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Monday, March 21, 2011 |
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Hanabusa, Hirono vote for Government Shutdown—Oppose Afghan Withdrawal
By News Release @ 1:13 PM :: 12034 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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- Senate: Additional Continuing Appropriations, 2011
- House: Additional Continuing Appropriations, 2011
House: NSP Termination Act
House: NPR Federal Funding Ban
House: Afghanistan Withdrawal resolution
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Monday, March 21, 2011 |
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The plan to Overhaul Straight Hawaii
By Andrew Walden @ 12:33 AM :: 11475 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Rep Tom Brower (D-Waikiki) says Hawaii is an “intolerant place” which needs to “create a market to attract progressive, educated individuals..."
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Saturday, March 19, 2011 |
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Hawaii’s Bernard von NotHaus Convicted of Minting His Own Currency—could get 15 years
By News Release @ 3:26 PM :: 12616 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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NotHaus is co-founder of the Royal Hawaiian Mint and creator of the Free Marijuana Church of Honolulu. NotHaus also produced the Ron Paul Dollar.
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Thursday, March 17, 2011 |
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Mercado Kim says Hannemann is Godfather as ‘divisive’ Democrat Primary goes from crowded to jam-packed
By Selected News Articles @ 12:06 PM :: 9079 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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While she is not a household name, Kim's interest in the race illustrates how a Democratic primary that already promises to be crowded could grow, in time, to become even more jam-packed.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011 |
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SB218: Will Legislature force St Francis Hospitals to close over forced abortion?
By Andrew Walden @ 11:12 PM :: 14435 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Will the Legislature bow to pro-abortion extremists and risk closure of two hospitals, loss of medical personnel, and possible statewide loss of millions of dollars of federal health funds?
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011 |
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Ward: Budget does not account for COFA, CoR Revision, Japan tourism dropoff
By Video @ 10:25 PM :: 7331 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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$120M COFA, Japan Tourism dropoff, CoR revision, 13 Hospitals bleeding 25-30M a year…
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011 |
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Ewa Community to discuss Emergency Preparedness after blackout, Tsunami
By Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine @ 9:49 PM :: 7642 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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- Tuesday, March 22 at 7:00PM
- Ewa Makai Middle School cafeteria, 91-6291 Kapolei Parkway, Ewa Beach
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Sunday, March 13, 2011 |
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Cabanilla staffer, on the job at Capitol, “also works for an attorney”
By Andrew Walden @ 4:57 PM :: 12358 Views :: Maui County, Ethics, Politicians
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“You may not use State time, equipment, or facilities, for private business purposes, including for-profit and not-for-profit corporations.” – HRS 84-13 (2).
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011 |
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Marumoto: Pension Tax threshold could be dropped to $75K at end of session
By Video @ 7:29 PM :: 7894 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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one of my concerns with this bill as currently drafted is that, while the threshold is now higher, $100,000, it opens the door to taxing the pensions of those with a lower AGI in the future. It could slip down to $75,000 or lower before the end of session or in future sessions.
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011 |
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Recktenwald seeking comment on Judicial Nominees for First, Fifth Circuit
By News Release @ 10:52 AM :: 10917 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced today that he is seeking written comment on judicial nominees for three vacancies at the District Court of the First Circuit and one vacancy at the District Family Court of the First Circuit (Oahu).
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011 |
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House Raids Highway Fund, Raises Vehicle Taxes
By Video @ 9:30 PM :: 12171 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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HB1101: Allows for increase in the State motor vehicle registration fee
HB1097: Extends the $3 per day surcharge on rental motor vehicles
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011 |
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Yoshioka Confirmation: The Missing $700M, screaming, lying, and slander
By News Release @ 12:42 PM :: 6252 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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...at the end Yoshioka accused Slater of lying and mentioned the 20 misrepresentations by Slater that he had presented to the City Council. At this point Slater was on his feet demanding to answer this slander but with Council Chair Garcia screaming that he was out of order, Slater stood down....
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Monday, March 7, 2011 |
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Contract Settlement: HECO and IBEW put the people first
By Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine @ 4:44 PM :: 7391 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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“I’m relieved that HECO and IBEW leaders have put the people of Hawaii first today."
