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Entries for 'News Release'
Friday, June 27, 2014 |
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Abercrombie Rewards UHPA's Campaign Support with $32M -- 'Unprecedented' Early Contract
By News Release @ 5:11 PM :: 8008 Views :: Higher Education, Labor
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...the agreement would cost $32 million over two years, a cost that needs to be approved by the Legislature.....
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Friday, June 27, 2014 |
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Sledgehammer Tom Brower Loses Key HSTA Endorsement
By News Release @ 4:51 PM :: 5414 Views :: Labor, Politicians
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Brower has lost the confidence of the groups and individuals who once supported him....
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Friday, June 27, 2014 |
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20,000 Army Personnel Could be Cut from Schofield Barracks, Ft Shafter
By News Release @ 5:10 AM :: 7670 Views :: Economy, Military
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Under the most severe scenario, Schofield would lose about 16,000 employees, leaving 2,441 on base....
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Friday, June 27, 2014 |
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Two Polls Now Show Aiona In Lead
By News Release @ 4:53 AM :: 7106 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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Two separate polls recently released show Duke Aiona as the clear choice for Hawai‘i voters....
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Thursday, June 26, 2014 |
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Ige, Slom Question Possible 'Financial Disclosure' Veto
By News Release @ 1:25 AM :: 6658 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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...This is just an example of the "same old, same old," where the Governor and his appointees get to wield power with a distinct lack of public scrutiny....
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014 |
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Report: 65% of Rooftop Solar Owned by Finance Companies
By News Release @ 11:52 PM :: 4570 Views :: Energy
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Year-over-year growth in the residential sector (60%) outpaced the overall U.S. market (41%) for the first time....
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014 |
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USDoE: Federal Funds at Risk as Hawaii Special Ed Programs Fall Short
By News Release @ 5:46 PM :: 4946 Views :: Education K-12, Hawaii Statistics
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IDEA mandates that the Department must take specific actions, which can include requiring the state to prepare a corrective action plan, enter into a compliance agreement or, ultimately, withholding a portion of the state’s funding....
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014 |
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Abercrombie Sends Notice to Veto 10 Bills
By News Release @ 5:25 AM :: 4455 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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...he must either veto or sign by July 8, 2014, or allow them to become law without his signature....
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014 |
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Ward Questions DoT Plan for Kalanianaole Hwy
By News Release @ 4:07 AM :: 4850 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Politicians
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“It took 4 years to add 2 lanes to the old 4-lane Kalanianaole Highway while at the same time paving 6 lanes...."
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Monday, June 23, 2014 |
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Janet Grace–Waikiki HD22 Designated A Top House Race
By News Release @ 6:15 PM :: 6442 Views :: Ethics, Homelessness, Politicians
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...Tom Brower's use of state money to buy the sledgehammer that he used to smash the shopping carts of the homeless is a story that just won't die...
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Saturday, June 21, 2014 |
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HGEA Refuses to Endorse Governor, CD1 Candidates
By News Release @ 5:29 AM :: 5877 Views :: Labor, Politicians
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An “open” endorsement means the union does not endorse a candidate....
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Friday, June 20, 2014 |
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Honolulu VA Still Worst in Nation--Wait Time 130 days
By News Release @ 3:43 PM :: 5077 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Military
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No other VA site is over 100 days, the next-worst is Fayetteville, NC with a 91-day wait time for new patients....
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Friday, June 20, 2014 |
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Full Text: Feds Release 'Proposed Rule' for Creation of Hawaiian Indian Tribe
By News Release @ 6:41 AM :: 7993 Views :: Akaka Bill, DHHL, OHA
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This document has a comment period that ends in 60 days (08/19/2014)....
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Friday, June 20, 2014 |
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Voter Registration Drive Set for Hawaii Catholic Churches June 21-22
By News Release @ 5:24 AM :: 8328 Views :: First Amendment, Office of Elections, Religion
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We ask all those who are not already registered to fill out a voter registration application, which will be made available to you at Mass the weekend of June 21/22....
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Friday, June 20, 2014 |
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Court Order Delays Implementation of Kauai Anti-GMO Ordinance
By News Release @ 2:57 AM :: 3927 Views :: GMOs
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...a lawsuit was filed in February of this year by four companies that would be directly impacted, challenging the legality of the new law....
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Thursday, June 19, 2014 |
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Sutton: Disconnect the Hawaii Health Connector
By News Release @ 11:27 PM :: 5518 Views :: Health Care, Politicians, Republican Party
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“Six more members of board of directors for the Hawaii Health Connector will vacate June 30 leaving the board without a quorum. It is a perfect time to replace it with a solution that is more appropriate for the state of Hawai’i."
