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Entries for 'News Release'
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 |
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Full Text: AARP Report Pegs Value Family Caregiving in Hawaii at $1.9 Billion
By News Release @ 2:12 PM :: 6350 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The report, “Valuing the Invaluable: The Growing Contributions and Costs of Family Caregiving, 2011 Update”, finds that the “average” caregiver is a 49-year old woman who works outside of the home and spends nearly 20 hours per week providing unpaid care to her mother over the course of nearly five years.
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Monday, July 25, 2011 |
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Kaiser recognized as Top Medical Home System
By News Release @ 7:36 PM :: 11908 Views :: DHHL, Maui County, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Kaiser Permanente announced today that the Honolulu Clinic and Kihei and Lahaina Clinics on Maui, and their primary care providers have received the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Physician Practice Connections Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition....
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Monday, July 25, 2011 |
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Alleged Eric Ryan Victims Speak out on New Website
By News Release @ 12:22 PM :: 12991 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Politicians, Rail, Republican Party
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In the early 1990's Eric Ryan was the first student in Chaminade history to be convicted of forging student signatures and election ballots thus beginning his career of graphic design so he continue forging documents. He later took Chaminade to court for defamation of character.
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Sunday, July 24, 2011 |
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MECO to seek 6.7% Rate Hike to pay for Windfarms
By News Release @ 3:18 PM :: 11522 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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The requested increase would help cover the operations and maintenance costs of safely and reliably integrating existing and future renewable energy resources into MECO's three isolated, island electrical grids. Also included are energy storage projects which will help integrate even higher levels of variable resources such as wind and solar....
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Saturday, July 23, 2011 |
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PUC grants HECO $38M Rate Increase
By News Release @ 1:20 AM :: 6681 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued an interim decision in Hawaiian Electric's 2011 rate case. It will result in a $3.31 a month increase for a typical Oahu residential customer
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Saturday, July 23, 2011 |
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National Right To Life Compares Presidential Candidates
By News Release @ 12:19 AM :: 6921 Views :: National News, Ethics
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National Right to Life has released candidate comparisons on life issues for the 2012 Presidential Primary races.
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Thursday, July 21, 2011 |
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Scientists Overruled by Energy Industry Pressure, Proposed Wind Guidelines a Step Backwards for Wildlife
By News Release @ 2:52 PM :: 8162 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The new draft reverses agency protection recommendations for many bird species and adds unrealistic deadlines that would lead to “rubber-stamping” of wind projects. ABC expects millions of migratory birds to be harmed by poorly-planned wind energy.
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Thursday, July 21, 2011 |
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Takamine’s DLIR directs money back to his Cronies in Honokaa
By News Release @ 2:32 PM :: 10027 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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The initiative’s first site is located in Honoka'a, within the Hamakua Coast, where services will be provided at the North Hawai'i Education & Research Center (NHERC). The Rural Outreach Services initiative is a partnership between federal, state, county governments, and private non-profit agencies.
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Thursday, July 21, 2011 |
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CNN: 66% support Cut, Cap, and Balance
By News Release @ 2:30 PM :: 5257 Views :: National News, Ethics
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a CNN poll completed yesterday showed 66% of Americans support the Cut, Cap and Balance plan to “raise the debt ceiling only if a balanced budget amendment were passed by both houses of Congress and substantial spending cuts and caps on future spending were approved.”
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011 |
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DoE hasn’t met Race To The Top Standards, but will apply for another grant
By News Release @ 11:34 AM :: 8324 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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...Abercrombie last week alerted the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services that the State of Hawai'i will be applying for the new ”Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge” grant competition....
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011 |
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9AM HST: Rusty Humphries to host GOP Presidential Candidates’ Online Debate
By News Release @ 10:28 AM :: 5293 Views :: Environment, National News, Ethics
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Today, join us in making history when the first, all-Twitter Presidential Debate is held from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. (9AM-10:30AM HST)
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Monday, July 18, 2011 |
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Calif. Supreme Court: EIS can be required for Plastic Bag Ban in Large Jurisdictions
By News Release @ 7:52 PM :: 9422 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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EIRs are required for plastic bag bans by (i) “larger” cities and counties and also (ii) small cities based on the cumulative impacts. Save The Plastic Bag Coalition has legal standing to enforce that requirement....
