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Entries for 'News Release'
Friday, April 2, 2010 |
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Censorship: Obama’s FCC considers regulation of internet
By News Release @ 1:36 PM :: 5485 Views :: National News, Ethics
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...When private investment declines, taxpayers will be forced to step in and subsidize broadband Internet, with lots of strings attached. And regulations could eventually even restrict political speech online.
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Thursday, April 1, 2010 |
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HSTA spreads “non-essential” falsehoods to manipulate DoE employees
By News Release @ 5:29 PM :: 9878 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Honolulu – Thursday, April 1, 2010 "I'm very disappointed that the HSTA leadership, BOE, and DOE allow the general public, parents and classroom teachers to believe incorrect information," said Minority Leader Lynn Finnegan.
"I'm hearing that teachers are under the impression that front office staff, nurses, cafeteria workers, special education assistants, janitors and security are on the non-essential employees list. This is simply not true," stated Finnegan.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
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May 10 to be St Damien Day in Hawaii
By News Release @ 4:46 PM :: 9015 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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“This day will commemorate the life and accomplishments of Saint Damien, whose service and ministry has perpetuated the Spirit of Aloha and has offered hope and inspiration to past, present and future generations,” said Lt. Governor Aiona, who presented the legislation, signed into law today by Governor Linda Lingle as Act 10, at an event to celebrate the change in law.
Joseph de Veuster, who would later be known as Father Damien of Moloka‘i and Blessed Damien de Veuster, was a Roman Catholic missionary who sacrificed his life in service to those suffering from Hansen’s Disease in Kalaupapa on the Hawaiian island of Moloka‘i.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
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VIDEO: Hawaii Meth Project welcomed at Legislature
By News Release @ 4:45 PM :: 7127 Views :: Energy, Environment
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In Montana, 33% of all children are in foster care due to methamphetamine abuse. Two years after launching the Meth Project in Montana, adult Meth use has declined by 72% and Meth-related crime has decreased 62%. The state has seen a 63% decrease in teen meth use. Now the same program is being tried in Hawaii.
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Monday, March 29, 2010 |
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Cayetano’s State of Hawaii, 1998: ‘‘the tribal concept simply has no place in the context of Hawaiian history’’
By News Release @ 7:43 PM :: 6220 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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In 1998, the State of Hawaii ... had this to say in a brief before the U.S. Supreme Court: ‘‘the tribal concept simply has no place in the context of Hawaiian history.’’
Senator Inouye ... had this to say (on January 25, 2005): ‘‘Because the Native Hawaiian government is not an Indian tribe, the body of Federal Indian law that would otherwise customarily apply when the United States extends Federal recognition to an Indian tribal group does not apply.’’
Senator Inouye went on to say: ‘‘. . . That is why concerns which are premised on the manner in which Federal Indian law provides for the respective governmental authorities of the state governments and Indian tribal governments simply don’t apply in Hawaii.’’
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Saturday, March 27, 2010 |
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Full Text: Rasmussen polls Hawaii Governor’s race
By News Release @ 8:25 PM :: 10865 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Election 2010: Hawaii Governor
- Duke Aiona (R) 31%
- Neil Abercrombie (D) 54%
- Some other candidate 6%
- Not sure 9%
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Saturday, March 27, 2010 |
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Hanabusa: “Legislators work very hard and deserve the raise”
By News Release @ 2:41 PM :: 15192 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Politicians
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Even with Hawaii facing an $869 million budget deficit over the next three years, in 2008, state Senate President Hanabusa defended a 36 percent pay raise for the Hawaii State Legislature. Hanabusa said “legislators work very hard and deserve the raise.” As of December 2009, Hawaii pays the highest salary for part-time legislators.
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Friday, March 26, 2010 |
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Finnegan continues push for Furlough compromise
By News Release @ 8:47 PM :: 6986 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Wil Okabe, the HSTA President, said that negotiations would cease if their proposal failed. This would leave parents, teachers, principals, and students with 21 Furlough Fridays in place until the school year 2010-2011 is over. The HSTA will vote next Wednesday to approve or disapprove a new supplemental agreement between HSTA, BOE, and the DOE.
