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What does this mean? Read the Civil Beat piece “Hawaii legislature to suspend session amid coronavirus fears” For advocates and those tracking, supporting and opposing various legislative measures, the short answer is that everything is on hold. There will be … Continue reading →

Full disclosure: Though I am Vice-Chair of the Democratic Party of Hawaii, this column is not written for or on behalf of the Democratic Party of Hawaii – but is my personal and individual voice only. My initial inclination today … Continue reading →

Have you noticed the political awakening sweeping across Hawaiʻi? Communities on every island are organizing to make their voices heard by government. Direct-action protests are popping up on different islands. More Hawaiʻi residents are registering to vote. Exciting new candidates … Continue reading →

June 2nd is the deadline for candidates to file for public office and August 8th is the date of Hawai’i’s primary election. There will be at least 63 open seats in the Hawaii State House and Senate. While political pundit … Continue reading →

Drinking from a fire hose, blind-folded with both arms tied behind your back. This is a description that comes to mind when folks ask me to describe what it’s like working in the legislative arena as an advocate. The need … Continue reading →

The news is finally coming out of Iowa!  Well, not really.  I’m guessing it will be several more days before the final, final, final results are announced. Full disclosure: Though I am Vice-Chair of the Democratic Party of Hawai’i, this … Continue reading →

URGENT call for testimonies! Three important bills are being heard at the State Capitol tomorrow Wednesday 2/5 in the House Agriculture Committee (9am Conference Room #312). SO TESTIMONY MUST BE SUBMITTED TODAY. Click on links to read the bills, make … Continue reading →

A testifier stated at a recent legislative hearing, “I’m very happy to participate in this process because I was born in a country where this is not possible.”   With this very sobering thought in mind, I encourage all to … Continue reading →

Please put this information on your refrigerator so it is never lost or forgotten. A universal truth in politics – people (voters and constituents) who live in the district are more important to elected legislators than anyone else. When people … Continue reading →