Paid in full. Trust? Still pending

While this is an interesting story, we’ll focus on the main point here – so, is Hawai‘i government procurement fixed? Technically, maybe. But let’s not declare victory just yet.

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The (DOGE) gatekeepers left their post — with a ticking clock

DOGE’s grip on the grant process may have lasted only a few months, but the effects could stretch much longer. There’s growing uncertainty about what rules now apply, and confusion is spreading — even among experienced organizations that once felt confident in how to compete for federal support.

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HTA Hearing Uncovers an Old Story: The State Still Doesn’t Pay on Time

The state continues to seek applications for services and award contracts. But the level of trust any vendor might have in the State to “pay its bills on time” is increasingly strained, especially after revelations like this one, where once again, a contractor had to secure a loan just to keep operations going due to delayed payments.

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Some good vibes for Politics Hawaii (and yes, we’re back on Facebook)

Three different developments have come about that this blog would like to share with its readers. Two of them are recognizing it for things published or how they are received, and one is about how this publisher was able to resurrect a Facebook site dedicated to promoting this blog.

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When habeas corpus was suspended, Hawaiʻi paid the price

Over the past few weeks, there has been a growing debate nationally about statements from the Trump Presidential Administration about…

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In the shadows of power: The letters that protected native rights

While the clarification ultimately came from a different source than Murkowski’s original inquiry, it validates the power of persistent, quiet advocacy. Even amidst the high-volume churn of the current administration, voices are still being heard—and sometimes, even heeded.

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Saving by the seat: vacant jobs and our governments’ budgets

The real question, still looming, is what happens next year when the bills keep coming in, but there are no more vacant positions to shuffle around.

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