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Entries for 'News Release'
Monday, November 22, 2010 |
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Last elected BoE to be sworn in Nov 29
By News Release @ 4:35 PM :: 6277 Views :: Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU – The Hawaii State Board of Education will hold an induction ceremony on Monday, Nov. 29, for seven candidates elected on Nov. 2 to serve a four-year term as members of the Board.
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Sunday, November 21, 2010 |
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Saturday, November 20, 2010 |
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Aloha Family Alliance: Our advice is do not give up
By News Release @ 6:23 PM :: 7324 Views :: Energy, Environment
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It is sad to see Gary Okino leave the Democratic Party. I happen to be a life long Democrat, but I don't put the party ahead of what is morally necessary for our community to thrive. To be truly Democratic, as its name implies, the party should welcome divergent views.
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Friday, November 19, 2010 |
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BoE refuses to follow law: Rejects meal price increases
By News Release @ 6:43 PM :: 7149 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The proposed price hikes came in response to Act 26, which was passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Linda Lingle in 2009. It mandated the Department to set breakfast and lunch prices at no less than half the cost of preparing the meals due to escalating food, energy and labor costs.
Board Chairman Garrett Toguchi called for the Legislature to repeal Act 26, and provide sufficient funding for the school food program....
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Friday, November 19, 2010 |
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Friday, November 19, 2010 |
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FULL TEXT: State Senate Committee Assignments Finalized
By News Release @ 12:39 PM :: 6660 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Complete list of Hawaii State Senate Leadership and Committee Assignments 2010-2011.
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Thursday, November 18, 2010 |
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Hawaii DoT sells $201M in bonds
By News Release @ 3:27 PM :: 6294 Views :: Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle announced today that the State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation – Harbors Division successfully sold $201.39 million of Harbors System Revenue Bonds to fund various capital projects for the State’s Harbors Modernization Plan and to refinance existing bonds for debt service savings.
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Thursday, November 18, 2010 |
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Hawaii County seeks nominees for Reapportionment Commission
By News Release @ 11:56 AM :: 8387 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill
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The Hawai‘i County Charter (Section 3-17) provides for the empanelling of a Reapportionment Commission every ten years, beginning in 1991, which means 2011 is a “reapportionment year.” Nine citizens (one from each Council district) will be nominated by the mayor and confirmed by the Council by March 1, 2011.
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010 |
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Panos: Carlisle’s start disappointing
By News Release @ 12:49 PM :: 5014 Views
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What a disappointing start for Carlisle. It is too obvious now that he does not know anybody other than a group of downtown lawyers. So he made Managing Director a deputy prosecutor and reappointed the Mufi cabinet!
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010 |
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Maui Council to consider property tax hike on residential homeowners
By News Release @ 3:14 AM :: 8200 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL
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Today, Tuesday November 16th, the Maui County Council will be accepting public testimony regarding a big proposed property tax increase. If you can make it you can sign in to testify by 1:30 pm on the 8th floor of the County building.
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Monday, November 15, 2010 |
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Inouye becomes useless? House, Senate Republicans place moratorium on Earmarks
By News Release @ 7:23 PM :: 10094 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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So much for Neil Abercrombie’s “more federal funds” refrain, eh? If this holds, Inouye will no longer be able to buy off his cronies and the corporatist state will starve. Hawaii Democrats will be relegated to peddling marijuana, assisted suicide, and gay marriage as substitutes for pork barrel projects.
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Monday, November 15, 2010 |
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Marumoto challenges latest Gensiro Kawamoto scheme
By News Release @ 11:14 AM :: 6251 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Honolulu - News articles report that Japanese billionaire Gensiro Kawamoto wants to establish an art museum on his Kahala Avenue properties. Representative Barbara Marumoto (R-19th Dist. Kaimuki/Waialae/Kahala) is calling for a discussion of this issue at a Neighborhood Board No. 3 meeting.