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Monday, July 18, 2011 |
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Study looks at Perceptions of Child Abuse and Neglect in Hawaii
By News Release @ 10:27 AM :: 7853 Views :: Education K-12, Family, Hawaii Statistics
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A new unprecedented statewide research survey on child abuse and neglect in Hawai‘i reveals that child abuse is a pervasive and serious issue. Nearly 40% of residents know a victim of child abuse, 9% say they experienced abuse themselves, and 80% of residents think child abuse is a major problem in society.
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Saturday, July 16, 2011 |
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PUC Requires HECO to Reopen Molokai Windfarm Bidding
By News Release @ 10:30 AM :: 9809 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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...the PUC determined that Castle & Cooke cannot assign part of its development rights to Pattern Energy to develop 200 MW of wind power on Molokai....
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Friday, July 15, 2011 |
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Response to Star-Advertiser: Rail Opponents list Alternative Traffic Solutions
By News Release @ 4:23 PM :: 9134 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Borreca's column today is an interesting one but we do quibble with his following conclusion: "... the anti-rail contingent has yet to show its own alternative traffic solution. Honolulu's real traffic jam is the city's inability to move a plan that has overwhelming public support."
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Friday, July 15, 2011 |
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IAM: PUC re-bid order should bring halt to Wind Development on Molokai
By News Release @ 2:36 PM :: 9027 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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Now that the Public Utilities Commission has ordered Hawaiian Electric (HECO) to stop this mega-project and restart it with new bidders, I Aloha Molokai (IAM) requests that Pattern Energy and its subcontractors and partners cease their activities on Molokai immediately.
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Thursday, July 14, 2011 |
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Hanalani School Returns Home with Second International Botball Tournament Win
By News Release @ 11:32 PM :: 9735 Views :: Maui County, Energy
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Hanalani School is a robotic force to be reckoned with. After three days of intense international competition, the Miliani students were named tournament champions for the second year in a row ....
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Thursday, July 14, 2011 |
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Abercrombie adds 10 more HGEA positions
By News Release @ 2:21 AM :: 6080 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Governor Neil Abercrombie approved the hiring of 10 agricultural inspectors, restoring some positions that were eliminated in 2009.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011 |
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Supreme Court Offers Free Divorce Law Program on July 14
By News Release @ 7:24 PM :: 5264 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Divorce Law in Hawaii program will be held on Thursday, July 14, from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Hawaii Supreme Court courtroom on the second floor of Aliiolani Hale at 417 South King Street. The program is free and open to the public.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011 |
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Abercrombie announces final vetoes, 14 bills become law
By News Release @ 10:40 PM :: 5948 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Abercrombie today signed into law the last of the measures from the 2011 legislative session. In total, Governor Abercrombie enacted 235 measures and vetoed 17; seven bills became law without his signature....
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011 |
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Democrats call disenfranchisement of Military Personnel “Fair, equitable representation”
By News Release @ 1:48 PM :: 13114 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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fair, equitable representation for all residents ... one man/one vote fairness doctrine .... we urge the State Democratic Party to pursue all legal options including filing a lawsuit, if necessary, to overturn this Reapportionment Commission decision....
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011 |
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Abercrombie Admin. claims HSTA Negotiators Agreed to Terms, Releases Full Text of Contract Changes
By News Release @ 3:25 AM :: 6575 Views :: Energy, Environment
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In June, both sides agreed to terms on a final offer that HSTA negotiators would recommend to the HSTA board. This included the 5 percent wage reduction, equal health care premium costs and other items, such as increased planning time, which reflect tentative agreements that had been made during negotiations through June.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011 |
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Police, Prosecutors to discuss Cybercrime at Capitol
By News Release @ 12:26 AM :: 12015 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Briefing on Cybercrime to be held Tuesday, July 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hawaii State Capitol, Conference Room 309.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011 |
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As veto deadline looms, Abercrombie signs Eleven Bills into Law
By News Release @ 12:22 AM :: 6206 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Abercrombie has enacted 221 bills so far. The deadline to sign or veto bills passed in the last legislative session is tomorrow, July 12, 2011.
