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The Sunshine Blog: Senate Sends Public Financing Of Elections Bill To House

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

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Applicants are wanted for State Ethics Commission

The Judicial Council is looking for applicants for the Hawaii State Ethics Commission.

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What Does Hawaii Have In Common With These Red States? A Fear Of Direct Democracy

Mainland Republicans are trying to roll back the rights of citizens to pursue statewide ballot initiatives but island Democrats have never allowed it either.

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Editorial: Nepotism in government

A new law restricting nepotism in state government has won widespread praise from good-government watchdogs, including the Hawaii State Ethics Commission.

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Special Interests Spent More To Lobby The Hawaii Legislature This Year

Recently filed reports show lobbying expenditures during the 2023 legislative session were higher than any of the past five years.

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Ige Appoints Appoints 2 State Ethics Commissioners

Wesley Fong was reappointed while Robert Hong fills a vacancy.


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Barack Obama Landmarks, A New State Tree, Cooler Classrooms Among Proposals Clearing The Legislature

Dozens of bills flew under the radar in the last two weeks of the 2022 legislative session as lawmakers hashed out details on hundreds of measures.

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When You're Cracking Down On Corruption, Don't Forget Lobbyists

There are many things the Legislature can do to bring far greater transparency and accountability to a sometimes shady political industry.

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Hawaii Ethics Commission Posts Two Vacancies

Interested people should submit an application, resume and letters of recommendation.


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Let's Remove Obstacles That Keep Citizens From Getting Government Records

Some bills before the Legislature would help -- for instance, by reducing copying fees. Others are bad ideas that would blow holes in the public's right to know.

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