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Entries for 'News Release'
Saturday, June 2, 2012 |
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European Budget Cuts Threaten Mauna Kea Telescopes
By News Release @ 8:54 PM :: 11891 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment, World News, Family
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The decision, a consequence of ongoing real terms cuts to the UK science budget by the Government, will almost certainly see the Hawaii-based UK Infrared Telescope (UKIRT) cease operations in the autumn of 2013 and the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT) do the same a year later, with the loss of around 40 jobs.
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Friday, June 1, 2012 |
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Call for Criminal Investigation of Hanabusa's Campaign Loans
By News Release @ 6:51 PM :: 5874 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"If Hanabusa refuses to come clean, the HRP urges the appropriate law enforcement agencies and the House Ethics Committee to investigate Rep. Hanabusa for criminal and/or ethical misconduct."
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Friday, June 1, 2012 |
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Abercrombie Releases Legislative Wrap-Up Video
By News Release @ 1:30 PM :: 5523 Views :: Energy, Environment
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If you’d like to leave feedback on a particular bill, as I review and consider signing bills over the next month, please do so here....
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Thursday, May 31, 2012 |
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NELHA Audit: 40 Years of Pork Without a Plan
By News Release @ 2:40 PM :: 9638 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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After nearly 40 years, NELHA has yet to achieve its potential....
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Thursday, May 31, 2012 |
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No Mention of Gay Marriage as State Gives NFL $4M to Bring ProBowl Back One More Year
By News Release @ 2:31 PM :: 7460 Views :: Family, Tourism
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The Pro Bowl will resume in Hawaii on Jan. 27, 2013, one week before the Super Bowl in New Orleans. But poor timing is the NFL's first mistake....
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012 |
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Korean Tourism? Hirono Claims Accomplishments of Others
By News Release @ 8:20 PM :: 6753 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Hirono used her debate time to make the dubious claim that because of "her" VISIT USA Act, Korean visitors have increased by 50%. Not only is this inaccurate, it highlights Hirono's Johnny-come-lately approach to tourism and her nearly nonexistent record on issues....
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012 |
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DoJ Details Admissions of Criminal Pfluegers
By News Release @ 3:16 PM :: 11548 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Charles Alan Pflueger, owner of Pflueger Inc., Randall Kurata, the company’s chief financial officer, and Julie Kam, Pflueger’s executive assistant, pleaded guilty....
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012 |
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Hawaii Ranks 46th in Forclosures
By News Release @ 2:35 PM :: 9777 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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This report has state data separated into judicial vs. non-judicial foreclosure state categories....
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012 |
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Abercrombie Releases CIP for School, Water Projects
By News Release @ 4:14 PM :: 6361 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Farrington HS: One photo summing up everything that is wrong with the DoE.
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Sunday, May 27, 2012 |
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Hirono Playing Not to Lose
By News Release @ 11:33 PM :: 6228 Views :: Energy, Environment
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...lack of talent, expertise and grasp of the issues eventually catch up with you and it's only a short time before the public catches up with you, and you find yourself beat....
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Sunday, May 27, 2012 |
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Dem Convention: "A Circus of Squabbling"
By News Release @ 2:17 PM :: 6056 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Hawaii Democrats have once again decided that they are not running on a platform of issues. Instead, they launched into what was nothing more than a narcissistic tirade of personal assaults ....
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Saturday, May 26, 2012 |
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Mike Greco Announces State Senate Campaign
By News Release @ 5:25 PM :: 8936 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Greco, a 2004 graduate of the University of Hawaii Manoa, served as a Naval Aircrewman with the VP-4 Skinny Dragons at Marine Corps Base Hawaii....
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Friday, May 25, 2012 |
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Poll: Hirono 50%–Lingle 41%
By News Release @ 10:06 PM :: 5075 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Public Policy Polling survey of 600 Hawaii voters taken May 16 and 17, 2012....
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Friday, May 25, 2012 |
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Hirono to Case: “Leave my mother out of it!”
By News Release @ 9:44 PM :: 4676 Views :: Energy, Environment
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In just the past four days, Ed Case has compared me to a “bowl of warm jello,”called me “pathetic,” and labeled me “sad.”
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Friday, May 25, 2012 |
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The Hawaii (D)ividing Party
By News Release @ 9:04 PM :: 5002 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"Nowhere in this exchange did any candidate or the party address how their agenda will benefit the people of Hawaii."
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Friday, May 25, 2012 |
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"Sarah Palin" tops list of Hawaii Dems Tired and Irrelevant Responses
By News Release @ 7:20 PM :: 4529 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"We have seen this erratic behavior increase to an irrational level...."
