Maui Ethics Board Says Water Authority Appointee Has No Conflict of Interest
The concerns brought before the board had no substance and are an example of why the ethics body needs a full-time employee to weed through inquiries, the vice chair said.
Debate Persists Over Rights Denied To Millions From U.S. Territories
Nearly 4 million people live in the five inhabited U.S. territories, but their ability to participate in American democracy is limited. When one American Samoan fought for more, he caused…
Big Island Commission On Efficiency Wants Voters To Help It Be More Efficient
A charter change on the November ballot would give the commission more time to study county operations.
Hawaii Supreme Court Is Considering Whether To Release Investigative Files In Dana Ireland Case
County officials say there is still an ongoing investigation into the 1991 murder.
Federal Investigators Still Won’t Say What Caused The Lahaina Fire
The state plans to release phase two of its fire report Friday, but the ATF is withholding its findings.
Time to reverse the 1994 Crime Bill
The Waupun prison sits in the middle of a residential neighborhood (Photo | Wisconsin Examiner) Friday the 13th of September is the gloomy anniversary of the signing of the federal…
Democrats introduce resolution stating U.S. House support for emergency abortion care
U.S. House Democrats introduced a resolution Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, that would clarify when health care providers can use abortion as emergency medical care. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON…
Stockard on the Stump: AG’s Office needs outside help to argue gender-affirming care case
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has hired a Nashville attorney to handle cases related to transgender issues at the rate of $10,000 per month. (Photo: John Partipilo) The Tennessee Attorney…
Inflation has slowed, but the economy remains a big issue for voters in picking a president
People watch the ABC News presidential debate between Democratic nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, and Republican nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, at a…
Additional security will be in place for Jan. 6, 2025 certification of presidential vote
A protester holds a Trump flag inside the U.S .Capitol Building near the Senate chamber on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Capitol…