Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

Until serious initiatives are implemented by the government and civil society, federal and state public record laws will fail to reach their promised potential.

Drones and ShotSpotter and even more surveillance cameras are invading our privacy and need effective oversight.

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

But a few significant issues failed to generate much interest this year as legislators scurried to meet the crossover deadline.

A Senate bill would replace party primaries with a single open primary in which every candidate appears on one ballot and every voter can choose from the full field.

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

We need to raise the voices of our communities to challenge what our government could look like. 

Top lobbyists often have more influence than the lawmakers themselves who pass or reject their bills.

If liquefied natural gas proponents believe their case is strong, they should be willing to meet these standards.