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TESTIMONY PROCESS QUICK STEPS (mahalo Dave Mulinix, Greenpeace Hawaii and Sherry Pollack 350Hawaii for the cut and paste) Go to the Hawaii State Legislature website https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov Log In (top right-hand corner) to take you to the “My Legislature” page. Click … Continue reading →

The Hawai’i House of Representatives has once again shown its utter disregard for the publics right to meaningfully participate in the law-making process. This time they not only shut out the public, but also shut down their own House colleagues … Continue reading →

To those FaceBook Friends who believe in and support the actions of the Trump/Musk/Vance/Hegseth administration – please unfriend me. Seriously. I’m not talking about those who simply voted for Donald Trump, I’m speaking to those of you who believe and … Continue reading →

Where were you “Pop Pop”? Where were you in 2025 when it started? Did you fight back or did you look the other way? Did you help build the walls or did you help tear them down? That’s the question … Continue reading →

Concerned Citizens For Good Governance – Press Release 02/01/25 HONOLULU, HAWAI’I – Concerned citizens from across the state have filed a lawsuit regarding the state House of Representatives’ practice of making committee decisions behind closed doors in violation of the … Continue reading →

Sierra Club of Hawai’i – Sign up for action alerts at http://www.sierraclubhawaii.org/subscribe, or for legislature-specific action alerts go to http://hawaiicapitolwatch.org Hawai’i Workers Center – Priorities are paid family/sick leave, ending the tip penalty for tipped workers, and tenant protections sign up … Continue reading →

Plato (428-7 B.C.E) said it best, “If you do not take an interest in the affairs of government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.” I’m thinking that pretty well describes the present moment. Too many … Continue reading →

Opening day of the 2025 Hawaiʻi Legislature on January 15 was a festive affair, full of pomp and circumstance – as is to be expected. Former Kaua`i Mayor now Councilmember Bernard Carvalho did a great job leading the audience in … Continue reading →

Today’s my birthday. At 71, I’ve much to be thankful for, and much to look forward to. My plans for the future are pretty basic: Love my family, stay healthy, never stop learning, and along the way make some serious … Continue reading →

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2025/01/16/editorial/our-view/editorial-transparent-isle-lawmaking-a-must/ The 2025 Hawaii Legislature began its 60-day session on Wednesday, and the public must see good-government reforms that should have been enacted years ago. For too long, the state’s lawmaking processes have been too secretive and insider-driven. Even avid … Continue reading →