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House Rep. Patrick Branco Announces Run For Congress
The former U.S. diplomat says he wants to represent Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District for the long term unlike others who have held the seat.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Danny De Gracia: Why We Need A Member Of Congress Who Will Stay Put
Kai Kahele’s apparent desire to leave his seat to run for governor is just the latest example of a political revolving door.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Lawmakers Approve Hawaii Tax Rebates Of $100 To $300 Per Resident
The package would cost the state about $250 million, and would provide the first substantive state tax refunds or credits of their kind since 2007.
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Neal Milner: How Progressives Can Cope With The Loss Of A Friendly Supreme Court
The glory days of expanding rights are over. What’s next?
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Biden Nominates Ex-KPD Officer To Lead US Marshals Office In Hawaii
Michael Contrades was named as a defendant in a federal lawsuit that settled for $1.8 million.
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Commission Recommends Prosecution In Falsified Campaign Donations Case
Developer Timothy Lee allegedly reimbursed his employees for thousands of dollars they gave to candidates in 2020.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2021
Conservative Group Targets Kahele Over Possible Ethics Violations
The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust says the congressman was clearly attending political events in Hawaii instead of casting votes in person in D.C.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2021
Documents Show US Rep. Kai Kahele Has A Special Deal With Hawaiian Airlines
Just before Kahele took office, the airline and national pilots union agreed to a new provision in the union contract granting a special leave for pilots who are also elected officials.
Two Candidates For Governor Are Getting Detailed Ideas Out Early
Vicky Cayetano and Kirk Caldwell offer specific solutions in new political advertisements.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Lt. Gov. Josh Green Is Racking Up Union Endorsements, Adding To His Momentum
Green and Rep. Sylvia Luke are both being backed by two of the most important public worker unions, the HGEA and the teachers’ union.