Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
Sunshine Scorecard: One Big Bill, A Couple Small Things, The Rest Fizzled
Hawaiʻi lawmakers still can’t bring themselves to do anything that changes how they do business or makes it easier for other people to run for office.
Sophie Cocke/Civil Beat/2013
13 Years Of Fighting Pesticide Use In Hawaiʻi. Another Year Of Nothing
Another failed legislative session means we continue to suffer from inadequate data and a lack of help for families and communities.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Passing Bills Is One Thing. Implementing Them Is A Different Story
The Legislature does a poor job following up on what lawmakers want and whether it actually happens.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Now Is The Time To Scuttle The Jones Act
The reality for everyone in Hawaiʻi is this shipping law stifles competition and inflates prices.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
How The Legislature Is Violating A 187-Year-Old Constitutional Right
The Legislature has always acted quickly on petitions. Why is it delaying this one? Especially in the face of strong citizen support.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2019
Hawai‘i Might Just Slay Citizens United — And You Can Help
We have the authority — and the responsibility — to get rid of dark money.
Kalany Omengkar/Civil Beat/2024
The Department Of Justice Is Suing States For Sensitive Voter Data
An election law scholar explains why federal efforts are facing resistance.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
How Hawaiʻi Residents Can Benefit From FEMA Programs
If President Trump issues a disaster declaration for the March Oʻahu floods, then federal money will flow to Hawaiʻi. Here are some specifics on how to take advantage of various programs.
Screenshot/2026
The House Finance Committee Is Now Key To Pay-To-Play Reform
Rep. Chris Todd has the power to send a strong bill to conference, giving lawmakers something meaningful to work with.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
That Dark Cloud Over The Legislature? This Bill Would Make It Even Darker
The University of Hawaiʻi is one of the most important institutions in the state. The public needs to know more, not less, about who’s running it.