The panel also forwarded a bill on legislative meetings but will take more time to examine proposals on public records, meetings and a state voters guide.

The Aug. 13 primary saw Republican turnout rise significantly, especially in rural areas.

Clear, consistent communication about the issues that matter, what they mean for all of us and what the public needs to do about it is vital.

Unlike other counties, Kauai's council has never had a female majority. Experts say voter bias isn't to blame.

The proposals come in the wake of high-profile bribery charges against elected officials.

Everybody likes to complain about corruption, but what if it means voting for the enemy?

Updated: Rep. Matt LoPresti was arrested Thursday, a little more than a year after Rep. Sharon Har was also arrested for drunken driving.

Our Hawaii Action is creating a super PAC and 501(c)4 dark money group to influence voters in favor of progressive candidates.

Former Rep. Ty Cullen has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes when he was a state lawmaker.

Dennis Jung succeeds Tyler Dos Santos-Tam.