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The Sunshine Blog: Here Comes The Sun, And I Say, It’s Alright David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

The Sunshine Blog: Here Comes The Sun, And I Say, It’s Alright

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

John Hill: The State Will Need To Explain To A Judge Why It Won’t Reveal Its Actions In A Notorious Child Abuse Case Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

John Hill: The State Will Need To Explain To A Judge Why It Won’t Reveal Its Actions In A Notorious Child Abuse Case

The Public First Law Center has filed motions to unseal foster and adoption records showing why the state placed Ariel Sellers with parents accused of murdering her.

Prohibiting Lobbyist Donations During Session Is A Big Deal Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Prohibiting Lobbyist Donations During Session Is A Big Deal

The new law sends a clear message about special interests influencing Hawaii lawmakers. But let’s not stop there.

The Sunshine Blog: The Silly Season Is Here Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

The Sunshine Blog: The Silly Season Is Here

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

The Sunshine Blog: Letting The Sunshine In On  Session And Other Tales Of Public Woe Kalany Omengkar/Civil Beat/2023

The Sunshine Blog: Letting The Sunshine In On Session And Other Tales Of Public Woe

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

Their Party Platform Shouts For Change, But Many Democrats Aren’t Listening David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Their Party Platform Shouts For Change, But Many Democrats Aren’t Listening

In his dual roles as lawmaker and state party chair, Adrian Tam talks about why reform happens so slowly in the Hawaii Legislature.

Russell Ruderman: Maui Deserves The Spotlight In The Legislature But So Do These 3 Reforms Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Russell Ruderman: Maui Deserves The Spotlight In The Legislature But So Do These 3 Reforms

We already know the corruption that the current system has produced and is perpetuating. Let’s try something different.

The Sunshine Blog: Regulating The Media, And The Public Can Still Park At The Capitol, For Now David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

The Sunshine Blog: Regulating The Media, And The Public Can Still Park At The Capitol, For Now

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

The Sunshine Blog: Hello, Gov, Are You There? It’s Me, Brenton David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Sunshine Blog: Hello, Gov, Are You There? It’s Me, Brenton

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

The Sunshine Blog: The Honeymoon Is Over When It Comes To Sunshine Reform In Hawaii Getty Images/iStockphoto

The Sunshine Blog: The Honeymoon Is Over When It Comes To Sunshine Reform In Hawaii

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