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The Sunshine Blog: This Longtime Hawaiʻi Senator Is Calling It Quits
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
We Must Push Lawmakers To Investigate The $35,000 Payoff
The leadership of both chambers must be shown it will be politically costly if they ignore public opinion this time.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Perfect Attendance To AWOL: Missed Votes At The Hawaiʻi Legislature
Civil Beat’s Digital Democracy database counts every missed vote during the 2025 session.
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The Sunshine Blog: The Public Wins A Couple Of Rounds
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2025
What I Saw At The Insurrection
The No Kings rally in Washington, D.C., was peaceful and plainly patriotic.
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Beth Fukumoto: Vouchers Are An Easy Way To Publicly Finance Elections
Honolulu should follow Seattle’s lead and put this candidate campaign reform directly into the hands of voters.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Rep. Jill Tokuda Says House Republicans Have Chosen ‘To Run And Hide’
While their constituents worry about services during the government shutdown, U.S. House members haven’t convened since Sept. 19.
The Sunshine Blog: Campaign Cash Is Rolling In For CD 1 Contenders
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
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Public Needs To Know More About State’s Massive Stadium Project
The proposed stadium itself is shrinking in size, but plans for surrounding development are shrouded in secrecy.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Honolulu Needs Your Help. So Quit Whining And Start Writing
The Honolulu Charter Commission is seeking ideas on how to improve city government. But time is running out for residents to get their suggestions in.