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Tuesday, March 8, 2022 |
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Special Funds? In 2022 Legislature 100% Fail Analysis
By Hawaii State Auditor @ 10:14 PM :: 1818 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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... We reviewed 104 Senate and House bills introduced during the 2022 legislative session proposing 63 special and revolving funds. None satisfied the criteria set forth in section 23-11, HRS ....
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Friday, March 4, 2022 |
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It Took Two Arrests to Do It, but Finally State Capitol Will Reopen to Public
By News Release @ 7:28 PM :: 1834 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, COVID-19
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... one month after the arrest of English and Cullen, all state facilities managed by DAGS will reopen to the general public ....
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Wednesday, March 2, 2022 |
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Hawai'i Supreme Court Ends Deceptive Legislative Practice
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 3:33 AM :: 1863 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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... The practice of gut-and-replace allowed state lawmakers to pass laws without a full set of public hearings ....
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Tuesday, March 1, 2022 |
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Applicants Sought for State Ethics Commission
By News Release @ 3:58 AM :: 1153 Views :: Ethics
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... The Judicial Council nominates two individuals for each vacancy on the Commission. The nominees’ names are sent to the Governor, who selects one of the nominees for appointment....
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Saturday, February 26, 2022 |
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HB2303: Help State and County Agencies Keep Their Secrets
By Grassroot Institute @ 2:08 AM :: 1274 Views :: Ethics
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... HB2303 HD1, which would exempt “drafts, internal memoranda and correspondence, and other deliberative and pre-decisional materials that are a direct part of an agency’s internal decision-making process” from Hawaii’s open records law ....
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Friday, February 25, 2022 |
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HD39: Democrats Pick Three to Replace Ty Cullen
By News Release @ 7:21 PM :: 2744 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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... Ige will choose one of the three who, remarkably, don't include former HSTA president Rosenlee ....
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Wednesday, February 23, 2022 |
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Ban Fundraisers During Session? SB555 Goes to Senate Floor
By Selected News Articles @ 6:36 PM :: 1455 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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... The Hawaii Senate Judiciary Committee has recommended approval of a bill that would ban fundraising activities for lawmakers during legislative sessions. ...
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Wednesday, February 23, 2022 |
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Conspiracy to Defraud Honolulu Homeless Program Nets Federal Prison Sentences
By News Release @ 5:58 PM :: 2808 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Homelessness, Law Enforcement
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... Defendants Sentenced for Scheme to Defraud Local Housing Programs of Over $100,000 ....
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Tuesday, February 22, 2022 |
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Cocaine News: Heidi Tsuneyoshi declares candidacy for Governor--as Republican
By News Release @ 7:00 PM :: 5461 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Office of Elections, Politicians, Drugs
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... Heidi's husband, Chad Tsuneyoshi, is a federal ex-con convicted for his part in a 1000kg cocaine ring ....
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Tuesday, February 22, 2022 |
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COVID Fraud: Stacy Higa Sentenced to 46 Months in Federal Prison
By News Release @ 6:47 PM :: 2848 Views :: Hawaii County , Ethics, COVID-19
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... Former Executive Director of the Hawaii Commission Sentenced To 46 Months in Prison for Embezzling from AmeriCorps And Offering a Bribe in Return for CARES Act Grants ....
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Sunday, February 20, 2022 |
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SB555: Ban Fundraisers During Session
By News Release @ 3:03 PM :: 1364 Views :: Ethics
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... The committee on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-22-22 at 9:30 am. ...
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Sunday, February 20, 2022 |
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Auditor: OHA Created $15M Special Fund, Did not Report to Legislature
By Hawaii State Auditor @ 12:48 AM :: 2000 Views :: Ethics, OHA
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... Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund Revolving Fund $15,448,000 ....
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Friday, February 18, 2022 |
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Friday, February 18, 2022 |
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Chief Investigator: State Attorney General Refusing to Indict Government Corruption Cases
By Andrew Walden @ 1:06 PM :: 5169 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Law Enforcement
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"The CLFCU unit was to spearhead the criminal prosecution of White Collar and government corruption crimes. So far, completed cases that were sent to the unit have not been forwarded for indictments and are held in abeyance for no reason." -- Chief Investigator Daniel Hanagami
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Thursday, February 17, 2022 |
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SB2916: Prohibit Governor from Suspending UIPA During 'Emergency'
By Grassroot Institute @ 4:27 PM :: 1497 Views :: Ethics, COVID-19
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... SB2916 would prohibit the governor or mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital statistics during a declared state of emergency ....
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Thursday, February 17, 2022 |
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Bribery: Saiki Reopens Capitol without Telling Senate, Creates 'Commission' to Stall Reform Until Next Session
By News Release @ 1:10 AM :: 2683 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, COVID-19
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... The House is re-opening the State Capitol to the public beginning March 7, 2022. House members, House staff, and the public will be required to adhere to the state vaccination policy to enter the State Capitol ....
