Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonists.

Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonists.

Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonists.

Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonists.

Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonists.

Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonists.

Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonists.

The Hawaiʻi Legislature officially opens Jan. 15, and one of its sparkling stars is the new speaker of the House of Representatives. Will she bring fresh energy to the top job, or will it be more business as usual?

There are always winners and losers in every proposed budget, but some of the guests at this year’s budget banquet might be consuming more than makes sense, while others could use more than breadcrumbs.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced last week the new Oʻahu landfill would be built in Wahiawā. That’s made Westside politicians and residents very happy. But concerns are being raised over potential problems for the island’s water supply.