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The caucus is a torch-bearer for Hawaiʻi youth issues. This year’s proposals are some of the most important yet.

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Advocates have been asking for more disclosure and tougher penalties on lobbying violations for decades. They're finally ...

Hawaiʻi political leaders haven't wasted any time fighting back against the aggressive first acts of the new president.

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The state needs to hire more workers who can help families to ease poverty, give grassroots organizations more funding and ...

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Virginia Tincher manages media for Carbon Cashback Hawaii. She is an advocate for restoring and protecting the planet for future generations by promoting energy and climate policies that are ...