David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaii Governor: State Biosecurity Chief’s Contract Will Not Be Renewed
Gov. Josh Green had discussions with several people before making the decision after critics raised concerns over conflicts of interest.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaii To Pay Government Workers Up To $20K Each For Hazardous Work During Pandemic
Two-tiered settlement with the Green administration awards government employees back pay of either $10,000 or $20,000, depending on how many days they worked.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Emails Reveal A State Senator’s Unrelenting Demands On The University Of Hawaii
Donna Mercado Kim continually sends requests for detailed responses about a range of issues, from anonymous complaints to spending concerns.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
‘Bad Blood’: Hawaii Legislators Clash With UH Amid Leadership Shakeup
Are legislators overstepping when it comes to the University of Hawaii, or are they just doing their jobs?
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Death Of Foster Child Leads To $750,000 Settlement Pending Approval By Legislature
The caregivers said the child was injured after falling from a 3-foot bench while playing a video game.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Frequent Turnover At Hawaii’s Education Board Is Weakening School Oversight
A lack of institutional knowledge among board members and staff is limiting the BOE’s effectiveness and leaving it open to legislative interference, education advocates say.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
1,100 Pieces Of Testimony Against A Bill Went Missing For Days. The Bill Passed And Then The Opponents’ Letters Showed Up
Hundreds of Lahaina fire victims came out strongly against a bill that could allow HECO to impose a new fee on customers to help prevent wildfires.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Taxes, Housing And Fighting Chickens Are Up For A Vote As The Hawaii Legislature Heads Into The Home Stretch
Lawmakers also hope to put a question securing same-sex marriage on the ballot this fall.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Retired State Ag Official’s Return To The Agency Has Critics Concerned Over Conflicts Of Interest
Carol Okada had been sidelined at the Department of Agriculture because of personality clashes and her relationship with nurseries.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
The Last Major Tax Bills Still Alive This Session Would Cut Income And Estate Taxes
It’s a tight budget year and lawmakers are being criticized for advancing a major reduction in the state inheritance tax that would only benefit Hawaii’s wealthiest families.