“HSTA is treating this as if it is the end of the road. There is more work to be done, but I’m hopeful there can be further compromises to end this Furlough Friday fiasco,” Finnegan said.
The difference between bringing back only essential employees and also bringing back non-essential DoE employees is $1 million per day. Representative Finnegan continues to advocate bringing back only essential personnel in order to keep the cost of restoring Furlough Fridays reasonable and something the State can afford.
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Friday, March 26, 2010 |
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Vanload of thieves snatching Djou signs inside of four hours
By News Release @ 8:35 PM :: 11435 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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An indication that our campaign is a threat to the status quo is the number of yard signs stolen on a regular basis. We know that it happens in every election, but the rate that our signs are stolen surpasses anything we have ever seen before. In some areas, we will put up a yard sign and the sign will be taken in a matter of hours. One of our supporters reported last week that she was in her yard when a white van drove up to her house. A man jumped out of the van and pulled her yard sign out from where it was planted in her yard. When she asked him what he was doing, he said that he was from the Djou campaign and that the sign was needed in another location. This was completely untrue - the campaign never relocates signs to "better" locations. We value every single person willing to indicate their support for Charles with a yard sign.
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Friday, March 26, 2010 |
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Debate: Djou only candidate to oppose failed stimulus spending
By News Release @ 12:10 PM :: 7212 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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“It is more important that our next Congressman fight to lower taxes and allow Hawaii families to keep more of their money than to elect a Congressman who wants to spend all of your money,” stated Djou.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010 |
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Finnegan proposes furlough compromise
By News Release @ 6:03 PM :: 9311 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Today the House Finance Committee will be hearing a bill (SB 2124 SD2) that appropriates $86.1 M to end Furlough Fridays. Representative Finnegan will be offering an amendment to Finance Chair Marcus Oshiro, reflecting her proposal to decrease the appropriation to $77.5 M.
“We can refrain from raising taxes and get students back in school,” said Minority Leader Lynn Finnegan.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010 |
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Union ‘Cadillac Plans’ hammered in the Obamacare ‘reconciliation’ bill
By News Release @ 1:03 PM :: 4986 Views :: National News, Ethics
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A "fix" to the Cadillac tax that actually makes it worse, not better. Under current law the exemption amount is indexed to CPI plus 1 percent. That is not enough to keep up with medical costs. The reconciliation bill delays the start of the tax by five years, from 2013 to 2018, but it cuts the inflation adjustment to plain CPI. The lower inflation adjustment means that once the tax starts it will hit more people faster.
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010 |
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Hanabusa Ad Misleadingly Claims She “Cut Legislative Salaries”
By News Release @ 9:47 PM :: 13370 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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“With the 31% pay increase, our part-time legislators, who are in session for just four months in the year, are the highest paid part-time legislators in the nation. In these tough economic times, when people are losing their jobs, businesses are shutting down and teachers and students are being furloughed, do we really want to elect someone who cares more about her own paycheck than what’s good for the people of Hawai'i?” said Hawai'i Republican Party Chairman Jonah Ka'auwai.
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010 |
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Lingle to Senators: “Please reject current version of Akaka Bill” (Full Text)
By News Release @ 8:50 PM :: 8749 Views :: Akaka Bill
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The Governor’s letter stated, “The explicit sovereign immunity and exemption from regulation provisions in the present bill allow the Native Hawaiian governing entity, and its leaders, to conduct activities anywhere in Hawai‘i (and potentially any other state) in a way that is inconsistent with State criminal statutes otherwise applicable to all citizens, and state laws governing narcotics and dangerous drugs; civil defense; alcohol and tobacco; fire and building codes necessary for public safety; traffic safety; landlord-tenant matters; clean air, clean water, hazardous waste (and other state pollution statutes); child welfare, child protection, and child safety; public health; food and drugs; and virtually every other conceivable law that serves to protect the public. It is not clear how the State could enforce its interests against unlawful or irresponsible actions by the governing entity or its elected leaders or employees."
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 |
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Furloughs: DoE, HSTA outline new $92M ransom demand
By News Release @ 7:47 PM :: 7242 Views :: Energy, Environment
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For the current (2009-10) school year: The agreement provides for the state to appropriate approximately $24.5 million to eliminate the four (4) remaining furlough days this school year. In return, students will be given an additional full day of instruction; and the last teacher work day of the year will be converted to a half day with students.
