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OHA Trustee Peter Apo to pay $25,000 to Resolve State Ethics Commission Investigation

Posted on Aug 31, 2017 in Main

The Hawaii State Ethics Commission (“Commission”) today announced a Resolution of Investigation of Office of Hawaiian Affairs (“OHA”) Trustee Peter Apo.  In its investigation, the Commission considered allegations that Trustee Apo violated the State Ethics Code by using OHA resources, and his position with OHA, to advance his private business interests. The Commission concluded that ...
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State Ethics Commission issues Advisory Opinion No. 2017-03, which determines that the State Ethics Code prohibits a member of a state board from applying to the board on her own behalf to receive a government endorsement, or having someone else apply to the board on her behalf, because her status as a member of the board gives her unwarranted advantage.

Posted on Jul 5, 2017 in Main

New Ethics and Lobbyists Laws Provide Stronger Penalties and Greater Clarity

Posted on Jun 26, 2017 in Main

The High Road (June 2017): Read about the new Ethics and Lobbyists Laws in this issue of The High Road.

Posted on Jun 26, 2017 in Main

About the Hawaii State Ethics Commission

Posted on Jun 26, 2017 in Main

Press Release: Governor Ige to Sign Three Bills Strengthening Hawaii’s Ethics and Lobbying Laws

Posted on Jun 22, 2017 in Main

Quick Guide on Gifts

Posted on May 1, 2017 in Gifts, Main

The High Road (April 2017): Read about ethics guidelines for state employees with private jobs or businesses in this issue of The High Road.

Posted on Apr 26, 2017 in Main

Press Release: The Hawaii State Ethics Commission (“Commission”) is pleased to announce that the House of Representatives and the Senate are the first recipients of the Commission’s Ethics Awards.

Posted on Apr 24, 2017 in Main, News Release

State Ethics Commission Resolves Charge Against 2016 Late Financial Disclosure Filers

Posted on Apr 21, 2017 in Main