How Gov. Josh Green’s Approval Compares to the Nation’s Most Popular Governors
The specific duties of elected officials vary considerably from one branch of government to the next and between the different...
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Green: Good-Government Bills Will Rebuild Public Trust 1 The Hawaii governor signed into law numerous measures to improve campaign finance, lobbying disclosure and ethics.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/green-good-government-bills-will-rebuild-public-trust/
GOVERNOR GREEN ISSUES INTENT TO VETO LIST
GOVERNOR GREEN ISSUES INTENT TO VETO LIST HONOLULU HI – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today notified legislative leaders and stakeholders of his intent...
Rigging The System: The Martin Kao Case Offers An Inside View Of Pay-To-Play Politics 0 The former Hawaii defense contractor has pleaded guilty to a series of federal crimes related to PPP fraud and illegal campaign donations. Court records detail how he tried to get away with it.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/rigging-the-system-the-martin-kao-case-offers-an-inside-view-of-pay-to-play-politics/
Hawaii LG Sylvia Luke Finds Cash To Cover Shortfall: ‘I Expect Better Of Myself’ 1 The lieutenant governor is walking back her request for a bailout from the state budget office.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/hawaii-lg-sylvia-luke-finds-cash-to-cover-shortfall-i-expect-better-of-myself/
Congress Should Have New COFA Treaties Soon. Now They Just Need To Be Ratified 1 The U.S. special envoy working on the treaties laid out a bit of what is in the agreements, which are key to the U.S. strategy in the Pacific.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/congress-should-have-new-cofa-treaties-soon-now-they-just-need-to-be-ratified/
Governor Green uses line-item veto to cut over $500 million from budget
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said Wednesday a lower revenue forecast has forced him to use his line-item...
Hawaii On The Hill: Hirono Talks K-Pop, Cats And Carrying On At DC Event 14 The U.S. senator from Hawaii talked about a wide range of issues during the 7th Annual Hawaii on the Hill event in Washington, D.C.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/hawaii-on-the-hill-hirono-talks-k-pop-cats-and-carrying-on-at-dc-event/
Lawmakers tour aging data, emergency response facilities
In an effort to hammer home the need for infrastructure upgrades, the Office of Enterprise Technology Services and Hawaii Emergency...
Council members debate establishment of sustainability office
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/06/11/hawaii-news/council-members-debate-establishment-of-sustainability-office/
Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Has Already Overspent Her Budget — On Staff Raises 0 The overage comes as Luke, the former longtime House Finance chair, is poised to more than double her office budget to more than $2.3 million for the next fiscal year.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/hawaii-lt-gov-sylvia-luke-has-already-overspent-her-budget-on-staff-raises/
Mazie Hirono’s Years-Long Fight For Labor Secretary Comes To A Head 0 The Hawaii senator has spent years advocating for Julie Su, who if confirmed would be the first Asian American to hold a Cabinet-level secretary position in Biden’s administration.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/mazie-hironos-years-long-fight-for-labor-secretary-comes-to-a-head/
Pay Raise For Honolulu City Council Members Passes After Marathon Session 0 A bill that would prohibit council members from external employment was removed.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/pay-raise-for-honolulu-city-council-members-passes-after-marathon-session/
Computer Glitches Are Causing Concerns Over The Integrity Of Oahu’s Neighborhood Board Elections 0 The city said it was examining voting data for any issues.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/computer-glitches-are-causing-concerns-over-the-integrity-of-oahus-neighborhood-board-elections/
How A Few Hawaii Senators Conspired To Get Rid Of An Agency Board Member Who Was In The Way 11 Last-minute maneuvering in a closed-door conference committee created a way for key senators to oust a critic of a proposed tech park.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/how-a-few-hawaii-senators-conspired-to-get-rid-of-an-agency-board-member-who-was-in-the-way/
‘We Need To Rebuild Trust’: Honolulu Mayor’s Town Halls Are Getting City Officials In Touch With The Community 0 The unscripted public events are attracting big crowds across Oahu and more are planned.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/05/we-need-to-rebuild-trust-honolulu-mayors-town-halls-are-getting-city-officials-in-touch-with-the-community/
Case Backs GOP Bill To Deport Immigrants Accused Of Assaulting Police Officers 6 The White House and top Democrats oppose the legislation, which some argue could result in the deportation of legal residents even without a conviction.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/05/case-backs-gop-bill-to-deport-immigrants-accused-of-assaulting-police-officers/
City Council confirms first Oahu Historical Preservation Commission appointees
HONOLULU — The Honolulu City Council unanimously confirmed Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s nine founding selections for the Oahu Historic Preservation Commission...
Why Won’t Hawaii Lawmakers Let The Public Vote On Important Policy Questions? From serious measures to trial balloons, none is coming soon to a ballot near you
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/05/why-wont-hawaii-lawmakers-let-the-public-vote-on-important-policy-questions/
Anti-Gun, Gay Rights Lawyer to be Next Solicitor General
HONOLULU, HI – Attorney General Anne Lopez has announced that Kalikoʻonālani D. Fernandes will be the next Solicitor General for...