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Sunday, March 6, 2011 |
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Pine: HECO replacement workers put in 17-hour days
By Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine @ 12:47 PM :: 8000 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Workers are exhausted from working very long shifts. Some told me they worked 17 hours yesterday and are back on the scene again today to work the same number of hours or more.
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Saturday, March 5, 2011 |
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With Power Restored, Rep Pine drops State of Emergency request
By Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine @ 5:04 PM :: 7338 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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“In times of disaster we must come together, put aside our differences and help people first."
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Friday, March 4, 2011 |
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Rep Pine calls for State of Emergency after Strike, Storm leave Ewa, Leeward in dark
By Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine @ 11:40 PM :: 7721 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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The power outage has also affected traffic signals which impact the ability of emergency medical personnel, police, fire, civil defense and other emergency services. We are also concerned that hospitals and care facilities may not be able to run the equipment necessary to maintain the health and welfare of their patients.
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Friday, March 4, 2011 |
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Republicans field over 60 Neighborhood Board Candidates
By News Release @ 7:39 PM :: 5847 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Party leaders at all levels made a strong push to recruit candidates for Oahu’s neighborhood boards and now that most of the applications are in, there are over 60 Republicans who are running for the boards.
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Friday, March 4, 2011 |
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Djou: Lingle would make an outstanding US Senator
By Selected News Articles @ 4:15 AM :: 8172 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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“I think she would make an outstanding United States senator,” Djou says. “The best illustration of Governor Lingle’s abilities is 2006. In 2006, it was a highly toxic environment for the GOP nationally, but she managed to win reelection not only by a large landslide but by the largest margin in the history of the state.”
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Thursday, March 3, 2011 |
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Hanabusa, Hirono, Akaka: Make way for Captain Kirk
By Andrew Walden @ 10:49 PM :: 7265 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Speaking to KHON yesterday, Caldwell said not a word about Akaka. Instead he tractors both Mazie Hirono and Colleen Hanabusa into the Senate race, and then transports himself into Congress--CD1 or CD2 no matter—all in one sentence....
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Thursday, March 3, 2011 |
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Pine: Hawaii hands out the most welfare dollars, food, and benefits in Nation
By Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine @ 5:59 PM :: 7774 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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One day, the mother of a 12 year-old girl I mentored called me asking for help after they had become homeless....
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Thursday, March 3, 2011 |
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Lingle, Djou comment on Akaka retirement
By News Release @ 11:11 AM :: 8148 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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I worked closely with the Senator to gain support for the Akaka Bill and I still have hopes that this important legislation will come to fruition during the remainder of his term. -- Gov Linda Lingle
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Thursday, March 3, 2011 |
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Mufi: “Plenty of time to discuss my plans”
By News Release @ 10:47 AM :: 7188 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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While some may be curious, there will be plenty of time to discuss my own personal plans in light of his announcement.
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011 |
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Extortion, Criminal Conspiracy: FBI investigating Gulen Religious Cult behind Mokapu STEM School, Pacifica Institute
By Selected News Articles @ 8:41 PM :: 17657 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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An email sent in June 2008 with regard to teachers who were late in making the paybacks reads: "Brother Veli wants to have all the “salary returns." And he says to withhold future salaries from those who have not made them."
More incriminating still is an email dated June 13, 2007...which recommends "increasing the number of teachers from Turkey ... to acquire more money."
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011 |
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Honolulu 40 Days for Life Rally at Capitol
By Janet M. Grace @ 2:08 PM :: 8002 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Kick-Off Rally on Sunday, March 6 @ State Capitol from 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Being Human Documentary to Air March 8-11 on KALO-TV
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011 |
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Legislature seeks to tax music, book, movie writers working in Hawaii
By News Release @ 2:47 PM :: 7135 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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... the House Finance Committee heard bills that would tell a business how much it can pay its executives, prohibit a deduction of business travel expenses, impose fees on repeat visitor accommodations, tax creative entrepreneurs who write music or movies, tax their death benefits when a key employee dies; and reverse the state’s long standing position of encouraging investment in high technology firms.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011 |
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HB853: State-Owned Bank to be run by Takamine, Abercrombie
By News Release @ 2:44 PM :: 8757 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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“This State run bank would be governed by persons without a banking background including Governor Abercrombie and the State Director of Labor. I cannot see how Governor Abercrombie, who would be designated as Chairman of the Bank, and three of his political appointees could operate this bank while also managing the entire State, ” noted Rep. Gene Ward, House Republican Leader.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011 |
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Finalists for new Dean of College of Natural Sciences will visit UH Mānoa
By News Release @ 11:43 AM :: 7570 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Four finalists have been identified for the position of Dean of the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. The four are scheduled to participate in a two-day period of visits that covers college department discussions; meetings with senior administrators, faculty, staff, students and members of their respective professions; and a public presentation.
