Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
How Hawaii Could Be A Model Of Civic Legislative Virtue
It starts with a Bill of Rights for the public on what they should expect of lawmakers.
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A Dirty Cesspool Secret And A Cautionary Tale For Hawaii
We are still behind when it comes to converting cesspools, but we have a rare opportunity to become a national leader in new sanitation technologies and policies.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2013
What Hawaii Should Expect Of Its Leaders
The best leaders fit the circumstances and trajectory of what is needed at a moment in time.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Please, Office Of Elections, Do The Math For Us On Primary Night
For dozens of nonpartisan races, Hawaii officials should calculate vote totals and post clear data on the winners and losers instead of leaving voters to figure it out.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
How To Make Hawaii’s Legislature Work Better For The Public
Lawmakers could easily allow the public to see and understand more about exactly how they do our business.
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Hawaii’s System Of Public Funding For Elections Doesn’t Work
It’s time to consider full public funding, super-match programs and citizen vouchers.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Ige’s Rationale To Veto The Public Records Bill Doesn’t Pass The Smell Test
The governor should drop the excuses, disregard staff whining and allow this important government accountability legislation to become law.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
It’s Time To Scrap Voting ‘Yes With Reservations’ At The Legislature
A long-standing tradition allows Hawaii lawmakers to avoid casting difficult votes that could make or break bills. But it’s really a way to avoid making tough calls.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Here’s An Easy Way To Help Watchdog Government. Tell Gov. Ige Not To Blow It
Hawaii Gov. David Ige needs to approve a bill making it easier and cheaper to get documents that can help shine a light on what agencies are doing.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Legislature Erred In Letting Police-Involved Fatality Review Panel Expire
Hawaii’s Law Enforcement Officer Independent Review Board will cease at the end of this month in spite of a clear need for its work.