Politics

Land And Power 2023: How One Influential Hawaii Senator Is Using Public Agencies To His Advantage Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Land And Power 2023: How One Influential Hawaii Senator Is Using Public Agencies To His Advantage

A decade after his controversial Public Land Development Corp. was dissolved in the face of a public outcry, Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz is using other agencies to buy and develop land.

Rigging The System: The Martin Kao Case Offers An Inside View Of Pay-To-Play Politics U.S. Sen. Susan Collins/2019

Rigging The System: The Martin Kao Case Offers An Inside View Of Pay-To-Play Politics

The former Hawaii defense contractor has pleaded guilty to a series of federal crimes related to PPP fraud and illegal campaign donations. Court records detail how he tried to get away with it.

Beth Fukumoto: Some Ideas For Finally Achieving Political Parity For Women Courtesy: Hawaii Women's Legislative Caucus/2023

Beth Fukumoto: Some Ideas For Finally Achieving Political Parity For Women

Until we rid ourselves of biases, women candidates will have a steeper climb. But research shows that gender and race can be turned to an advantage.

Lawmakers Deep Six Legislation That Would  Enable Counties To Redistrict Lands Civil Beat/2010

Lawmakers Deep Six Legislation That Would Enable Counties To Redistrict Lands

The bill was substantially altered during conference committee drawing scrutiny.

Food And Farming Advocates Look To State Budget After Mixed Results This Session Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Food And Farming Advocates Look To State Budget After Mixed Results This Session

The hemp industry is poised for a legislative win after several years of negotiation.

One Hawaii GOP House Leader Says Her Caucus Is ‘A Cult’ Kalany Omengkar/Civil Beat/2022

One Hawaii GOP House Leader Says Her Caucus Is ‘A Cult’

Rep. Kanani Souza says she’s not willing to give up on the Republican Party, but takes issue with this particular group of lawmakers.

Campaign Cash Flowed To Hawaii Senators Just Before An Energy Bill Vote. Reform Measures Won’t Stop It Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Campaign Cash Flowed To Hawaii Senators Just Before An Energy Bill Vote. Reform Measures Won’t Stop It

A bill would prohibit lobbyists from cutting checks to lawmakers during the legislative session, but wouldn’t prevent other people with an interest in legislation from writing checks.

‘Nobody Gets To Run A State For 50 Years Anymore’: Hawaii Political Life After Dan Inouye PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014

‘Nobody Gets To Run A State For 50 Years Anymore’: Hawaii Political Life After Dan Inouye

Ten years after the political giant’s death, power is more fragmented — but politics has become more inclusive.

Hawaii Lawmaker Is Barred From Kuhio Parade After Pride Flag Comments Getty Images/iStockphoto/2011

Hawaii Lawmaker Is Barred From Kuhio Parade After Pride Flag Comments

Republican Rep. Elijah Pierick has been widely criticized after questioning the display of a pride flag at a middle school .

Hawaii Senate President Remains Mum On The Turmoil In His Caucus Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Hawaii Senate President Remains Mum On The Turmoil In His Caucus

Sen. Ron Kouchi isn’t talking about whether longtime members of his caucus are bullying their peers over a political appointment.