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Wednesday, February 16, 2022 |
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Former Hawaii State Legislators Plead Guilty to Honest Services Wire Fraud
By News Release @ 12:18 PM :: 2124 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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... Each defendant faces maximum penalties of 20 years imprisonment and a fine of $250,000 at their sentencings, which are set before Judge Mollway on July 5, 2022 ....
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Monday, February 14, 2022 |
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More sunshine would help combat corruption in Hawaii Legislature
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 3:14 AM :: 1569 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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... At times, it’s nearly impossible to know exactly why a bill was killed or who was for or against it. Such things happen behind the scenes ....
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Friday, February 11, 2022 |
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Three Navatek Execs Indicted for Unlawful Campaign Contributions
By News Release @ 5:34 AM :: 2472 Views :: Ethics, Congressional Delegation, Military
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... According to the indictment, Martin Kao, 48, Clifford Chen, 48, and Lawrence “Kahele” Lum Kee, 52, all of Honolulu, were employed by a defense contractor prohibited from making contributions in federal elections ....
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Thursday, February 10, 2022 |
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Wednesday, February 9, 2022 |
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Bribery Arrests: "Proof the system is rigged"
By News Release @ 2:55 PM :: 2455 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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... how widespread this corruption is in our government ....
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Wednesday, February 9, 2022 |
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Feds Bust Two Legislators in Cesspool Bribery Scheme
By News Release @ 12:09 AM :: 3531 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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... Rep Ty Cullen and former cocaine dealer J Kalani 'Powdernose' English arrested today ....
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Sunday, January 30, 2022 |
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The Future of Blankety Blank
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 2160 Views :: Ethics, Taxes
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... Want to pass one of these bills? Go ahead, make my day! ....
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Saturday, January 29, 2022 |
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Auditor Rips 'Never-ending fishing expedition'
By Hawaii State Auditor @ 5:12 AM :: 1986 Views :: Ethics
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... Efforts to rein in the watchdog continue ....
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022 |
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COVID Emergency: Ige Extends Partial Suspension of Sunshine Law
By News Release @ 11:02 PM :: 2519 Views :: Ethics, Tourism
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... will remain in effect through March 25, 2022 ....
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022 |
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Meetings Being Cancelled Due to Improper Notice
By News Release @ 4:04 PM :: 1550 Views :: Ethics
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... OIP has recently received dozens of complaints from the public alleging deficient meeting notices for various Sunshine Law boards that were filed on the State Calendar ....
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Monday, January 24, 2022 |
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UH Football Coach Selection Process Illegal?
By Rep Bob McDermott @ 2:00 AM :: 4245 Views :: Ethics, Higher Education
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... attorney Mike Green indicated in the Sunday paper, President Lassner and AD Matlin’s actions may cause legal jeopardy for the State of Hawaii ....
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Saturday, January 22, 2022 |
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GOP: Reopen the State Capitol
By News Release @ 4:01 PM :: 4525 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, COVID-19
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... The word now is that leaders are reconsidering ....
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Thursday, January 13, 2022 |
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Al Hee's Hawaiian Homelands Monopoly Broken
By News Release @ 9:38 PM :: 2242 Views :: DHHL, Ethics
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... Broadband telecommunication customers on Hawaiian Home Lands will soon have more options under the lifting of a former exclusivity clause that allowed only one provider ....
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Thursday, January 13, 2022 |
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SHOPO Statement on Federal Indictment of Three Honolulu Officials
By News Release @ 12:15 AM :: 2827 Views :: Ethics, Police
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"...For these accused felons to have taken money budgeted to hire more police officers and use it to pay off a failed former police chief is sickening...."
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022 |
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How Many Legislators Were Partying With Sharon Har During COVID Shutdown?
By Andrew Walden @ 2:29 PM :: 7487 Views :: Ethics, Judiciary, Law Enforcement
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... Alm’s subpoena of credit card records and video from the AnyPlace Lounge in Rep Sharon Har’s recently-dismissed DUI case ....
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Wednesday, January 5, 2022 |
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Lobbyists Welcome--But Legislature will Continue to Exclude Public
By News Release @ 4:25 PM :: 1725 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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... “The decision to keep the building closed ... was made to minimize the spread of COVID-19 among members, staff, visitors (ie lobbyists and other insiders), and other building occupants (ie lobbyists and other insiders). The building status will be reevaluated in the coming weeks (ie after the session is over)” ....
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Tuesday, January 4, 2022 |
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New Ethics Comm Exec Director a Pro-Rail Corporate Lawyer and Lobbyist
By News Release @ 4:19 AM :: 2516 Views :: Environment, Ethics, Rail
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... Ethics Commission Chair Melinda Wood stated: “Mr. Harris has the right mix of public policy, litigation, and managerial experience to excel in this role." ....
