#Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct

Big Island Press Club celebrates retired judge, dishonors Hawai‘i emergency administrator

Daniel Foley received the Torch of Light for his work in guiding the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct. James Barros received the Lava Tube dishonor for support of a “Constitutionally questionable” law.

Bills on campaign contributions, lobbying, gifts pass Hawaiʻi legislature; headed to governor

Ethics reform measures relating to campaign contributions, lobbying and gifts have passed both the Hawaiʻi State Senate and House of Representatives, and now head to Gov. Josh Green’s desk for signature.

Hawaiʻi House of Representatives passes 11 ethics reform bills; next stop the Senate

The report cited a slew of high-profile criminal acts by government workers and officials, including a Big Island case involving $2 million in bribes and kickbacks to a county housing office employee.

State House committee taking up 7 ethics reform bills, including public records

“[T]he House reaffirms that ethics reform legislation sets the tone in ensuring the highest standards of integrity among our elected officials,” said the committee’s chair, Rep. David A. Tarnas of the Big Island.