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Monday, July 11, 2011 |
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation: How they voted July 11
By News Release @ 2:03 PM :: 6898 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Recent Congressional Vote: House: Fiscal 2012 Defense Appropriations
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Saturday, July 9, 2011 |
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Abercrombie signs 16 bills into law
By News Release @ 11:10 AM :: 6158 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Governor Neil Abercrombie today signed into law House Bill 1520, which ... directs the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to investigate how an on-bill financing program could operate in Hawai’i and gives the PUC the discretion to implement such a program.
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Saturday, July 9, 2011 |
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Abercrombie seeks applicants to roll Hawaiians
By News Release @ 11:06 AM :: 5506 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced he is seeking applicants to the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission (NHRC). Act 195 gives the Governor the power to appoint a five-member Native Hawaiian Roll Commission that will build the foundation for....
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Saturday, July 9, 2011 |
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HUD giving away $50K to Hawaii Mortgage deadbeats: Deadline for free money is July 22
By News Release @ 10:59 AM :: 7077 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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HUD will assist homeowners who have experienced a reduction in income and are at risk of foreclosure due to involuntary unemployment, underemployment, due to economic conditions or a medical condition. EHLP can provide eligible homeowners with zero percent interest, forgivable loan of up to $50,000 that pays past-due mortgage payments, as well as a portion of the homeowner's mortgage payment, for up to 24 months.
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Friday, July 8, 2011 |
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Listeria: Calvin Say’s Bentos Being Recalled from 7-11 Stores Statewide
By News Release @ 4:20 AM :: 7163 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Warabeya U.S.A. Inc., a Honolulu, Hawaii, establishment, (which keeps House Speaker Calvin Say on a $1000/mo retainer) is recalling approximately 1,550 pounds of convenience meals that may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes....
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Friday, July 8, 2011 |
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Abercrombie appoints officials to DoH, DoT
By News Release @ 2:03 AM :: 7584 Views :: Energy, Environment
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- Lynn Fallin as Deputy Director for Behavioral Health of the Department of Health (DOH)
- Jade T. Butay as Deputy Director for Administration of the Department of Transportation (DOT)
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Thursday, July 7, 2011 |
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New Report: Hawaii is Fifth Least Obese State in the Nation
By News Release @ 11:27 AM :: 7485 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Fifteen years ago, Hawaii had a combined obesity and overweight rate of 42.2 percent. Ten years ago, it was 49.4 percent. Now, the combined rate is 57.5 percent.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011 |
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Abercrombie signs bill to tighten OHA trustees’ grip on Native Hawaiians
By News Release @ 8:55 PM :: 5498 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Governor Neil Abercrombie signed into law a measure that recognizes Native Hawaiians as the indigenous people of Hawai'i. Act 195 gives the Governor the power to appoint a five-member Native Hawaiian Roll Commission that will build the foundation for self-determination.
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011 |
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Abercrombie Administration: State homeless plan on track
By News Release @ 10:43 PM :: 8417 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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“At first, we questioned the state’s call to relocate our services,” said Brother Sage of Ohana Family of the Living God Ministry, which is in the process of moving its services from A'ala Park to coordinate efforts with the Institute for Human Services’ shelters. “But after much thought and collaboration, we see the potential of benefits to the community that our change and transition in service will make. We are still fulfilling our mission of serving those who need our help while contributing to our collective goal of creating solutions to end homelessness.”
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011 |
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation: How they voted July 5th
By News Release @ 2:45 PM :: 5303 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Recent Congressional Votes
- Senate: Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011
- Senate: Confirmation of David H. Petraeus to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
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Monday, July 4, 2011 |
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Abercrombie signs six more bills into Law
By News Release @ 10:18 AM :: 8813 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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Senate Bill 219 prohibits physically restraining inmates who are pregnant....
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Saturday, July 2, 2011 |
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Sowell, Ryan, Heritage: American Identity
By News Release @ 2:40 PM :: 7433 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, National News, Ethics
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As we are celebrating the 4th of July this weekend, we recommend you take some time to read some substantive articles about who we are as Americans....
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Friday, July 1, 2011 |
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GOP’s Nonaka Launches Political Consulting Firm
By News Release @ 11:05 PM :: 7225 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Hawaii Republican Party announced today that Executive Director, Dylan Nonaka, has left his post to launch his own political and public affairs consulting firm...