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Monday, February 28, 2011 |
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Haloanakalaukapalili: The Story of the Kalo Plant at Iolani Palace
By News Release @ 7:14 PM :: 11622 Views :: DHHL, Maui County, Energy
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The March edition of Mission Houses Museum’s “Talking Story”, which focuses on themes of myths, legends, and fables in 2011, will take place on Wednesday, March 9th at 7PM in the Kana‘ina Building on ‘Iolani Palace grounds. Admission is free.
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Monday, February 28, 2011 |
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HB1465 to be heard Thursday: Protect Elders against “Power-of-attorney” abuse
By Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine @ 6:54 PM :: 8026 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Sadly, the most widely exploited document used by perpetrators of elderly abuse is the Power of Attorney because it can give the perpetrator immediate access to the victim’s bank accounts, real estate, and other valuable property unlike a will, trust, or estate planning document that may not take effect for many years.
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Sunday, February 27, 2011 |
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Charles Djou, second most moderate Republican in 111th Congress
By Andrew Walden @ 8:06 PM :: 11690 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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According to an analysis of the 111th US Congress published Friday by the National Journal, among Republicans Hawaii Representative Charles Djou was out-moderated only by Rep Joseph Cao of New Orleans.
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Friday, February 25, 2011 |
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Limbaugh: Did Honolulu Council ever pass resolution condemning Mao’s genocide?
By Selected News Articles @ 7:27 PM :: 11598 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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We'd have to check the archives to see if the Honolulu City Council ever did issue a condemnation of Mao Tse-tung for the genocide of Chinese people back when the cultural revolution, the great leap forward and all that stuff took place.
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Thursday, February 24, 2011 |
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Full Text: Carlisle’s State of the City Speech
By News Release @ 9:50 PM :: 8247 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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The word change can simply mean, “something becomes different.” Like a car tire that runs over a large pothole, and becomes flat. But change can also mean “something is transformed.” Transformation is an evolutionary process. Like a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. “Transformation” is a concept that will be discussed several times today as we review the challenges facing our city.
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Thursday, February 24, 2011 |
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$37,500? Abercrombie makes fool of himself during Pension Tax debate
By Video @ 1:34 AM :: 10402 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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"That’s why it is egregious for you to indicate that what I’m saying is that somebody with a sole total income of $37,500—that that is their sole income—that they would be asked under those circumstances to pay that. But if anybody wants to try and manipulate the numbers for a personal political agenda in order to try and score political points, let me tell you—this is one Governor that’s not going to put up with it." -- Abercrombie
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011 |
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Djou: Hawaii Politicians Detached From Reality
By Rep Charles Djou @ 2:25 PM :: 9180 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Hawaii’s elected officials are ready to tackle every issue - except job creation and the deficit. The first major action taken by the Hawaii State Senate was to become the only legislative chamber in the United States to eliminate the invocation. The legislature has confronted issues ranging from decriminalization of marijuana, civil unions, bingo on Hawaiian Homelands and banning the sale of toy guns.
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Friday, February 18, 2011 |
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Newt Gingrich to speak in Honolulu tonight
By News Release @ 3:45 PM :: 7657 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will be headlining the Hawaii GOP’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner. The Party fundraising event will be held tonight at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
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Friday, February 18, 2011 |
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Recktenwald names Browning to replace McKenna
By News Release @ 2:52 PM :: 7440 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Judge Browning’s assignment is effective March 4, 2011. He will succeed Judge Sabrina McKenna, who will be sworn in as an Associate Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court on March 3 at 4:15 p.m. in the Supreme Court Courtroom.