For the next (2010-11) school year: The agreement provides for the state to appropriate approximately $67.5 million to eliminate eleven (11) furlough days. The remaining six (6) furlough days will be scheduled on non-instructional days as follows: Two (2) days at the beginning of the school year (one administrator day and one teacher day); teacher institute day; three (3) planning collaboration/waiver days as scheduled by the Board of Education.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 |
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Furloughs: Lingle offers $62M ransom for release of Constitutional Amendment, students
By News Release @ 6:31 PM :: 6441 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Funding would cover both the salaries and fringe benefits of teachers. Release of the funds would be contingent upon legislative passage of a constitutional amendment to allow voters to determine if the next governor should appoint the school superintendent.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 |
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Molester’s former employer Sen. Roz Baker Blocking Flag Pole Bill: Veterans to return medals
By News Release @ 5:34 PM :: 13525 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU – In response to Senator Roz Baker's (South and West Maui) decision not to schedule a public hearing for House Bill 2311, veterans from across the state, will be delivering their military decorations ribbons and awards that honor their valor and service to the country out of protest to her tomorrow.
Veterans will present the ribbons to Chair Baker and her Committee members of the Commerce and Consumer Protection (CPN) on Wednesday, March 24 in room 229 at 10 a.m. Sen. Baker, who sponsored the clothesline bill last year, has chosen to pass an unenforceable resolution about the flag instead....
What do Sen Roz Baker and Rep Rida Cabanilla have in common? They both have employed convicted child molester Leon Rouse.
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Sunday, March 21, 2010 |
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Djou: “Trillion dollar bill will do little to improve health care”
By News Release @ 10:12 PM :: 10700 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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“Congress should instead have enacted medical malpractice reform, allowed for the interstate sale of health insurance, and reformed the tax code to allow for an individual deduction on health insurance premiums. We must continue to fight for responsible health care reform that lowers costs and offers greater access to affordable health care.”
Djou is the only major candidate in the Congressional race, who lives in the 1st Congressional District and the only major candidate who would have voted against this bill. Ballots will be mailed out April 30.
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Saturday, March 20, 2010 |
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GOP’s Ramsay Wharton to challenge Hirono for Outer Islands Congressional Seat
By News Release @ 8:43 PM :: 24451 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Now, more than ever, we need to bring balance to our nation’s capitol. For too long, Hawaii residents have been underserved with only “one” viewpoint represented in Congress. This out-of-balance system has failed our citizens and allowed for policies that have stifled our creativity and economic growth and burdened us with heavy taxes, wasteful, out of control government spending, and inefficient bureaucratic growth.
The people are speaking, but Washington isn’t listening. That’s why we need new leaders who will listen and provide “common sense” approaches to get our country back on track. Join me in the “good fight” and allow me the honor to represent you with “a strong voice and presence” in the halls of Congress.
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Saturday, March 20, 2010 |
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After flag flap: Legislature fights over control of cameras
By News Release @ 2:00 PM :: 7172 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Honolulu- Friday, March 19, 2010 Republicans withdraw their support of a seemingly routine procedural resolution. The resolution (HR 205) dictates that the Speaker of the House exclusively controls in-house video programming and information output, and sets restrictions for its use.
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Friday, March 19, 2010 |
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Kawamura: Purchase of Securities under Cayetano and Lingle Administrations authorized by Legislature in 1997
By News Release @ 8:25 PM :: 5770 Views :: Energy, Environment
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“Just one example of the final report's gross flaws is that without any citation of the attorneys (if any) that she relied on for her own legal opinion, the legislative auditor dismisses the attorney general's detailed opinion that concluded that the purchase of auction rate securities was specifically authorized by the Legislature in 1997, and legal when made by two budget directors in the Cayetano Administration and by my department in the Lingle Administration."
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Thursday, March 18, 2010 |
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Cook Political Report: Hawaii Congressional Race changed from “lean Dem” to “toss up”
By News Release @ 8:50 PM :: 10526 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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...there is genuine concern among Democrats that while Djou is up on air with appealing intro ads that don’t mention his party affiliation, neither state Sen. Colleen Hanabusa nor former Rep. Ed Case are running great campaigns. Case may enjoy an early lead, but he also has the least money. Furthermore, Democratic Sens. Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka will do all they can to ensure Hanabusa overtakes Case, their longstanding rival.
