Politicians

Since fiscal year 1997, the East-West Center has received 11 earmarks totaling $109.7 million....

So many reliable, dedicated people have been keeping our ship steady as we plan for the coming elections....

House Majority floor leader Rida Cabanilla, D-Ewa, controls a nonprofit that got a $100,000 grant from the Legislature, even though it was out of compliance with the Internal Revenue Service....

But Slom is a figure of unique solitude, comprising the only single-member caucus anywhere in the country....

"Congress needs to follow up on this presidential trip by passing trade promotion authority to conclude a free-trade agreement across Asia and the Pacific”

The budget, which provides $6.189 billion in general funds and $12.147 billion in all means of financing, was characterized by House Finance Chair Sylvia Luke as measured and prudent....

VIDEO: House Republicans speak out on Hawaii State Budget during final debate today....

...may the challenger institute a quo warranto lawsuit in state circuit court?

...without registered voters who take the time to participate in every election opportunity, we will continue to be ruled by tiny minority who do not share our values....

Charlie Cook, a respected political journalist, ranks campaigns across the country.  On April 17th, he moved his ranking of our race....

Cavasso is a former three term state representative, business man, farmer, and financial advisor. Cam, a veteran, served as a US Army Captain....

Tonight on INSIGHTS, PBS Hawaii: "What are the races to watch in the upcoming election?" Daryl Huff will moderate this discussion....

...It wasn't the first time Schatz was forced to put some daylight between himself and his former boss....

The party also announced that it is now accepting membership applications....

A look back at Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie's first 4 years in office and why Hawaii can not afford another term with Abercrombie leading the state....

Djou, a judge advocate officer in the Army Reserve who also served on the Honolulu City Council and in the state House of Representatives, was elected in May 2010 ....

"...A few days ago, I announced that I would run for the open seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.  The response has been nothing short of amazing and truly humbling...."

You deserve to have someone in Washington, DC, who will fight for our country, our children and our future – to create jobs, and make sure people can afford to live in our beautiful state....

...Obama has inserted himself into local politics a number of times, most recently in December by endorsing Abercrombie in his race for a second gubernatorial term....

"This is going to be a party of diversity and inclusion where those who are not at the extreme left or right of the political spectrum can come and voice moderate views that they feel will move Hawaii forward."

If you're not ready to serve your constituents on a broad range of issues, you will lose.  Your defeat will advance the gay agenda....

Sen. Paul spoke about his class-action lawsuit against the Obama administration and the National Security Agency....

Representatives Aaron Ling Johanson, Minority Leader and Beth Fukumoto Minority Floor Leader present a mid-session legislative report for 2014....

In the past month we have put together our campaign team and developed our campaign strategy....

Because of the lack of transparency, it’s not totally clear who actually selected the three candidates from a field of nine....

"If it is confirmed by me that a future incident of this nature has occurred, whether at the Capitol or elsewhere, I will immediately remove you from all committee assignments...."

The governor may not be following the legislative process closely....

This is the same worthless job Abercrombie gave to shut Gary Hooser up back in 2011....

Fukumoto will join the FMC in its mission to proactively diversify and grow the Republican family....

Brower mentions “carts” ten times, and suggests his attacks were part of an effort to "create a better society."

...Congressman Charles Djou will weigh his options and decide whether to enter the race next week....

Ahu describes his campaign as one that he hopes will draw together the hearts and spirits of all who want to restore Hawaii’s values....

I have never seen grassroots energy like I am seeing today ....

The poll further illustrates the high unfavorability ratings of Hawaii’s current administration....

Even more interesting, the breakdown on Djou’s support is completely inverted from the traditional Republican pattern....

Later this year, HFC will launch a series of educational videos....

Reactions to the announcement yesterday that former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann has formed a "Hawaii Independent Party" which has now been certified for the ballot....

...keep an eye on Hawaii, where a surprising poll result showed Gov. Neil Abercrombie (D) trailing former Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona (R).....

Aiona's remarkably popular earning a 58-26 favorability score....

The poll, conducted by The Mellman Group, has Schatz leading by four percentage points....

All Recent Polls Consistently Show Unfavorability for Current Administration Remains High....

If he loses their August showdown, Schatz will be the first appointee spurned in a primary since 1996....

Iwasa said her top priorities for both her district and Honolulu County as a whole are budget, transparency and accountability, and land use and infrastructure....

93 percent more liberal than the rest of the Senate on economic issues, 73 percent more liberal on social issues, and 71 percent more liberal on foreign policy issues....

Watch the Senate committee system falling apart....

With retread opposition and the wind at his back, don't be surprised at yet another landslide win for Abercrombie....