My colleague Chad Blair published a profile of John Radcliffe, former executive director of the Hawaii State Teachers Association and one of the state’s most prominent lobbyists.

His clients include the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly and the Hawaii School Bus Association — and a group pushing to legalize gambling here.

You’ll enjoy getting to know the guy who represents these key groups at the Legislature. Story here.

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