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Thursday, March 18, 2010 |
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Overtaxed Hawaii: Protest against GE Tax hike March 23
By News Release @ 4:02 PM :: 9958 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Tuesday, March 23rd at the State Capitol -- from 10:00am till 12 noon -- Mauka side of Beretania St across from State Capitol.
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Thursday, March 18, 2010 |
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Maui TEA Party protest against Obamacare Thursday
By News Release @ 1:07 AM :: 10561 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, National News, Ethics
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Protest Rally
- Thursday March 18th
- 4pm-6pm
- Front Sidewalk of Queen Ka'ahumanu Mall
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010 |
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VIDEO: Djou files for election, releases first commercial
By News Release @ 1:31 AM :: 12060 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The Office of Elections has set May 22nd as the date of the special election and has determined that the election will be an all mail-in special election. Ballots will be mailed to every registered voter in the district on Friday, April 30. The deadline to register to vote is April 22. If you are not registered, click here to download the form. Please remember to look for your ballot in the mail and return it to the Office of Elections as soon as possible...
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010 |
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Hawaii GOP calls on Hirono to vote “no” on Obamacare
By News Release @ 11:13 PM :: 6221 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Despite the failed attempts last fall to pass a health care overhaul bill through Congress, a bill that time after time Americans have fought against, Speaker Nancy Pelosi is trying to shove the U.S. Senate bill through the House this week.
Charles Djou, Republican candidate for Congress, has already vowed not to vote for this bill or any health care overhaul that places further burden on American taxpayers. But, if Speaker Pelosi has her way, this vote will take place BEFORE Hawaii's special election ballots are due on May 22, 2010.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010 |
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Taxed Enough Already: No new taxes rally in Kona April 15
By News Release @ 3:02 AM :: 10209 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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The April 15th Tax Day Tea Party is now planned to take place
Thursday – 4/15 – from 12 Noon until 5 or 6 PM
The location : fronting the Mormon Temple on Queen K
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Monday, March 15, 2010 |
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Thielen: Reelection campaign to focus on clean energy, education, and taxes
By News Release @ 1:18 PM :: 8072 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Rep. Cynthia Thielen filed today for the Hawaii House of Representatives (50th District).
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Saturday, March 13, 2010 |
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Robotics: Waialua Poi Pounder wins again!
By News Release @ 6:16 PM :: 5511 Views :: Maui County, Energy
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HONOLULU – For the second time in two weeks, the Waialua High School Robotics team has won a national regional robotics competition. The Waialua team, also known as The Hawaiian Kids, led a three-team alliance with teams from California and Arizona to win the 2010 Arizona Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Robotics) Competition held this weekend at the Arizona Veterans Coliseum in Phoenix. Waialua was among three Hawai‘i student robotics teams out of a field of 56 that featured teams from the U.S. and Mexico.
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Friday, March 12, 2010 |
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Furloughs: Governor cannot release funds the Legislature has not appropriated
By News Release @ 11:52 PM :: 5133 Views :: Energy, Environment
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“The statement by Save Our Schools that 'All that is required now is for the governor to approve (an emergency appropriation),' is not true.
“While the Legislature may be exploring various funding mechanisms to address the furlough situation, at this point, no funds have been appropriated by the Legislature, therefore the Governor cannot approve or release any funds.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010 |
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Overtaxed Hawaii? Rally at Capitol April 15
By News Release @ 8:16 PM :: 10417 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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State House and State Senate members from across the islands are meeting at the State Capitol right now. The majority of these 76 elected officials are seriously considering increasing our already high cost of living in Hawaii by approving massive tax increases which will make everything you need to buy even more expensive.
Why? Because they refuse to tighten their belts like the rest of us.
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Monday, March 8, 2010 |
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Finnegan: Eliminate four agencies for $87M in savings
By News Release @ 7:57 PM :: 9237 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA): This is the agency responsible for the Certificate of Need program, and in years past, we have advocated for its demise, the program and the agency. 14 states have repealed this outdated program, and more are debating its demise. Because of our health care market, I would believe that private entities would apply just as much scrutiny, if not more, when it comes to the purchase of new medical technologies and equipment.
