Yes, voter turnout in recent years (okay, decades) has pretty much sucked. Given the rise of big money contributions and the decline of candidates who exhibit the emotions and empathy of regular-type human beings, this is hardly surprising. Well, Congressional Representative Tulsi Gabbard, D–Hawaii, has noticed, and isn’t pleased. "Voter participation in Hawaiʻi has been … [Read more...] about Hawaii Congressional Rep. Tulsi Gabbard denounces declining voter turnout
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Publicly Funded Elections Bill Moves Forward In Hawaii State Legislature
This week the Senate Ways and Means Committee passed House Bill 1481 HD2 SD1, stated a news release sent out today from the non-partisan organization Voter Owned Hawaii, which supports the bill. HB 1481 would create a full public funding option for state elections. “We’re delighted with this bill’s passage, and excited about the prospect of leveling the playing field for House … [Read more...] about Publicly Funded Elections Bill Moves Forward In Hawaii State Legislature
Is It Ilegal To Instagram Your Vote In Hawaii? #HIVote #Vote #Docthevote12
The media across the country is buzzing with great fear: is it illegal for a person to photograph and share their ballot via social media like Instagram? While some states seem to outlaw this practice, in Hawaii, it seems to be completely legal. Though we have to emphasize the "seems to be" part. Hawaii state law is marvelously, bizarrely, incredibly ambiguous on the matter of … [Read more...] about Is It Ilegal To Instagram Your Vote In Hawaii? #HIVote #Vote #Docthevote12