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Entries for March 2016
Friday, March 11, 2016 |
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Full Text: Kauai Pesticide Report
By News Release @ 4:17 PM :: 6613 Views :: Kauai County, Agriculture, GMOs
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The JFF group has released its Draft Final Report for public comments....
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Friday, March 11, 2016 |
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Maui Council Rejects 300% Agriculture Tax Hike
By Grassroot Institute @ 4:00 PM :: 7037 Views :: Maui County, Agriculture, Taxes
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Combined with a regulatory scheme that allows the county to intrude on property rights by requiring approval of the "economic feasibility" of a farmer's planned use for his or her land....
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Friday, March 11, 2016 |
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AM940 -- Grassroot Institute on the Air
By Grassroot Institute @ 3:57 PM :: 3356 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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Tune in every Monday morning at 7:00 am to KKNE AM 940 on Oahu, broadcasting island-wide! ....
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Friday, March 11, 2016 |
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The Best—and Worst—States for Workers with Disabilities
By News Release @ 3:47 PM :: 5336 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Health Care, Labor
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... In Hawaii 42.4% of people ages 18-64 with disabilities are employed, 8th highest in USA ....
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Friday, March 11, 2016 |
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American Samoa Fights Feds for Fishing Zone
By Selected News Articles @ 2:58 PM :: 4629 Views :: Environment, Small Business
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American Samoa says the U.S. government violated its sovereign rights by shrinking the zone around the territory....
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Friday, March 11, 2016 |
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Nai Aupuni’s Secret Controllers
By Video @ 10:49 AM :: 5040 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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... Nai Aupuni participants were given 40 Minutes to review and approve a constitution ....
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Friday, March 11, 2016 |
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Maui: Auditor Undervalues our Garbage
By News Release @ 2:53 AM :: 3748 Views :: Maui County
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The county values each "hypothetical future landfill cell" at $30 a ton ....
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Friday, March 11, 2016 |
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Hawaii GE Tax Bites into 99% of Personal Income
By Selected News Articles @ 12:56 AM :: 4544 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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This base is far wider than the national median, where the sales tax applies to 34.46 percent of personal income....
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Thursday, March 10, 2016 |
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Beyond Political Sovereignty: Pathways for Native Hawaiian Advancement
By Grassroot Institute @ 1:39 PM :: 6783 Views :: Akaka Bill, DHHL, OHA
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Thursday, March 17th | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | 1132 Bishop Street, Room 601
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Thursday, March 10, 2016 |
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Hawaii’s Deficit Disaster: Learning from Illinois
By Grassroot Institute @ 1:37 PM :: 3960 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Hawaii Statistics
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“Spending by the state is growing faster than the revenues are growing”
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Thursday, March 10, 2016 |
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Raising Hawaii Taxes in 2016 - Unconstitutional Economics Exposed
By Grassroot Institute @ 1:32 PM :: 3524 Views :: Taxes
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Numerous bills that will raise your state taxes are making their way through the Legislature....
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Thursday, March 10, 2016 |
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Grassroot: Lies, Statistics, and Government Statistics
By Grassroot Institute @ 1:25 PM :: 3776 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Tourism
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Does the Pro Bowl really brings revenue to the state?
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Thursday, March 10, 2016 |
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Over 15,000 Ballots Cast in Hawaii Republican Presidential Caucus
By News Release @ 1:17 PM :: 3548 Views :: Republican Party
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...Our voter turn-out increased from 10,000 in the 2012 caucuses to over 15,000 this year, a more than 50% increase....
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Thursday, March 10, 2016 |
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Hawaii Cruz Campaigners Disciplined by National Cruz Campaign
By Selected News Articles @ 1:12 PM :: 3885 Views :: Republican Party
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...The volunteers have been instructed by the campaign’s lawyers to stop using its logo and remove any similar posts from social media accounts....
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Wednesday, March 9, 2016 |
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2016 Hawaii Legislative Watch: People vs. Government
By Rachelle Chang @ 10:17 AM :: 4152 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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...bills in the 2016 Legislative Session that test the balance between government’s power and the power of the people....
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Tuesday, March 8, 2016 |
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Results from Hawaii Republican Presidential Caucus
By Andrew Walden @ 11:59 PM :: 4251 Views :: Republican Party
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Will be posted precinct by precinct starting after 8pm HST....
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Tuesday, March 8, 2016 |
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Where to Vote: Tuesday March 8 Hawaii Republican Presidential Caucus
By News Release @ 12:44 AM :: 14064 Views :: Republican Party
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Tuesday, March 8, 2016, the Hawaii Republican Party will hold Presidential Caucus voting at multiple locations statewide. Polling places will be open from 6pm to 8pm and will be different than the normal precinct voting locations....