Eliminating SHPDA would save the state approximately $670,741 in FY 2011, and every year beyond.
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Monday, March 8, 2010 |
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Answer to bag bans, tax hikes: Big Island group launches Charter amendment petition
By News Release @ 2:55 PM :: 9156 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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Government in different levels of various communities have put restrictions on what type of toilets we can buy, which showerheads, light bulbs, windows, laundry detergents, plastic bags, vending machines with sodas or candy, meals prepared using trans-fats, what kind and amount of toilet paper, smoking inside your own home or car, punitive taxes on designated foods such as hamburgers and French fries and sodas, the display of the American flag…the list is endless and getting worse.
This is happening at every level of government, including our local level.
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Monday, March 8, 2010 |
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“Poi Pounder” smashes competition: Waialua HS wins big in San Diego Robotics meet
By News Release @ 12:14 AM :: 7732 Views :: Maui County, Energy, National News
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HONOLULU – The Waialua High School Robotics team won the 2010 San Diego Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Robotics) Competition held this weekend at the San Diego Sports Arena.
The Waialua team, also known as The Hawaiian Kids, was part of a three-team alliance that took the top prize at the regional event that featured a total of 49 student robotics teams from around the country. By winning the regional, Waialua has secured a spot for the seventh time in the 2010 FIRST International Championships that will be held in Atlanta, Georgia in April.
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Friday, March 5, 2010 |
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Djou: Tam should resign and be prosecuted
By News Release @ 1:22 AM :: 8850 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Tam was cited today by the Ethics Commission for fraud in abusing his City expense account.
In 2003, when he first entered the City Council, Tam was cited by the Ethics Commission for abusing his office by selling City permits.
In 2008, Djou led the fight to censure Tam for calling Hispanics “wetbacks.”
Before entering the City Council, as a State Senator, Tam was sanctioned by the State Ethics Commission for using his official state offices for campaigning.
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Thursday, March 4, 2010 |
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Mess Cleaned Up: After 10 years Hawaii public housing passes HUD inspection
By News Release @ 7:32 PM :: 6340 Views :: Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU – For the first time in 10 years, all 5,245 public housing units managed by the State of Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority (HPHA) have passed the rigorous physical inspection standards established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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Thursday, March 4, 2010 |
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Rep Gene Ward: 15 job killers advancing in House
By News Release @ 1:44 PM :: 9579 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Representative Gene Ward (R-Hawaii Kai-Kalama Valley) pointed out 15 "Job Killer" bills in debate on the House Floor yesterday. The taxes and fees will draw up to $500 million from Hawaii's economy and potentially force more layoffs. At $30,000 per employee, $500 million removed from the economy is over 16,000 jobs.
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010 |
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Retaliation: Legislature votes to keep Lingle appointees from returning to civil service
By News Release @ 12:32 PM :: 5512 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Pearl Imada Iboshi, the current Deputy Director for the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, was presented as an example of the kind of people that would be prohibited from returning to a civil service position for one year. She was appointed by Gov. Linda Lingle. But as soon as Lingle's term is over, Iboshi will automatically lose her position.
Imada served as the state's chief economist since 1995 and has been a member of the Council on Revenues since 1997. Her highest level of education is a doctorate in economics from the University of Hawaii. Ward described her as an archive of information.
"Because of HB 1868, she won't be able to return to be the state's chief economist when Lingle's term is over," Ward said. "For a year, we're all going to lose her institutional knowledge and expertise. And it'll all be because of a silly, partisan rule that goes against logic and the best interests of the public."
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Sunday, February 28, 2010 |
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Koller: State’s “horse-and-buggy” system is labor-intensive, costly and slow
By News Release @ 11:39 AM :: 9077 Views :: Energy, Environment
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With EPOD, in-person interviews would no longer be required, and customers could submit applications online or by phoning a new DHS call center. Customers could still fax or mail applications, if they prefer, and receive in-person help at community social service agencies, health facilities and remaining DHS offices across the Islands.
