Not so long ago, lawmakers and journalists would be given cases of whiskey as gifts during the holidays. 

Well, we can tell you from first-hand experience that journalists haven’t gotten gifts like that in years.

And now, Hawaii lawmakers are turning down even two bottles of wine.

Times sure have changed! Read the full story

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