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Tuesday, March 8, 2016 |
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Fitch: Hawaii debt levels are high
By News Release @ 12:09 AM :: 4499 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Hawaii Statistics
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Hawaii's debt levels are high for a U.S. state government, and Fitch expects them to remain so....
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Monday, March 7, 2016 |
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Rick Santorum Campaigning for Rubio in Hawaii
By News Release @ 4:24 PM :: 5247 Views :: Republican Party
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...at Hawaii Republican Party Headquarters Monday, March 7, between 4 - 7 pm....
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Monday, March 7, 2016 |
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Djou Open Letter against Trump: ‘Selfish immaturity unworthy of Presidency’
By Rep Charles Djou @ 12:43 PM :: 6974 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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...Donald Trump’s candidacy, however, is inconsistent with my values and I am unable in good conscience to vote for him....
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Monday, March 7, 2016 |
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted March 7, 2016
By Congress.org @ 12:37 PM :: 3884 Views :: Congressional Delegation
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- Senate: Opioid Abuse – Anti-Kickback Penalties
- Senate: Opioid Abuse – Additional Funding
- House: Ensuring Terminated Providers are Removed from Medicaid and CHIP– Passage
- House: Regulatory Action and Kilns – Passage
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Sunday, March 6, 2016 |
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Vegans are Crazy: Does Study Stand Up?
By Jack Dini @ 8:17 PM :: 5572 Views :: Health Care, GMOs
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A post showing vegetarians and veggies tend to have significantly more mental disorders and health issues than meat-loving people has gone viral....
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Sunday, March 6, 2016 |
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First Decking: Complete List of Crossover Bills
By Rep Beth Fukumoto @ 7:57 PM :: 4628 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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All bills under consideration for crossing over to the other chamber must be in their final form 48 hours prior to Third Reading....
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Sunday, March 6, 2016 |
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Tax Conformity: Can We Make It Move?
By Tom Yamachika @ 4:01 AM :: 3654 Views :: Taxes
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In this context, conformity means similarity to the federal tax code....
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Sunday, March 6, 2016 |
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Nai Aupuni Aha Roll Call--How They Voted
By Andrew Walden @ 2:23 AM :: 7576 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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Who voted 'No' to the phony Nai Aupuni 'Constitution'?
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Sunday, March 6, 2016 |
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Energy Star Certification Program Promises Hawaii DoE $300M in Savings
By News Release @ 1:29 AM :: 5008 Views :: Energy
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If all 256 DOE schools replicate the first 74 campuses’ energy efficiency, the State of Hawaii could save more than $300 million over ten years....
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Saturday, March 5, 2016 |
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Hawaii Drone Bill Would Hinder Federal Surveillance Program
By Selected News Articles @ 2:43 PM :: 3723 Views :: Law Enforcement
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A bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate would restrict the warrantless use of drones by state and local law enforcement....
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Saturday, March 5, 2016 |
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Hawaii Bill to Reject Some FDA Restrictions on Terminal Patients Clears Final House Committee
By Selected News Articles @ 2:38 PM :: 3397 Views :: Health Care
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The legislation would enable terminally ill patients to access to medications and treatments not yet given final approval for use by the FDA....
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Saturday, March 5, 2016 |
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Sen Sam Slom Hospitalized
By News Release @ 12:33 PM :: 5348 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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...he said he will be staying overnight to “sample hospital cuisine and avoid doing dishes.”....
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Friday, March 4, 2016 |
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Who’s Running: Candidates Pulling Papers as of March 4, 2016
By News Release @ 9:00 PM :: 4346 Views :: Office of Elections
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Candidate filing for the 2016 Elections runs from February 1, 2016 through June 7, 2016.....
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Friday, March 4, 2016 |
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Former Bush Supporter Barbara Marumoto Endorses Rubio
By Rep Barbara Marumoto @ 8:15 PM :: 5789 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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"I'm voting for Marco Rubio, the candidate who can beat Hillary Clinton."
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Friday, March 4, 2016 |
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Former Carson Supporter Sen Sam Slom Endorses Ted Cruz for President
By News Release @ 7:51 PM :: 5094 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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Dr. Ben Carson has officially dropped out of the race for president....
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Friday, March 4, 2016 |
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Renewable Energy: How the 100% Mandate Hurts Hawaii
By Grassroot Institute @ 5:34 PM :: 5117 Views :: Energy
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Hawai'i is the first state in the nation to adopt a 100 percent renewable portfolio standard for the energy sector....
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Friday, March 4, 2016 |
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Hawaii Federal Court: Get Ready For Bridge Aina Lea Trial
By Robert Thomas @ 4:43 PM :: 6274 Views :: Hawaii County , Land Use
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Bottom line: the plaintiff's takings claims are going to trial....
