Politicians all too often think about the next election. Statesmen think about the next generation.

It pains me deeply to see members of my own party attempting to legislate women's health and contraception choices.

I truly believe the brightest days lie ahead for the Great State of Hawaii.

Politicians all too often think about the next election. Statesmen think about the next generation.

We have come dangerously close to accepting the homeless situation as a problem that we just can't solve.

When people are worried about the future, they don't take trips to Hawaii.

Throughout my political career, I've believed in the concept of home rule. Some call it local control. Whichever phrase you use, the concept is the same - the best decisions are those made closest to those who will be impacted by the decisions.