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Sunday, November 14, 2010 |
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VIDEO: Bishop Estate refuses to negotiate lease with Kamilonui Valley farmers
By News Release @ 5:58 PM :: 8057 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Representative Gene Ward (R-Hawaii Kai – Kalama Valley) said today on behalf of the Hawaii Kai community keenly interested in keeping the Kamilonui Valley farmers on their agriculture lots leased from Bishop Estate – Kamehameha Schools, that the Estate has not negotiated in good faith, and is calling upon the community to support the farmers.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010 |
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Tourism Marketing: In London and ashamed to be from Hawaii
By News Release @ 9:16 PM :: 9142 Views :: Energy, Environment, World News
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I am currently in London attending World Travel Market (WTM) for eTurboNews. Don't expect business from wasting our tax payers promotional money that paid for the Hawaii Tourism Authority stand.
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010 |
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010 |
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Maui TEA Party to gather Veterans Day
By News Release @ 3:10 PM :: 8313 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL
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We will be flag and sign waving at 1 PM till 2 PM, to show our appreciation for our Veterans on the corner of Kaahumanu Ave and Kanaloa Ave.
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Monday, November 8, 2010 |
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Stacey Djou: On the bright side
By News Release @ 12:55 PM :: 9420 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Over the past week, Charles has received hundreds of emails from people all over the state and the nation expressing their sorrow and disappointment over Tuesday’s election results. While we share your pain, we prefer to instead focus on all that we were able to accomplish together in the last year.
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Saturday, November 6, 2010 |
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House Republicans elect Rep Gene Ward Minority Leader
By News Release @ 12:06 PM :: 10690 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Minority Leader Representative Gene Ward said, "Our new Caucus is excited and united and ready to do the people's business, particularly regarding fiscal responsibility and job creation in the 2011 Session. We are very pleased to have grown 33 1/3 percent representing the first net-gain in the size of caucus in 10 years."
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Thursday, November 4, 2010 |
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Hawaii Right to Life PAC: “All pro-life candidates are winners”
By News Release @ 11:48 AM :: 5994 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Grace also noted that Hawaii is currently listed 48th among the 50 states in the “Defending Life 2010” rankings compiled by the pro-life public policy organization Americans United for Life.
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010 |
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Nominations sought for State Water Commission
By News Release @ 7:24 PM :: 5447 Views :: Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU - The State is seeking nominations to the Commission on Water Resource Management. A Nominating Committee will screen the applicants and send to the Governor the names of at least three individuals for one open position.
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010 |
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Aiona, Djou thank their supporters
By News Release @ 7:19 PM :: 9111 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Aiona: "I congratulate our opponent on his victory, and will join all of you in supporting our next Governor by working to hold our government accountable to our citizens."
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010 |
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John Willoughby live on Dennis Prager show
By News Release @ 10:41 AM :: 5432 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Dennis Prager (radio) Show Today Tues. Nov. 2nd between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM
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Monday, November 1, 2010 |
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Photos: Aiona, Finnegan tour Roberts Hawaii, other businesses
By News Release @ 6:54 PM :: 7915 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Duke Aiona and Lynn Finnegan today toured the Roberts Hawai`i office with President Robert Iwamoto where he met and talked story with Roberts Hawai`i employees. Duke and Lynn also visited Pioneer Plaza to meet and greet with supporters and walk through small businesses to connect with voters. In addition, Duke and Lynn visited Island insurance Company, Bank of Hawai‘i, Matson, Alexander and Baldwin and a medical building in Kapahulu.
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Monday, November 1, 2010 |
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Hawaii Family Forum makes final push to Get Out the Vote
By News Release @ 6:25 PM :: 6802 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Get out to vote. Contact your family and friends in your contact list and make sure they get out to vote and vote values. This year’s election is too important to assume that they did.
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Monday, November 1, 2010 |
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Hawaii Right to Life PAC Urges Vote for Aiona
By News Release @ 6:07 PM :: 8077 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Janet Grace, executive director of Hawaii Right to Life stated, “We do not believe a person can be qualified for public office if he has no respect for the most innocent and vulnerable people in Hawai'i. Gubernatorial candidate Neil Abercrombie’s voting record is crystal clear: as a U.S. Congressman, he consistently voted against every piece of legislation that would have protected innocent human life."
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Monday, November 1, 2010 |
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New Aiona-Finnegan radio ad trumpets Hilo, Maui endorsements
By News Release @ 3:56 PM :: 13049 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU - Duke Aiona and Lynn Finnegan today launched a new radio ad, "Twice," to highlight recent endorsements, such as the Hawai‘i Tribune-Herald, Maui News, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawai‘i, Maui Chamber of Commerce and Hawai‘i Island Contractors' Association.
