Candidate Q&A: Senate District 1 — Lorraine Inouye
“Our failure to place greater emphasis and resources on areas with the potential for diversification only reinforces our dependence on tourism.”
Flor Diaz Smith: We must work together on creating a better funding system for education
This commentary is by Flor Diaz Smith, president of the Vermont School Boards Association. As this school year ends, schools are celebrating graduations. This is an important moment for all…
Candidate Q&A: State House District 20 — Corinne Solomon
“As a legislator, I will advocate for reforms that encourage entrepreneurship and ease the way for small businesses to thrive.”
Tennessee Senate incumbents face challenges to status quo: not conservative enough, say opponents
Sen. Ferrell Haile filing in at the speaker podium for Lt. Gov. Randy McNally in January 2024. (Photo: John Partipilo) Veteran Tennessee senators seeking re-election this fall are running into…
Decisions To ‘Harden’ Hawaii Beaches Can Be Disastrous
If nature had wanted a reef, one would have grown there already.
Schools Are Struggling To Meet The Demand For Hawaiian Immersion Programs
Roughly a quarter of Hawaiian immersion teachers are unlicensed, and schools need more educators as the programs grow in popularity.
Red Hill Whistleblower Details How Her Warnings Were Ignored Even As Disaster Loomed
Shannon Bencs has never spoken publicly about her experience at Red Hill until now.
Denby Fawcett: YWCA Members Fight To Retain Fitness Program Before It Closes This Week
Two YWCA members trying to save the downtown YWCA’s Health and Wellness Program have been expelled from the organization.
NC Senate approves a budget while the standoff with the House continues
Sen. Ralph Hise and Senate leader Phil Berger talk after the Senate passes its budget (Photo: Lynn Bonner) The Senate pushed forward with its $31.4 billion proposed state budget Monday…
Pa. legislators passed a law to regulate pharmacy middlemen. But the state doesn’t enforce it.
(Getty Images) In September 2016, Eric Pusey’s Olyphant pharmacy received notification that he owed CVS Caremark $143,594.75. The problem was with a series of prescriptions that Pusey had filled and…