"...inappropriate behavior and bribery that could happen during legislative session and when legislators fund raise during session.”

Interested persons should submit an application along with a resume and three letters of recommendation (attesting to the applicant’s character and integrity) postmarked by March 13, 2015....

"...In the light Lawrence v. Texas and Reliable Consultants v. Abbott, the State can no longer simply say that morality is a sufficient reason...."

...For the first time, educators and parents will be able to compare the performance of students in multiple states based on common standards and assessments....

...five gun-related bills on the move in the Hawaii Legislature....

...a nonpartisan effort to make the state budgeting process accessible to the public by putting state budget facts and figures online, in real time....

Neighborhood Board elections will be held in April and May of this year....

...In 1950, 43 percent of global shipping was done by US-flagged vessels. According to a 2009 Department of Transportation report that percentage has fallen to 1.5 percent....

...the SHAKA Movement is now going after the sugar cane industry....

...Upset by their Board of Directors' January 17, 2015 decision to join in the push for creation of a fake Indian Tribe, Hawaiian Civic Club members February 20, 2015 filed an internal complaint....

...come June, we'll be watching for more guidance from the Supreme Court.....

None of the appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate....

...HB1468 Removes the authorization granted to the public utilities commission to establish an interisland high-voltage electric transmission cable....

...testimony of marijuana supporters argue that the bills being considered should decriminalize marijuana for BOTH adults and minors....

...Caldwell delivered his third annual State of the City Address on Tuesday morning, February 24, 2015....

...please join your legislators for an informal reception at the Capitol hosted by NFIB on Friday, March 13 at 4 p.m....

Ownership of a Hawaiian vacation rental has become a dangerous investment....

Interested persons should submit an application along with a resume and three letters of recommendation postmarked by March 13, 2015....