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Sunday, October 31, 2010 |
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Hawaii Rifle Association candidate preferences
By News Release @ 6:07 AM :: 4667 Views :: Energy, Environment
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following preferred candidate list represents only the candidates believed most able to support gun rights and hunting heritage. No other issues were considered.
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Saturday, October 30, 2010 |
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Lingle saves Hawaii refineries from EPA
By News Release @ 3:41 PM :: 10527 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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“You raise important concerns about the impact that the standards could have on Hawaii’s two refineries, and by extension, the State’s economy and the Pacific Command,” said Jackson in her October 25, 2010 response letter to Governor Lingle. “Your letter effectively summarizes the primary ways in which the situation of the Tesoro and Chevron refineries in Hawaii differs from that of refineries located on the mainland of the United States.”
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Saturday, October 30, 2010 |
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Hanabusa Insurance: Medicare cuts, higher prices, and denial of care
By News Release @ 2:50 PM :: 10667 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Colleen Hanabusa has used every opportunity to say that she “supports our kupuna.” Which makes her unabashed support of the $1 trillion government takeover of health care known as Obamacare that much more puzzling.
Recently, in a debate, she claimed that no seniors would see Medicare cuts – that it is guaranteed. Actually, that’s false. Here are the facts....
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Saturday, October 30, 2010 |
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Abercrombie: Little to point to in the way of achievement
By News Release @ 2:39 PM :: 8096 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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In many of this year’s races, you’ve heard about a candidate’s achievements in political office. Neil Abercrombie has been silent on his work as U.S. Congressman for nearly two decades. All we hear is a promise of “change” and “a new day.” That is because Neil Abercrombie has no crowning achievement or landmark legislation in his twenty years in Congress.
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Friday, October 29, 2010 |
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Fact check: Superferry, Aloha, Rail, Furloughs
By News Release @ 8:25 PM :: 9882 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Duke Aiona is being blamed for everything the State Legislature and Judiciary has done wrong.
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Friday, October 29, 2010 |
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Hawaii HEART: Moving 4,000 people from homelessness to permanent housing
By News Release @ 7:06 PM :: 7414 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The number of homeless people who received service in shelters increased 66.7 percent from 5,688 in fiscal year 2006 to 9,483 in fiscal year 2009. And the number of people who transitioned into permanent housing increased 163.9 percent from 1,532 in fiscal year 2006 to 4,043 in fiscal year 2009.
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Friday, October 29, 2010 |
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Abercrombie’s 100% anti-life voting record
By News Release @ 2:18 PM :: 10478 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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- Rated 0% by the National Right To Life (NRLC)
- Rated 100% by National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL)
- Rated 7% by the Christian Coalition on Family Issues
- Rated 100% by the gay agenda HRC
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Friday, October 29, 2010 |
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$23M Emergency funds giveaway called “blind promise”
By News Release @ 1:14 PM :: 6614 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"If the next Governor is going to be a rubber stamp for the State Legislature, as the case would be with our opponents, Hawai‘i would be operating in the red like they do in Washington. Abercrombie is making blind promises, which is simply irresponsible."
