Why Ethics Reform Hasn't Been A Bigger Issue In The Hawaii Governor's Race
Even after recent convictions of government officials, the Republican and the Democratic gubernatorial nominees have few specific reform proposals.
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Even after recent convictions of government officials, the Republican and the Democratic gubernatorial nominees have few specific reform proposals.
The panel also forwarded a bill on legislative meetings but will take more time to examine proposals on public records, meetings and a state voters guide.
Two measures that were vetoed by Gov. David Ige are among the proposals the panel plans to take up this week in its effort to restore public trust.
The Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission is also proposing a sweeping package of campaign finance reforms for the upcoming legislative session in 2023.
HONOLULU—A former Maui County official and the Honolulu businessman who paid him $2 million in bribes in exchange ...