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Friday, March 4, 2016 |
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Hawaiian Electric Companies report record high renewable energy use
By News Release @ 4:35 PM :: 4639 Views :: Energy, Hawaii Statistics
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- Hawaii Island electricity use almost 49 percent from renewables
- Maui County 35 percent renewables;
- Oahu 17 percent renewables
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Friday, March 4, 2016 |
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Gasoline Taxes: Hawaii 4th Highest in USA
By Selected News Articles @ 1:51 AM :: 6173 Views :: Energy, Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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And Hawaii legislators are considering a gas tax hike ....
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Thursday, March 3, 2016 |
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Hawaii: Legislation that Violates Due Process Could be Voted on in the House Tomorrow
By News Release @ 11:59 PM :: 4315 Views :: Second Amendment
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House Bill 1813, sponsored by state Representative Karl Rhoads,would prohibit an individual whose name appears on the deeply flawed and inaccurate “Terrorist Watchlist,” from owning or possessing firearms and ammunition.....
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Thursday, March 3, 2016 |
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Waste Management: Millions for Company Tied to OHA Chair Pass House Finance on Three Minutes Notice
By Andrew Walden @ 11:24 PM :: 7993 Views :: Energy, OHA
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...HB2607HD1 authorizes Special Purpose Revenue Bond money to “PQ Energy, LLC”. The amount is not filled in but was originally listed as $63M....
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Thursday, March 3, 2016 |
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Honolulu Charter Commission to Discuss Rail-Related Proposals Friday
By Selected News Articles @ 1:36 PM :: 4248 Views :: Rail
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...a dozen proposals related to the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit....
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Thursday, March 3, 2016 |
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Impact of Jones Act Shipping on Hawaii Cost of Living? House Refuses to Study Issue
By Michael Hansen @ 1:22 PM :: 4679 Views :: Jones Act
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Mizuno decided the bill was necessary after Matson raised its rates by 5 percent for goods shipped to Hawaii at the end of November. This came after the company had reported a 93 percent jump in profits....
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Thursday, March 3, 2016 |
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Caldwell, Liberal West Coast Mayors, Hope to Exploit Homelessness for Federal Megabucks
By News Release @ 12:41 PM :: 4503 Views :: Homelessness
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...Mayors on Wednesday asked federal leaders to increase funding for affordable housing, homeless assistance, and other initiatives by nearly $450 million....
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Thursday, March 3, 2016 |
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Nai Aupuni ‘Constitution’ Dictated by Department of Interior?
By Video @ 12:07 PM :: 5879 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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How Is It Possible That A Bunch Of People With No Prior Experience Can Write A New Constitution In Only Thirty Days?
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Wednesday, March 2, 2016 |
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CTA Innovation Scorecard: Hawaii Dead Last, Likely to Stay There
By News Release @ 1:50 PM :: 5374 Views :: Economy, Hawaii Statistics
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The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) just released their annual Innovation Scorecard and Hawaii ranked in the lowest of four tiers....
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Wednesday, March 2, 2016 |
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Demographic and Economic Profiles of Hawaii's Electorate
By News Release @ 11:59 AM :: 5030 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Office of Elections
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In advance of the Hawaii caucuses on March 8 and March 26, the Census Bureau presents a variety of statistics that give an overall profile of the state’s voting-age population and industries....
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Wednesday, March 2, 2016 |
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Duke Aiona Legislative Update March 1, 2016
By Lt Gov Duke Aiona @ 2:32 AM :: 8130 Views :: Family, First Amendment, Life
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From Hawai'i Family Advocates....
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Wednesday, March 2, 2016 |
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Grassroot: Pro Bowl Numbers Don’t Add Up
By Grassroot Institute @ 2:29 AM :: 4116 Views :: Tourism
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"Though the HTA claims that the Pro Bowl brings more than 47,000 visitors to the state, independent economists studied the data and place that number closer to 6700."
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Wednesday, March 2, 2016 |
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HB1473: Help Legislators Buy Influence, Spread Campaign Cash
By Selected News Articles @ 2:22 AM :: 5854 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Politicians
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This culture of “vote buying” creates a false majority....
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Tuesday, March 1, 2016 |
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Hawaii: Only 38% Doubt God
By Selected News Articles @ 2:00 PM :: 6219 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Religion
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...Pew Research Center’s most recent Religious Landscape Study....
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Tuesday, March 1, 2016 |
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Tax Facts & Figures: How Does Hawaii Compare?
By News Release @ 1:09 PM :: 4152 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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...lists and ranks states on 39 different tax and fiscal measures, including: rates, ranks, collections, burdens, and more....
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