Kahele has been a U.S. congressman for barely a year but is reportedly already looking at a run for higher office. He served just four years in the state Senate before running for Congress in 2020.
John Pritchett: Passing The Buck John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

John Pritchett: Passing The Buck

Gov. David Ige in his annual State of the State address proposed giving $100 to each of Hawaii’s taxpayers and their dependents. It is unclear how the money would be distributed, if at all.