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The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: US Rep. Jill Tokuda David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: US Rep. Jill Tokuda

Hawaii's newest member of its congressional delegation recalls the chaotic first four days of the new House, here priorities for education and agriculture, and the ongoing need to diversify government representation.
Chad Blair: The Republicans Are Melting Down Screenshot/2023

Chad Blair: The Republicans Are Melting Down

The speaker debacle, the failed midterms, possible indictments and more illustrate a Republican Party in deep disarray. Can it recover?
Congress Sends Kaena Point Heritage Bill To Biden Courtesy: Rep. Ed Case

Congress Sends Kaena Point Heritage Bill To Biden

The legislation could lead to federal conservation of the Oahu wilderness area.

Tokuda Says She’s Ready To Take On A Divided Washington Courtesy: Jill Tokuda/2022

Tokuda Says She’s Ready To Take On A Divided Washington

The newly elected Hawaii congresswoman will be in the minority party for the first time in her career.
Overdue Reform Or Underhanded Deal? Here’s What’s In Manchin’s Permitting Bill Screenshot/manchin.senate.gov

Overdue Reform Or Underhanded Deal? Here’s What’s In Manchin’s Permitting Bill

It’s unclear how big of an effect the bill will have on construction timelines, or how it will benefit fossil fuel projects compared to renewables.
Hawaii Proud Boys Founder Pleads Guilty To Role In Jan. 6 Riot U.S. Justice Department/2021

Hawaii Proud Boys Founder Pleads Guilty To Role In Jan. 6 Riot

Nicholas Ochs faces up to 20 years in prison for the charge of obstruction of an official proceeding.
Rep. Kahele Visits Taiwan With Congressional Colleagues U.S. Congress/2022

Rep. Kahele Visits Taiwan With Congressional Colleagues

Meeting with President Tsai reaffirmed "unwavering commitment" to supporting Democracy, says Hawaii delegate.
Senate Democrats Pass ‘Historic’ Climate, Healthcare And Tax Bill Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022

Senate Democrats Pass ‘Historic’ Climate, Healthcare And Tax Bill

There's more than $370 billion for energy and climate programs, including a $25 million set aside for Native Hawaiian communities.
Hirono, Schatz Want Term Limits For US Supreme Court Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2019

Hirono, Schatz Want Term Limits For US Supreme Court

Legislation calls for a new justice to take the bench every two years and spend 18 years in active service.

Can Patrick Branco’s Mainland Backers Buy Him A Seat In Congress? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Can Patrick Branco’s Mainland Backers Buy Him A Seat In Congress?

The freshman legislator is a newcomer to Hawaii politics, but super PACs with special interests in Washington have spent more than $1 million trying to get him elected.