Monthly Archives: April 2025

“Just the facts ma’am.” That’s the only way to write about the ugly death of HB371. Below are those facts, sourced from the public record at http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov If passed into law, HB371 would have extended the ban on campaign contributions … Continue reading →

Yay! We did it! Was a bit stressful, but with the help of a whole lot of people, the first Policy + Politics video/podcast is now one for the history books. Here it is on YouTube – please check it … Continue reading →

Serious question: Is there a single member of the State House of Representatives who would say under oath, that every House Committee meeting held for the purpose of making decisions is open to the public? Anyone who’s served or worked … Continue reading →

Please join Aria Juliet Castillo and me TOMORROW, Monday, April 21, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm (HST) for our very first Policy + Politics video/podcast, streaming live on the FaceBook Page Policy + Politics Our goal is to educate, advocate … Continue reading →

Kudos to Indivisible and the 50501 movement for organizing the “Hands Off” protest actions of April 5th. It felt good to gather with friends and neighbors, hold signs, share stories, sign petitions, and stand in solidarity across our islands and … Continue reading →

Given the current instability surrounding future federal funding of public schools, parks, university, medical services, and other vital programs, it’s completely inappropriate for Hawaiʻi legislators to accept the generous 35% to 48% pay raises proposed by the Salary Commission.   Each rank-and-file state … Continue reading →

“Gary, you broke my heart! That was cruel!” This was just one of many messages I received after last week’s column (“Breaking news: Hawaii legislators reject pay raise, call for special session!”) Other messages contained celebratory emojis and comments that … Continue reading →

In an extraordinary joint statement, House/Senate Leadership this morning announced the following: “Given the current instability surrounding future federal funding of our schools, parks, university, medical services, and other vital programs – we believe it’s inappropriate to accept the generous … Continue reading →