Environment

...otherwise UH will be condemned to be the punch line of a joke, a place for cronies to pad their retirement (high three), or a pit stop to collect fat paychecks and loud Aloha shirts....

I did not, however, have the heart to share with the Afghan governor that in my home state, less than 40% of those people eligible to vote actually vote....

One of the first items on the PLDC agenda was to seek control over the state land under the Olomana golf course....

...it is not always quite clear just how much money is being spent on state programs and services....

‘OHA for Everyone’ merely expresses the opportunity and responsibility all citizens of Hawai’i have to build a better future together....

The last day to mail-in your voter registration form is this Saturday, October 6. Since Monday, October 8th is Columbus Day, the United States Postal Service will not be open....

...Between 1999 and 2003, according to Machida, more than $350 million in excess earnings were diverted from the pension system....

The Committee is chaired by Dr. Edison Miyawaki, a local business leader and limited partner of the Cincinnati Bengals....

"Discussion of Appointment Agreement of M.R.C. Greenwood"

...exposing the true agenda and thinking of the current trustees....

2012 General Election Voter Guide ....

...hiker, was with two other people at Nuuanu Pali Lookout when she tried to make her way around a large boulder when the trail collapsed....

In a one-party state, broad swathes of public opinion hang on a few sustaining myths. By turning this myth against its creators, Lingle could still pull this out....

The rail project gets sloppier by the day. The "pushers" of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) are to blame for this mess....

"a 14.7 percent increase in the number of students taking 15 or more credits system wide”

Today, the Federal Mediator informed the State that HSTA will no longer continue that process of mediation....

Hanabusa avoided debating at a Waikiki Neighborhood Board forum moderated by KHON's Tami Mori.... Today, she avoided debating at a forum moderated by former KHNL anchor Diane Ako hosted by the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association....

Providing information on DD2058 forms may violate the Privacy Act, and the State’s apportionment process cannot be predicated on a violation of federal law.

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"By more than 2-to-1, voters are more likely to believe that Lingle would be a vote for the Republican agenda in Washington than think she will be Independent."

Here are seven debate take-aways on Romney policies which will directly affect Hawaii....

...due to the presence of Asian citrus psyllid, a vector of the bacterial pathogen that causes citrus greening....

The bottom five states for downloads per capita were Hawaii (299k), Nebraska (388k), South Dakota (153k), Iowa (750k) and in last place, Minnesota (905k).

The October 8th deadline for voter registration is fast approaching and we need your help in ensuring that your friends and family are registered....

Six schools with successful appeals met Adequate Yearly Progress, raising the final total to 139 out of 286, or 49%.

... ethics, honesty and corruption in government rated as the second-most important issue for small businesses in Hawaii ....

"Together with the visa waiver status for Korea and some practical 'fixes' to the visa issuance process in China, Hawaii is poised to see and benefit from even more visitors from the Asia Pacific regions."

"Despite claims to the contrary, the facts remain that there were 21,000 more jobs in the state when Governor Lingle left office then when she was elected."

Hawaii's debt stands at 79.21% of its entire private sector GSP, the highest percentage of the 50 states....

ultimate goal of deploying efficient and effective models for ... better managing chronic illness

Now you learn why HMSA wanted and received a seat on the Health Connector Board....

...the fairest and most equitable solution to the Hawaiian people cannot come from creating a new system of Federally administered funding and recognition....

Effective today, Eva Andrade will be assuming the duties of HFF’s Executive Director....

...our opponent is one of the most liberal and hyper-partisan lawmakers in the United States. She was ranked as the 14th most-partisan Democrat of the 435 U.S. House members....

"They were substantially wrong in the Democrat Primary Election, and they will be wrong in this race by a lot. Our own internal polling is showing an incredibly competitive race with significant leads in key parts of the state and key demographics."

More than 1,200 pastors in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have registered to participate ....

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No matter the political rhetoric you will hear in these final weeks before the general election, there is no doubt that there will be an increase in taxes at the federal level.

November 3 and 11, 2012

My opponent, Congresswoman Mazie Hirono, has missed 144 votes in the U.S. House of Representatives so far this year. That’s why our campaign has set the goal to raise $144,000 ....

...she actually argued that the main problem in the economy is public confidence and that if you would only have more confidence in your government, our economy would improve....

On page 129 of the Senate Appropriations Committee FY13 Interior Subcommittee Bill Draft, between “Livestock Grazing Administration” and “Use of American Iron, Steel and Manufactured Goods”....

 Google Image of 737 Kaipuu St, Honolulu -- Is this Chris Manabat's REAL residence?

Richard Fale is another young leader that I am proud to support in the upcoming election. Vivian and I know the sacrifices that it takes to be a public servant and Richard Fale has been a servant leader throughout his young adult life....

...hopefully you, your family and friends, all are registered and geared up for the General Election. In about a week, we will be sending out the General Election Voter Guide....

Note to Greenwood: Hey MRC, this report is nice and all, but you’re in Hawaii now....

Proposals are being solicited for a series of policy, economic and technical studies that will help energy stakeholders in Hawai‘i evaluate Liquefied Natural Gas ....

Though 10 states have shirked their duties under national air quality standards for lead, environmental regulators have not cracked down, activists claim in federal court.

"And let's not hoist a large Islamic flag, and let's not be barbaric-talking. We will remain a front so that if the thing happens, we will benefit from the new happenings instead of having all of our organizations classified and exposed."

Note this is not a complete sentence: “I based this concern as the Governor as well as an alumnus and supporter of the University of Hawai'i.”