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Friday, May 25, 2012 |
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"Invasive" Algae Targeted for Eradication in Kona May Treat Arthritis
By News Release @ 4:13 PM :: 7652 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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"I think this finding is a nice illustration of how we need to look more deeply in our environment because even nuisance pests, as it turns out, are not just pests," said Gerwick.
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Friday, May 25, 2012 |
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Census Details Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics of Hawaii Population
By News Release @ 4:05 PM :: 4507 Views :: Energy, Environment
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87.6% of Samoan households were family household, ranked #1 among all the race groups, followed by Filipino at 82.8%, and Native Hawaiian at 77.1%....
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Thursday, May 24, 2012 |
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Hawaii had the Sixth Lowest Rate of Injury Deaths in U.S.
By News Release @ 9:28 PM :: 6384 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Hawaii scored a Seven out of 10 on Key Indicators of Steps States can take to Prevent Injuries....
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Thursday, May 24, 2012 |
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National Trust for Historic Preservation Files Amicus Brief in Rail Suit
By News Release @ 8:15 PM :: 7068 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Section 4(f) contains a substantive prohibition on the construction of transportation projects requiring the "use" of historic sites, park and recreational areas ....
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Thursday, May 24, 2012 |
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Lingle Files Papers to Run for Senate
By News Release @ 7:26 PM :: 6111 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"I'm asking the people of Hawaii for their support in this election because I'm the only candidate who knows what this election is really about. It's about us," added Gov. Lingle.
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Thursday, May 24, 2012 |
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HECO Signs Another Biofuel Contract
By News Release @ 4:12 PM :: 6868 Views :: Energy, Environment
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No mention of the cost ....
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Thursday, May 24, 2012 |
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Ginai Live Concert at George Fontaine Campaign Kickoff
By News Release @ 2:39 PM :: 9202 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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The dinner and concert will be held on Friday, June 8th at Mulligan’s on the Blue (100 Kaukahi St. Wailea, HI 96753) starting at 5:30pm.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012 |
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Akaka Bill: Rep. Cole speaks to community, business leaders
By News Release @ 6:50 PM :: 13068 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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He said he doesn’t see any differences between Native Hawaiians and Native Alaskans and American Indian tribes....
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012 |
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Abercrombie: Only Hawaii Union Contractors May Bid on State Jobs
By News Release @ 4:14 PM :: 7212 Views :: Energy, Environment
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From now on, every major state project will only employ union workers....
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012 |
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Crabbe Announces New Leadership Team at OHA
By News Release @ 1:00 AM :: 5823 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The six-member team is anchored by former OHA controller Aedward Los Banos, who has been elevated to chief operating officer....
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 |
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Lingle Endorses Bipartisan Startup 2.0 Act
By News Release @ 8:58 PM :: 7249 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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...create new types of visas, one allowing foreign students who obtained graduate degrees in math, science and other related fields to stay in the United States, and another for immigrant entrepreneurs who grow jobs and create companies here....
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 |
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Caldwell Goes Wobbly, Urges Review of Rail Proposal
By News Release @ 7:40 PM :: 7120 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Today I am calling for a modification to the contracting process for the design of the Phase IV/City Center stretch of the rail transit line. I am asking that a review be done with community input to see where more appropriate design can be implemented, and more cost savings may be possible....
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 |
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Hoku Corp Lays off Workers, Lienholders Move to Seize Polysilicon Plant
By News Release @ 5:00 PM :: 9883 Views :: Energy, Tax Credits
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...liens have been filed against the Hoku Materials polysilicon plant, and some lienholders have begun foreclosure proceedings in the Idaho courts....
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 |
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Rep. Barbara Marumoto will not be running
By News Release @ 2:08 PM :: 9528 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Rep. Barbara Marumoto will not be running in the 2012 election....
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 |
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UH Board of Regents swears in new members
By News Release @ 12:47 PM :: 4126 Views :: Energy, Environment
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John Dean, Benjamin Kudo and Tom Shigemoto begin their terms as regents July 1. A fourth incoming regent, Jeffrey Acido, will be sworn in at a later date. His term also begins July 1.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 |
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HELCO Inks Deal to Burn Trees for Electricity
By News Release @ 12:08 AM :: 8035 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill
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The Hamakua Sugar Company lands bought by the Broken Trustees of Kamehameha Schools and ‘guarded’ by Larry Mehau for $$$ were planted in Eucalyptus. Years later, the trees not properly culled have grown into 10,000 plus acres of pencil thin stands with zero lumber value....
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Monday, May 21, 2012 |
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Rep Tom Cole Speaks out on Akaka Bill
By News Release @ 2:53 PM :: 6072 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"Particularly on the issue of native Hawaiian self-governance, having someone who can understand and talk to both sides is important and Linda Lingle is the right one to do that for Hawaii. All indigenous issues take bipartisan support."
