Legislature May Take A Stand Against Decades Of Pay-To-Play Politics New rules and proposed laws could fundamentally change how political campaigns are financed.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/legislature-stand-against-pay-to-play-politics/
Political
‘An opportunity to start fresh’
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/12/18/hawaii-news/an-opportunity-to-start-fresh/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
GOVERNOR GREEN SUBMITS BUDGET PRIORITIZING AFFORDABILITY, HOUSING, HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND BIOSECURITY
GOVERNOR GREEN SUBMITS BUDGET PRIORITIZING AFFORDABILITY, HOUSING, HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND BIOSECURITY HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today submitted...
Has Tulsi Gabbard Bid Hawaii A Last Aloha? The former elected official representing the islands has rarely been seen here lately as she goes all in for Donald Trump.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/has-tulsi-gabbard-bid-hawaii-last-aloha/
Alameda, others sworn in during inauguration in West Hawaii
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/12/03/hawaii-news/alameda-others-sworn-in-during-inauguration-in-west-hawaii/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Tulsi Gabbard Through The Years: What A Long Strange Trip It’s Been Say what you will about the former congresswoman, she’s always made for good copy.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/tulsi-gabbard-through-the-years-what-a-long-strange-trip-its-been/
Hawaii state House reorganizes with new faces, leadership
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/12/01/hawaii-news/hawaii-state-house-reorganizes-with-new-faces-leadership/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
MAYOR-ELECT KIMO ALAMEDAFILLS KEY POSITIONS AHEAD OFINAUGURATION
MAYOR-ELECT KIMO ALAMEDAFILLS KEY POSITIONS AHEAD OFINAUGURATION HILO, Hawai‘i– Hawai‘i County Mayor-elect Kimo Alameda, who will be sworn-in at noon...
Kusch reappointed to House seat
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/11/28/hawaii-news/kusch-reappointed-to-house-seat/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
For Me, Voting In Person On Election Day Is About Culture, Not Politics For minority communities voting hasn’t always been easy. The patriotism to go to the polls was passed down to modern generations.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/for-me-voting-in-person-on-election-day-is-about-culture-not-politics/
MAYOR-ELECT KIMO ALAMEDA ANNOUNCES FIRST APPOINTMENTS
Nov. 8, 2024 MAYOR-ELECT KIMO ALAMEDA ANNOUNCES FIRST APPOINTMENTS HILO, Hawaii – Incoming County of Hawaii Mayor Kimo Alameda announces...
Years Of Shortchanging Elections Led To Honolulu’s Long Voter Lines After experiencing long Election Day lines in 2020, city officials thought they knew how to fix them. Their efforts fell short.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/years-of-shortchanging-elections-led-to-honolulus-long-voter-lines/
Here’s What Local Republicans Say A Trump Presidency Will Mean For Hawaii Trump supporters say a second term should bring peace and prosperity, a lower cost of living and help for Native Hawaiians.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/heres-what-local-republicans-say-a-trump-presidency-would-mean-for-hawaii/
Four out of five ballot questions pass
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/11/07/hawaii-news/four-out-of-five-ballot-questions-pass/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hustace, Kaneali‘i-Kleinfelder win seats in the only contested County Council races
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/11/07/hawaii-news/hustace-kanealii-kleinfelder-win-seats-in-the-only-contested-county-council-races/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Changing of the guard
Kimo Alameda — a political newcomer who took a decisive victory over incumbent Mayor Mitch Roth in the election Tuesday...
Maui Council May Double Down On Mayor’s Tax Relief Proposal For Day Cares Plan would increase the annual property tax exemption for some licensed child care facilities from $50,000 to $200,000.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/maui-council-may-double-down-on-mayors-tax-relief-proposal-for-day-cares/
Hawaii County Mayor’s Race Is Getting Lots Of Cash This Year Most top legislative races have drawn less support from political donors.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/hawaii-county-mayors-race-is-getting-lots-of-cash-this-year/
Where Did All Of The Hawaii County Campaign Signs Go? The most important races are decided in the primary, making incumbents practically untouchable in the general election. That’s a disservice to voters.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/where-did-all-of-hawaii-county-campaign-signs-go/
Voters To Decide If Youth Should Get Say In Kauai Government The proposed county charter amendment would establish a seat for high school juniors and seniors on all 14 of the county’s boards and commissions.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/voters-to-decide-if-youth-should-get-say-in-kauai-government/