Before long, the demand for in-person contact with DHS would diminish significantly as residents realize they can receive benefits faster and without spending time in offices.
Other EPOD advantages include:
- Reducing the complexity of work and risk of error or fraud;
- Creating a highly efficient “production” type atmosphere;
- Equalizing workloads among eligibility staff; and
- Eliminating the “silo” approach that interferes with efficient teamwork to get the job done.
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Sunday, February 28, 2010 |
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Saturday, February 27, 2010 |
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Djou, Aiona, Lingle joined by Karl Rove to rally 1000 at Hawaii Lincoln Day dinner
By News Release @ 1:38 AM :: 8726 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Hawai'i traditionally hosts the largest Lincoln Day Dinner in the nation. Attendees heard from Charles Djou, Candidate for Congress, Lt. Governor Duke Aiona and Governor Linda Lingle. The keynote speaker was Karl Rove, former Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010 |
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Senate Committees to hear Unemployment Tax Relief Bill Friday
By News Release @ 1:25 PM :: 4774 Views :: Energy, Environment
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A hearing (Hearing Notice) before the Senate Ways and Means Committee and Labor Committee has been scheduled on HB 2169 HD2, the Unemployment Insurance Tax bill, for this Friday, February 26, at 10:00 a.m. at the State Capitol in Room 211. This is the last hearing on the bill and the final chance for you to submit testimony.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010 |
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House Finance Committee Advances 12 Tax Bills
By News Release @ 1:07 PM :: 6708 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Honolulu, Hawaii. The House Committee on Finance this evening advanced major tax and revenue generation bills that propose to raise needed revenue for the state and to help balance the state budget as required by law. The committee deferred bills that propose to raise the General Excise Tax and to raise income tax for higher-income individual taxpayers.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010 |
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Statements: Abercrombie, Hanabusa back new Akaka Bill over Governor’s objections
By News Release @ 12:58 PM :: 8662 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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First Congressional District candidate Colleen Hanabusa praised the U.S. House of Representatives today for approving H.R. 2314, the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009.
Also Abercrombie floor speech, news release and media roundup of coverage on Akaka bill.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 |
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Abercrombie: Mufi personally threatening my donors (VIDEO)
By News Release @ 4:51 PM :: 11582 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Democratic candidate for governor of Hawaii Neil Abercrombie told KITV-TV that Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann is personally calling business owners to warn them against contributing money to Abercrombie’s campaign.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 |
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Doc Hastings: “Rewritten Akaka Bill strikes at the heart of the State of Hawaii’s authority”
By News Release @ 1:11 PM :: 9326 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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There’s nothing more troubling about the House voting on a fundamentally rewritten bill than the position made public by the Governor of Hawaii. Something is very wrong when that Governor, a longtime vocal advocate of Native Hawaiian recognition, feels compelled to issue a statement last night, that she can’t support the rewritten bill.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 |
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Doc Hastings: Hawaii deserves to vote, not just Congress
By News Release @ 12:57 PM :: 6982 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Fifty-one years ago, 94.3 percent of Hawaiian residents voted to join the United States of America, surely this Congress owes the citizens of the State of Hawaii the ability to cast their vote on whether or not to create a new race-based governing body within their own state. Hawaii voted to join the union as one unified state, if Congress is going to divide them, then the people of the State of Hawaii deserve to have their say.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 |
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DeMint: “I will use all the tools available in the Senate to ensure that Akaka Bill does not become law”
By News Release @ 12:12 PM :: 8930 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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"The House vote this evening is deeply disappointing. We should stand together in opposition to racially divisive and discriminatory laws like this. The Native Hawaiian bill is unconstitutional and violates the national unity of E Pluribus Unum. I will use all the tools available in the Senate to ensure that this bill does not become law."
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 |
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Analysis: Fundamental Changes in Final Text of Native Hawaiian Bill
By News Release @ 12:14 PM :: 7899 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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- New, Undefined Sovereign Powers
- Immunity from lawsuits
- New Membership Criteria
- Lack of Definitions
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 |
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Flag Pole bill hearing Wednesday 9:10AM
By News Release @ 10:25 AM :: 10568 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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A hearing for House Bill 2311, The Flag Bill, has been scheduled for this Wednesday, February 24 at 9:10 a.m.
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