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Sunday, May 20, 2012 |
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Complete List of 2012 Hawaii School Graduation Dates
By News Release @ 3:56 PM :: 6823 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Dates, times, and locations for public school graduation ceremonies statewide....
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Saturday, May 19, 2012 |
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Hawaii Democratic Party Attacks Long-Time Akaka Bill Advocate
By News Release @ 1:26 PM :: 7143 Views :: Energy, Environment
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...the state Democrat Party leadership released statements attacking Congressman Cole; statements which are surely an embarrassment to their own Democrat elected officials who have worked with and know the Congressman as a friend to Hawaii....
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Friday, May 18, 2012 |
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Local Students Deploy Underwater Robots to Assess WW2 Shipwrecks
By News Release @ 11:20 PM :: 6310 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Twenty-four Hawaii elementary, middle, and high school teams are competing in the Hawaii Underwater Robot Challenge Saturday....
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Friday, May 18, 2012 |
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BP and Sempra U.S. Gas & Power announce plans to jointly develop Hawaii wind farm
By News Release @ 10:51 PM :: 8302 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL
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Sempra U.S. Gas & Power and BP Wind Energy today announced plans to jointly develop the Auwahi Wind farm in Hawaii....
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Friday, May 18, 2012 |
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Census Releases More Data About Hawaii
By News Release @ 1:46 AM :: 5856 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The U.S. Census Bureau released the 2011 National, State and County population characteristics on May 17, 2012. The following are a few facts about Hawaii....
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Friday, May 18, 2012 |
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After 10 Months, HSTA Finally Rests Labor Board Case
By News Release @ 1:36 AM :: 5458 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"We appreciate HSTA finally concluding its case as these hearings have been a distraction."
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 |
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NOAA Reminds Hawaii -- Delicious Turtles Still Protected
By News Release @ 3:26 PM :: 5622 Views :: Energy, Environment
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“We want to remind the community that all sea turtles are still protected, and that both State and Federal consequences apply to anyone harming a green sea turtle,” said DLNR Chairperson William J. Aila, Jr....
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 |
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Enron Figures Buy Up Hawaii Windfarms
By News Release @ 2:14 AM :: 6280 Views :: Energy, Environment
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CGEI Wind is jointly owned by Good Energies and Champlin Windpower, LLC and is lead by Mike Cutbirth. Mike was formerly head of Global Finance for Zond Corporation and Enron Wind and served 4 years ....
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 |
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ACLU Sues to Force Prison Marriages on DPS
By News Release @ 1:36 AM :: 5576 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The ACLU is seeking an immediate court order that will affirm the Plaintiffs’ right to get married....
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 |
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Lingle Birthday to be Celebrated Statewide
By News Release @ 1:09 AM :: 5698 Views :: Energy, Environment
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In celebration of her 59th birthday, Governor Linda Lingle will be honored by supporters at Birthday Bash events on the Big Island, Maui, Kauai and Oahu....
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 |
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State DoH Loots $2M from Kona Water Bottler
By News Release @ 3:22 PM :: 5344 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The state originally imposed a fine of more than $5 million … Health officials say the water didn't pose any immediate or significant risks.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 |
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Hawaii Reapportionment Commission: U.S. Military, Military Families and Students Don't Count
By News Release @ 3:18 AM :: 7449 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The State of Hawaii has a long history of refusing to count military personnel and their families when reapportioning the Hawaii State Legislature....
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Monday, May 14, 2012 |
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Lingle: Support S2134 for Military Working Dogs
By News Release @ 8:10 PM :: 8096 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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They sniff out bombs, patrol dangerous explosive zones, and put themselves in harm's way to protect our soldiers. Yet military working dogs are currently classified as "equipment" by the Pentagon and are sometimes left behind ....
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Monday, May 14, 2012 |
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Ron Paul Partially Suspends Campaign
By News Release @ 2:42 PM :: 4525 Views :: National News, Ethics
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"...we will no longer spend resources campaigning in primaries in states that have not yet voted...."
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Monday, May 14, 2012 |
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Marx Nails Mufi, Tulsi on Rail
By News Release @ 2:20 PM :: 6583 Views :: Energy, Environment
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“This is Mufi Hannemann’s pet project that he abandoned to run for governor, quite unsuccessfully I might add,” Marx began. “Now it appears another Honolulu politician, Tulsi Gabbard, has decided to take Mufi’s reigns and put the state deeper into financial crisis by supporting a $450,000,000 ‘paper’ loan,” Marx stated....
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Friday, May 11, 2012 |
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JSC Names Nominees for Supreme Court, 2nd Circuit
By News Release @ 11:10 PM :: 5662 Views :: Energy, Environment
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- Derrick H.M. Chan
- Daniel R. Foley
- David M. Forman
- Craig H. Nakamura
- Richard W. Pollack
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