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Thursday, June 19, 2014 |
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Mayor Caldwell announces homeless action plan
By News Release @ 4:49 PM :: 3127 Views
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...the Department of Community Services will soon be able to begin the implementation of an ambitious plan to use a historically high amount of funding as expeditiously as possible to make a marked, immediate difference on Oahu’s homelessness crisis....
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Thursday, June 19, 2014 |
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Gun Control Group Points to Hawaii as Example
By News Release @ 3:35 PM :: 5087 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Second Amendment
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The state with the lowest gun death rate in the nation was Rhode Island, followed by Hawaii, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey....
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014 |
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VIDEO: Interior Department CNHA Tribe Bribe
By News Release @ 6:12 PM :: 6475 Views :: Akaka Bill, DHHL, OHA
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Another Back Door Deal Has Now Been Revealed. We've Solved Who's Involved & Have The Facts On This Inside Contract....
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014 |
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Feds Coming to Hawaii to Discuss Indian Tribe Plan--15 Public Meetings Set
By News Release @ 5:14 PM :: 10336 Views :: Akaka Bill, DHHL, OHA, Obama
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First Hearing Monday, June 23 -- Honolulu – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Hawaii State Capitol Auditorium....
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014 |
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Grace for Waikiki: Ethics Commission Should Ban Sledgehammer Purchases by Legislators
By News Release @ 12:39 PM :: 6578 Views :: Ethics, Homelessness, Politicians
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"...Brower abused the power of his position last year by using legislative office funds to purchase a sledgehammer which he subsequently used in raids to destroy shopping carts used by the homeless...."
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014 |
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Rep Hastings: Obama's Ocean Zoning Will Shut Down Tuna Fishery
By News Release @ 9:29 PM :: 8154 Views :: Environment, National News, Economy
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...in the not-too-distant future all of America’s tuna will be caught by foreign vessels....
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014 |
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Supreme Court Unanimously Protects Pro-Life Freedom of Speech
By News Release @ 4:22 PM :: 5744 Views :: First Amendment, Life, Politicians
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Meanwhile in Hawaii: Cayetano vs PRP: You're corrupt so you have no right to say I'm corrupt....
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014 |
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Louie Applauds US Supreme Court Ruling on Firearm Background Checks
By News Release @ 4:44 AM :: 3993 Views :: Second Amendment
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...preserving the United States' right to prosecute straw purchasers of firearms....
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014 |
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Health Survey: 11.8% of DoE Students Treated After Attempting Suicide
By News Release @ 4:31 AM :: 7023 Views :: Education K-12, Hawaii Statistics, Life
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Statewide, 16.9% of public HS students had seriously considered attempting suicide during the 12 months before the survey....
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Monday, June 16, 2014 |
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Abercrombie Appoints Members to BLNR, HTA
By News Release @ 8:14 PM :: 7117 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Labor, Land Use, Tourism
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Both are interim appointments subject to state Senate approval....
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Monday, June 16, 2014 |
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Public Corruption: Hawaii Ranks 26th
By News Release @ 7:20 AM :: 5106 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii Statistics
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Corruption increases and distorts spending by U.S. states....
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Saturday, June 14, 2014 |
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You're corrupt so you have no right to say I'm corrupt!
By News Release @ 6:25 PM :: 9334 Views :: Democratic Party, Ethics, Labor, Politicians, Rail
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...Cayetano had claimed PRP's ad campaign tarnished his reputation by unfairly portraying him as corrupt for accepting about $500,000 in illegal campaign contributions during the Democrat's narrow re-election victory over Linda Lingle....
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Saturday, June 14, 2014 |
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Poll: Aiona Wins Three-Way Gubernatorial Race
By News Release @ 3:58 PM :: 8234 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians, Republican Party
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...Duke is leading in the polls - no matter who he faces in the General Election this November....
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Saturday, June 14, 2014 |
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Pono Choices Authors Scheme for Upcoming School Year
By News Release @ 5:46 AM :: 5132 Views :: Education K-12, Family
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...We will make necessary adjustments that continue to align with the most up-to-date research and practices regarding medical accuracy and age appropriateness to ensure the use of Pono Choices for the upcoming school year....
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Saturday, June 14, 2014 |
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"Pono Choices" proves liberals don't even know their own behinds
By News Release @ 5:31 AM :: 5559 Views :: Education K-12, Family
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...one-third of families did opt out at Niu Valley Middle School....
