House Bill 1591 clarifies the public’s First Amendment right to film or photograph law enforcement.
UH Beat
Civil Beat is teaming up with the University of Hawaii journalism program for coverage of the legislative session. Students will cover the session under the guidance of UH professor Brett Oppegaard and Civil Beat reporter Blaze Lovell and we’ll publish their work here. Stories will also be published in conjunction with Ka Leo, the UH student newspaper.
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Hawaii Lawmakers Look For ‘Compromise’ On Controversial Police Seizures
Where to store confiscated property and how much taxpayers may need to pay for law enforcement programs are some of the issues getting attention from lawmakers this session.
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Minimum Wage, Affordable Housing Top Legislative Agendas On Opening Day
Lawmakers will also consider proposals to expand access to mental health care, create new jobs and fund higher education programs in Hawaii.
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State Natural Resources Agency Wants $1 Million To Fight Wildfires
It’s difficult to project the cost of fighting these fires even as the threat they pose increases, officials say.
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Civil Beat Is Partnering With UH To Teach Journalism Students
A class of student reporters, most of them college seniors, have already produced stories out of the Legislature’s opening day.