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Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
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Abercrombie Will Harm Hawaii’s Relationship with Foreign Countries
By News Release @ 7:24 PM :: 10873 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Tourism is a cornerstone of Hawaii’s economy and culture and foreign relationships are essential for Hawaii leaders to foster if we are to continue promoting Hawaii as business and vacation destination. Governor Linda Lingle utilized her executive office to promote tourism, travel and business in Hawaii and fostered strong relationships with countries like China and Japan for our state’s benefit.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
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Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
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Hawaiian Telcom Emerges from Chapter 11 Reorganization
By News Release @ 6:43 PM :: 8623 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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...effective today, the Company has successfully completed its reorganization and has emerged from its Chapter 11 proceedings, pursuant to the plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) approved by the bankruptcy court. As expected, the new ownership and capital structure of the Company have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission and the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
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Can’t say no: Hanabusa’s Tax-raising record
By News Release @ 6:30 PM :: 11335 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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In the past four years (at least), she did not encounter a single tax increase, government regulation or pay raise that she thought fell short of getting "the biggest bang" for Hawaii taxpayers' bucks.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
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Djou leads fund race
By News Release @ 5:35 PM :: 9621 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Djou has now raised more than $362,000 in October alone and over the past two months has raised more than $752,000 - nearly $200,000 more than his opponent.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
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Lingle authorizes another $5.2M to make up for DoE failure
By News Release @ 5:27 PM :: 5897 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Department of Education will use $2,817,007 to provide Extended Learning Opportunities classes of up to two additional hours a day at high schools, intermediate/middle schools and elementary schools statewide that failed to meet Adequate Yearly Progress goals during the 2009-2010 school year.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
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Aiona: Abercrombie inconsistent, dishonest, and unwilling to make the tough decisions on Education Reform
By News Release @ 2:06 PM :: 6345 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Abercrombie continues to oppose a comprehensive, independent audit of the Department of Education (DOE). Mr. Abercrombie has said the "last thing we need is an audit of the educational system," even after he was one of 19 Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives to co-sponsor a bill introduced last year in favor of an independent audit of the Federal Reserve (HR 1207).
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
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Abercrombie voted against tougher penalties for criminals who kill unborn baby
By News Release @ 9:25 PM :: 8485 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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While many know Neil Abercrombie supports abortion, the extreme stances he has taken on parental notification and prosecuting criminals who harm fetuses during violent crimes are counter to the values of many here in Hawaii. While in Congress, he voted against...
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
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Lingle: $35M spent on Robotics helped win $75M Race to the Top
By News Release @ 9:12 PM :: 6514 Views :: Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle today issued the following statement in response to comments made by an appointed member of a State legislative committee criticizing Hawai‘i’s use of federal stimulus funds. The committee meeting held yesterday was a clumsily disguised event to criticize the Administration a week before State elections.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
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RCP: Hawaii Governor’s race a “toss up”
By News Release @ 5:29 PM :: 6488 Views :: Energy, Environment
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According to Real Clear Politics, an independent political website that publishes daily election analysis and polling averages, the race for Governor is a “toss-up.”
This determination is supported by recent polls conducted by Rasmussen Reports, Aloha Vote and Public Policy Polling, all of which show the governor’s race to be a virtual dead heat with a mere 2 to 3 point spread.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
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Rep Roland Sagum (D-Kauai) endorses Duke Aiona for Governor
By News Release @ 5:22 PM :: 12459 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Energy, Environment
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“Duke is the best person to serve as the next Governor of Hawai‘i,” said Rep. Sagum. “He is a true leader with integrity and good judgment who is not afraid to make tough decisions, and he has bold plans that will move Hawai‘i forward; that’s why I am willing to cross party lines to show my support and help elect Duke as our next Governor.”
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
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Filipino community leaders join Lynn Finnegan to cast early ballots
By News Release @ 3:29 PM :: 6480 Views :: Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU - Lynn Finnegan today issued the following statement after casting her early ballot for the 2010 General Election. Lynn was joined by her husband, Peter Finnegan, Honolulu Fire Department Captain, their parents and an enthusiastic crowd of supporters, many of whom represent Hawai‘i's large Filipino community.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
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Aiona announces Hot Water, Cool Rates solar power incentives
By News Release @ 1:41 PM :: 10329 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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HONOLULU -- Lt. Governor Duke Aiona today announced four of Hawai`i’s top financial institutions will be providing a benefit of over $1.3 million dollars for Hot Water, Cool Rates, a new solar water-heater loan interest-buydown program.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
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Smart Business Hawaii “Yes on appointed BoE”– plus positions on City Charter Amendments
By News Release @ 12:57 PM :: 7123 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Suggested Positions on State Constitutional Amendments and Honolulu County Charter Amendments....
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
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Aiona campaign calls on supporters to vote “yes” for appointed BoE
By News Release @ 11:59 AM :: 7224 Views :: Education K-12, Republican Party
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1. Shall the B.O.E. be changed to a board appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, as provided by law?
We recommend YES so that there will be accountability (resting on the governor's shoulders) within the B.O.E.
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