Thank you for enlightening us on the political intrigue of Hawaii state government.

The article also illustrates the self-serving interactive power of money in politics. It's called pay-to-play. Powerful unions donate and deliver votes for power and the perks of generous pensions and healthcare.
Personally, I think the pay-to-play political system, whereby the elected representatives are controlled by donations/bribes should change. I think, the change would make for a government that serves a broader spectrum of voters.