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Friday, July 1, 2011 |
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Insights: Molokai, Lanai leaders debate Big Wind
By News Release @ 6:08 PM :: 10973 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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While Helm repeatedly stated the I Aloha Molokai position of NO to both the cable and the windmills, Ritte said right now his position is also NO but that could change if given the opportunity to negotiate and have his long list of benefits met. The list was so long that he did not have time to finish reading it.
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Thursday, June 30, 2011 |
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4th of July celebration as Schofield turns 40
By News Release @ 8:41 PM :: 13212 Views :: Maui County
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As the nation celebrates its 235th birthday July 4, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii invites the public to its 40th Annual Fourth of July Spectacular on Weyand and Sills Fields....
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Thursday, June 30, 2011 |
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Hawaii Meth Survey Shows Significant Shifts in Attitudes
By News Release @ 8:30 PM :: 7589 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Hawaii Meth Project today released findings from the 2011 Hawaii Meth Use & Attitudes Survey which revealed that, compared to a benchmark survey conducted prior to the launch of the Hawaii Meth Project, Hawaii’s young people are significantly more aware of the dangers of trying Meth and increasingly disapprove of trying the drug.
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Thursday, June 30, 2011 |
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Sumitomo: Ready to go all the way with Rail Contract Protest
By News Release @ 8:09 PM :: 9238 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Emphasizing this, Gino Antoniello, VP, Transportation Systems and Equipment for SCOA explained: "Our protest--a first for us--was prompted by the conviction that our bid was improperly passed over in favor of another vendor with less experience and a questionable track record that lacked the proper legal qualifications to undertake a project of this scope." ...Antoniello stressed that in starting down this protest path, the company did so with a readiness to go all the way.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011 |
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Abercrombie imposes new contract terms for HSTA, UPW
By News Release @ 8:11 PM :: 7292 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Beginning on July 1, with the start of the new fiscal year, we must implement the state budget as passed by the State Legislature. This included 5 percent in temporary pay reductions from June 30, 2009 salaries and an equal contribution of health care benefits for state employees.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011 |
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Hawaii Debt, obligations $25K per Taxpayer—4th highest in nation
By News Release @ 4:00 PM :: 8015 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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"If governors and legislatures had truly balanced each state's budget, no taxpayer's financial burden would exist," said Sheila Weinberg, Founder and CEO of the Institute. She continued, "A state budget is not balanced if past costs, including those for employees' retirement benefits, are pushed into the future."
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011 |
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Molokai Wind Developer: “We will pack up and leave.”
By News Release @ 3:15 PM :: 11534 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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“If the community does not want this project it will not go through,” said Pattern Senior Developer Christian Hackett. “And we will pack up and leave.”
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011 |
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Generic Republican Candidate 46%, Obama 42%
By News Release @ 9:50 AM :: 4040 Views :: National News, Ethics
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A generic Republican candidate now holds a four-point lead over President Obama in a hypothetical 2012 election matchup. It's a fifth week in a row that the GOP candidate has been ahead and the widest gap between the candidates to date.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011 |
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Abercrombie announces plan to let more criminals out onto the streets
By News Release @ 7:11 PM :: 6335 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The state’s plan to bring Hawai'i’s prisoners home include expanding prison space in the state, creating alternatives to incarceration and reducing recidivism through community-based programs.
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Monday, June 27, 2011 |
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Abercrombie announces Intent to Veto 23 Bills—including HB1134 which may have endangered Prepaid Health Care Act
By News Release @ 11:01 PM :: 5993 Views :: Energy, Environment
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House Bill 1134 repeals Part V of the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act and Act 99, Session Laws of Hawaii 1994, relating to the future termination of the prepaid health care law. Further investigation is needed on whether approval of this bill would have unintended consequences to Hawaii’s Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) waiver.
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Monday, June 27, 2011 |
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Hawaii 8th Annual International Women’s Leadership Conference Sept 20
By News Release @ 8:58 PM :: 13958 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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HONOLULU – Lesley Jane Seymour, Editor-in-Chief of More magazine, will address delegates at Hawai‘i’s 8th annual International Women’s Leadership Conference (IWLC), taking place on September 20, 2011 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and Resort.
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Monday, June 27, 2011 |
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Abercrombie replaces DHHL official ousted in Treadmill Scandal
By News Release @ 8:22 PM :: 8140 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Ms. Kauhane replaces retiring DHHL Deputy Robert Hall, who is leaving the department on July 1.
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