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Monday, January 3, 2022 |
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Hawaii could be more transparent about CARES Act spending, report says
By Selected News Articles @ 5:22 PM :: 1955 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, COVID-19
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... Hawaii’s website falls short of breaking down what money was spent on beyond the vague spending category descriptions, which leave a lot of gray area ....
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Friday, December 31, 2021 |
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A clear abuse of power: Auditor Rips Legislators 'Nonsense attempt to conjure up malfeasance'
By Hawaii State Auditor @ 2:22 AM :: 2284 Views :: Ethics
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... Whether the committee ultimately steps back from its excursion beyond the bounds of its legally authorized investigation remains to be seen; that will depend on the committee’s final report ....
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Friday, December 31, 2021 |
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Ige's Latest COVID Emergency Proclamation Does Only One Thing: Suspend Part of Sunshine Law
By News Release @ 1:27 AM :: 2435 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, COVID-19
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... Ige has signed an emergency proclamation temporarily suspending an upcoming provision in Hawaiʻi’s Sunshine Law that would have mandated at least one in-person location be held for public meetings ....
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Wednesday, December 22, 2021 |
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021 |
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Hawaii Ethics and Audit Function at Lowest Level in Years
By Andrew Walden @ 3:41 AM :: 4510 Views :: Hawaii County , Honolulu County, Kauai County, Maui County, Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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... This proves there is much more corruption to be ferreted out--and the crooks know it ....
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Sunday, December 12, 2021 |
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Former University of Guam Professor Sentenced in Bid-Rigging Scheme
By News Release @ 7:15 PM :: 2106 Views :: Ethics, Higher Education, Military
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... produced fictitious bids in order to make the procurement process appear legitimate ....
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Tuesday, December 7, 2021 |
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Ethics: Officials Quietly form Non-Profit to Contract with their Department
By News Release @ 1:38 AM :: 2762 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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... The Agency employs the relevant employees at state-run facilities. Recently, it has allowed some employees to become employees of the Non-Profit, which can offer additional benefits beyond those typically offered to state employees ....
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Sunday, December 5, 2021 |
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OHA Report: Graft is ‘Courageous and Commendable’
By Andrew Walden @ 3:50 AM :: 3262 Views :: Kauai County, Ethics, OHA
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... OHA is seeking a new ‘Auditor’ willing to generate a report that will condemn the CLA Audit as “inflammatory statements” and “lies” ....
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021 |
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How Ige's Latest COVID Emergency Proclamation Affects Sunshine Law
By News Release @ 10:20 PM :: 1811 Views :: Ethics
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... Exhibit C of the latest Proclamation suspends the Sunshine Law to enable boards to conduct meetings without any members of the boards or the public physically present in the same location ....
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021 |
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021 |
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Is This the End for Gut and Replace?
By Video @ 3:44 AM :: 2048 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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... Court Strikes Down ‘Gut and Replace’ -- Legal Expert Robert Thomas Weighs in ....
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Monday, November 22, 2021 |
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Sunday, November 14, 2021 |
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NOT the End of Gut-n-Replace
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 2245 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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... A person challenging a bill still needs to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the bill is unconstitutional. And remember, it took a 3-2 vote to hold that recidivism and hurricane shelters are unrelated ....
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Friday, November 12, 2021 |
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‘Community Based Energy’: $27.5M in GEMS for Hawaii Democratic Party Officials, Maui Councilmember
By Andrew Walden @ 8:20 PM :: 4766 Views :: Democratic Party, Maui County, Energy, Ethics
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... To fund this insider giveaway, the HGIA board voted to take away $2.5M set aside for low and middle income households and $5M set aside for multi-family projects ....
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Thursday, November 11, 2021 |
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Hawaii Supreme Court Guts-And-Replaces The Legislature's "Gut-And-Replace" Switcheroo
By Robert Thomas @ 8:01 PM :: 2081 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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... a well-functioning republic presumes that those tasked with vigilance -- the public -- have the opportunity to understand the substance of what those whom we elect to represent us are actually doing ....
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Sunday, November 7, 2021 |
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Good riddance to ‘gut and replace’
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 1:23 PM :: 1935 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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... Grassroot Institute submitted an amicus curiae brief in support of the plaintiffs, arguing that the practice was eroding public trust in government and short-circuiting the democratic process ....
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Thursday, November 4, 2021 |
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"Gut and Replace" Held Unconstitutional
By News Release @ 9:38 PM :: 2357 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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... The Hawaii Supreme Court, in a 3-2 decision, dealt a serious blow to the Legislature’s “gut and replace” tactic ....
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