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Monday, February 14, 2011 |
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Pensions, Rail, Earmarks: Abercrombie and Obama wage war on Inouye
By Andrew Walden @ 12:30 AM :: 11265 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Just two months into his term, Neil Abercrombie has led Hawaii politics into chaos. From the White House to Honolulu Hale, progressive Democrats are duking it out with the old boys.
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Saturday, February 12, 2011 |
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Honolulu Neighborhood Board Elections to be Cancelled?
By Andrew Walden @ 11:17 PM :: 12495 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Hundreds of community activists and aspiring political leaders across Oahu are preparing for Neighborhood Board Elections in April and May to fill 439 seats on 33 Neighborhood Boards. February 18 is the last day to register to vote in the election and the last day for candidates to file nomination papers. But NCO Executive Assistant Bryan Mick and the Neighborhood Commission (NCO) have a surprise in store. On February 17, 2011 the Commission will be holding a “Special Meeting” to vote on a motion to cancel the election ....
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Saturday, February 12, 2011 |
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Saturday, February 12, 2011 |
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SB1449 Hearing Saturday: Hawaii Sunset Advisory Commission to assess Government Agencies
By Grassroot Institute @ 1:33 AM :: 6921 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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The committee(s) on Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs has rescheduled its public hearing to Saturday, 2-12-2011 at 10 a.m. in conference room 229.
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Saturday, February 12, 2011 |
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Rep Ward, Sen Slom invite public to speak out on pension tax, other issues
By News Release @ 1:27 AM :: 7165 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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- WHAT: Legislative Townhall Meeting
- WHERE: Haha‘ione Elementary School Cafeteria
- WHEN: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Thursday, February 10, 2011 |
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Thursday, February 10, 2011 |
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Transparency: Regents Candidate Advisory Council Names Finalists for UH Board of Regents
By News Release @ 4:32 PM :: 13270 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU – The Regents Candidate Advisory Council (RCAC) has presented a list of candidates to Gov. Neil Abercrombie to fill four seats on the University of Hawai’i Board of Regents, including two City and County of Honolulu seats, a Hawai’i County seat and a Maui County seat.
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Thursday, February 10, 2011 |
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SB1425: Legislative Committee to discuss banning all Oahu Landfills
By Grassroot Institute @ 12:53 PM :: 6829 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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According to Senate Bill 1425, relating to banning the acceptance of solid waste in landfills, no landfill in a county with a population greater than or less than 500,000 residents, will be allowed to accept deliveries of municipal solid waste - beginning July 1, 2012, for Honolulu, and for the smaller counties, a date to be determined by their councils.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011 |
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Abercrombie appoints Don Horner to BoE, plans to appoint Horner to New BoE
By News Release @ 4:32 PM :: 7578 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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In November 2010, Hawai‘i voters approved a Constitutional Amendment that gives the Governor the authority to appoint members of the BOE. Governor Abercrombie is encouraged that the State Legislature has been moving expeditiously to establish the appointment process for BOE members. When that legislative process is complete, Governor Abercrombie intends to name Horner among his first appointments.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011 |
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Rep Pine introduces 18 bills
By News Release @ 12:05 AM :: 6887 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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- Bills to Decongest Traffic
- Bills to Cut Taxes & Make Government More Responsive to the People
- Bills to Solve Problems within Homeowner Associations
- Bills to Stop Elder Abuse
- Bills to Solve Problems for Our Schools
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Monday, February 7, 2011 |
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Could Djou Challenge Akaka?
By Selected News Articles @ 11:19 PM :: 8799 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Former Rep. Charles Djou (R-Hawaii) all but swore off elective politics in his recent farewell address, but the former congressman recently penned an article that is sure to ignite speculation among the state's political observers over whether a 2012 bid against Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) is in the offing.
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Monday, February 7, 2011 |
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Feb 18 deadline to Neighborhood Board Candidates to file for election
By Selected News Articles @ 3:09 PM :: 6689 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Candidates have until Friday February 18 to file nomination papers for Oahu’s upcoming Neighborhood Board elections. Up for grabs, all 439 seats on 33 Neighborhood Boards.
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