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Saturday, June 14, 2014 |
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Abercrombie Appoints Rep Wooley Replacement from Secret List
By News Release @ 5:15 AM :: 6176 Views :: Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Politicians
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Gov. Neil Abercrombie today announced the appointment of George Okuda to the state House of Representatives seat for District 48....
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Saturday, June 14, 2014 |
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Tulsi Gabbard Full Text: Hawaii VA Director is a Liar, Should be Fired
By News Release @ 2:21 AM :: 5494 Views :: Military
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...Pfeffer should be fired due to his dishonesty, lack of integrity, incompetence, and his flagrant lack of respect and transparency when dealing with those to whom he is ultimately accountable....
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Friday, June 13, 2014 |
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Hawaii wind player gets comeuppance in Maine
By News Release @ 6:03 PM :: 5843 Views :: Energy
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Maine’s supreme court struck a major blow to First Wind when it overturned regulators’ approval....
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Friday, June 13, 2014 |
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Poll: Ige 48% - Abercrombie 37%
By News Release @ 5:42 PM :: 6419 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians
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...Ige with 48 percent to 37 percent, with 15 percent undecided....
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Friday, June 13, 2014 |
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HART completes 100th column along rail route
By News Release @ 5:35 PM :: 3857 Views :: Rail
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...we have built 100 columns, about 130 foundations and have just put up the first segments of our guideway....
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Thursday, June 12, 2014 |
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DoE Eases Teacher Evaluation Requirements
By News Release @ 10:53 PM :: 4955 Views :: Education K-12, Labor
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The changes reflect the DOE’s commitment to reduce burden on teachers and administrators....
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Thursday, June 12, 2014 |
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DoE Forms Principals Roundtable with HGEA
By News Release @ 6:26 PM :: 5277 Views :: Education K-12, Labor
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After a recruitment and selection process of nearly two months, the Hawaii State Department of Education (DOE) is announcing a new Deputy Superintendent’s Principal Roundtable....
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Thursday, June 12, 2014 |
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Productivity and Innovation: Hawaii Stuck on ‘F’
By News Release @ 4:31 PM :: 6348 Views :: Economy, Hawaii Statistics, Small Business
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The categories in this report were chosen as those most likely to be considered by site selection experts for manufacturing and logistics firms....
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014 |
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Paychecks Hawaii Ratings of the 2014 Legislature
By News Release @ 5:02 PM :: 6449 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Politicians, Small Business
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Lawmakers are rated on their support and advocacy for small business and an improved business climate....
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014 |
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Slom: Abercrombie Should Cut $46M from CIP not DoE
By News Release @ 8:34 PM :: 6772 Views :: Education K-12, Hawaii State Government
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...House Finance chair blames mistake on governor's last-minute Turtle Bay deal....
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014 |
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McCain Endorses Djou for Congress
By News Release @ 2:11 PM :: 5182 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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"America needs good people with strong credentials and a willingness to stand up for what is right against the corrosive special interests in Washington D.C.”
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Sunday, June 8, 2014 |
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Dave Bateman Announces for House 5
By News Release @ 4:08 AM :: 5493 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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"...our elected leaders continually disrespect the voters by passing laws that the people have clearly said they do not want,” Bateman said....
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Sunday, June 8, 2014 |
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Ige Goes Wobbly on GMOs
By News Release @ 4:07 AM :: 6480 Views :: GMOs
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...Ige said he will review the recent Vermont GMO labeling decision as a possible solution....
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Saturday, June 7, 2014 |
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Ethics: City Employee Processes Dozens of Permits for His Own Contracting Company
By News Release @ 6:25 PM :: 5389 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics
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2012: Commission staff received a complaint that Employee was using city work time to stand in line to process residential building permit applications....
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Saturday, June 7, 2014 |
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55% of Maui anti-GMO Signatures Worthless, but Petition on Ballot Anyway
By News Release @ 5:16 AM :: 4370 Views :: GMOs
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...4,342 registered voters in the County of Maui have signed the petition, while 5,284 signatures have been deemed invalid....
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Friday, June 6, 2014 |
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Full Text: DoE Report Takes Pono Choices ‘Off the Shelf’
By News Release @ 11:21 PM :: 6833 Views :: Education K-12, Family, Health Care
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"I see that several of the points that we made in our January 31st McDermott Report are being addressed," said McDermott....
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Friday, June 6, 2014 |
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Waitlisted patients cost Hawaii Hospitals $62.7M
By News Release @ 2:55 AM :: 5080 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Health Care
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Nearly one in five of Hawaii’s waitlisted patients — that is, those remaining in a hospital after the need for acute care ceases — have an infectious disease....
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