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Inconsistencies In Data From US Military May Hold Up Hawaii Redistricting Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Inconsistencies In Data From US Military May Hold Up Hawaii Redistricting

Hawaii's redistricting process will move forward while a commission that redraws political boundaries awaits accurate data.
Rep. Sylvia Luke’s District May Be Dissolved To Help Calm The Reapportionment Furor Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Rep. Sylvia Luke’s District May Be Dissolved To Help Calm The Reapportionment Furor

The latest proposed House maps have also been amended to avoid combining sitting Democratic lawmakers in the same districts.
The Proposed Sites For Oahu’s New Landfill Would Threaten Drinking Water, Officials Say Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2021

The Proposed Sites For Oahu’s New Landfill Would Threaten Drinking Water, Officials Say

The four sites under consideration are all above groundwater aquifers. But finding a new location could require repealing a law meant to protect communities and delaying the city’s already tight deadline.
Chad Blair: Is Tulsi Gabbard Still A Democrat? Screenshot/2021

Chad Blair: Is Tulsi Gabbard Still A Democrat?

The words and actions of the former Hawaii congresswoman show her to be leaning ever more rightward.
Can The Hawaii Reapportionment Commission Solve This Political ‘Jigsaw Puzzle’? Screenshot

Can The Hawaii Reapportionment Commission Solve This Political ‘Jigsaw Puzzle’?

Residents have drafted proposed reapportionment plans ahead of a public comment period set to start Tuesday.
Hawaii GOP Elects New Party Chair, Again Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2014

Hawaii GOP Elects New Party Chair, Again

Lynn Finnegan is a former state House representative and Lt. Gov. candidate.
Case, Kahele Vote For Biden’s $1.75 Trillion Build Back Better Bill Nick Grube/Civil Beat

Case, Kahele Vote For Biden’s $1.75 Trillion Build Back Better Bill

Hawaii Congressman Ed Case and other moderates were apprehensive about the legislation.
Gary Gill Returns To Politics In Bid For State House Submitted

Gary Gill Returns To Politics In Bid For State House

The former Honolulu City Council chair is seeking to fill the seat held by Sylvia Luke.
Josh Green Raises Money On Mainland For Hawaii Governor’s Race Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Josh Green Raises Money On Mainland For Hawaii Governor’s Race

His absence leaves Hawaii Attorney General Clare Connors to fill in as acting governor while Gov. David Ige is in Scotland.
Keith Amemiya Joins Race For Hawaii Lt. Gov. Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Keith Amemiya Joins Race For Hawaii Lt. Gov.

His entrance raises to five the number of Democrats seeking the office. Will Ron Menor make six?