Gov. Josh Green Is Poised To Sign A Big Income Tax Cut. But Can Hawaii Really Afford It?
The tax cut bill on the governor's desk would slash tax collections by billions of dollars, money that could help with the ...
A Working Group That Emerged From A Tragedy Sets Out To Reform Child Welfare Services
After the disappearance of Isabella Kalua, lawmakers formed the Malama Ohana Working Group to design and propose ...
Hawaii’s Opioid Settlement Fund Is Growing And, After Delays, Starting To Be Spent
Giventer oversees Hawaii’s share of settlements reached with the manufacturers and distributors of branded opioid drugs that ...
Beth Fukumoto: Political Parties Need To Make Their Members Toe The Party Line
A commitment to the principles and policies define the party and is a promise to the voters who place their trust in it.
Pay-To-Play Politics Is Staring Us In The Face. What Are We Going To Do About It?
The defendants may have been acquitted, but the recent public corruption trial of former Honolulu Prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro, prominent businessman Dennis Mitsunaga and others delivered a different ...
Take TheBus To The Airport But Don't Bring Your Luggage
According to TheBus, luggage is allowed but it must fit under the seat, or on your lap, and not obstruct the aisles or other ...
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Topher L. McDougal
It's the first of its kind tax in the nation and officials are hoping it puts a dent in gun violence. Civil Beat has been named the best overall news site in Hawaii for the 13th year in a row by the ...
Conflict Of Interest? Some Hawaii Lawmakers Work For Or Even Own Companies That Get State Contracts
Topping the list of contractors that employ legislators is Nan Inc., which won at least $39.2 million in state contracts last ...
California Is About To Tax Guns Like It Does Alcohol And Tobacco
Starting in July 2024, California will be the first state to charge an excise tax on guns and ammunition. The new tax — an 11 ...
Danny De Gracia: Our Social Networks Are Crumbling. People Are Suffering
Civic engagement and mental health are on the decline. What do they have in common? Weakened social support structures.
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Lahaina Property Owners Urged To Apply For Building Permits As Soon As Possible
The urgency to apply comes despite residents’ concerns that Lahaina’s infrastructure is yet to be rehabilitated. Lahaina ...
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The Sunshine Blog: Maui Officials Slip Off To Japan To Learn How To Handle Disasters
The members of Civil Beat’s editorial board focused on ‘Let The Sunshine In’ are Patti Epler, Chad Blair, John Hill. Matthew ...