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Thursday, May 2, 2013 |
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Bills 11 & 12: Pine Appeals for Leeward, Ewa Projects
By Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine @ 8:42 AM :: 3918 Views :: Honolulu County
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... include three important projects that I am fighting to secure ....
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Thursday, May 2, 2013 |
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5 Ways the Immigration Bill Is Like Obamacare
By Heritage Foundation @ 8:37 AM :: 3934 Views :: National News
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...frantic, complex, pie-in-the-sky legislating....
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Thursday, May 2, 2013 |
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Starting in October: 15% Penalty on Overpaid Unemployment Comp
By Selected News Articles @ 7:18 AM :: 6316 Views :: Labor, Small Business, Taxes
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Hawaii has amended its Employment Security Law as follows....
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Thursday, May 2, 2013 |
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Caldwell Signs Bill 8: Protecting Politicians' Midnight Bathroom Escapades
By News Release @ 5:37 AM :: 8843 Views :: Honolulu County, Family, Homelessness, Politicians
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This is not the first time a state official has been arrested at public restrooms. In March 1991, Office of Hawaiian Affairs Administrator Clyde Namuo ... was arrested for open lewdness....
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Thursday, May 2, 2013 |
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Natatorium Decision Re-Launches EIS Contract
By News Release @ 4:55 AM :: 3503 Views :: Honolulu County
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The City will resume preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement....
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Thursday, May 2, 2013 |
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Robotics: Micronesian Schools Plan 'Yapital Robo Day'
By Selected News Articles @ 4:40 AM :: 5934 Views :: Education K-12, World News
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Educators at the two independent High Schools on Yap have announced plans for a public exhibition and competition, featuring teams from their student robotics clubs....
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Thursday, May 2, 2013 |
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Senate Votes to Pass 174 Bills
By News Release @ 4:27 AM :: 3549 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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On April 30, 2013 the Hawaii State Senate voted to pass 174 measures, ahead of Thursday, the last day of the 2013 Legislative Session....
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 |
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Comparing the House, Senate and Obama Budget Plans
By NCPA @ 11:06 AM :: 3701 Views :: National News
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For the first time in four years, the House of Representatives and the Senate have passed their own budget plans....
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 |
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House Approves More Than 100 Bills
By News Release @ 10:37 AM :: 2500 Views
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...reducing long term fiscal liabilities, repaying our reserve funds, promoting economic development, education....
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 |
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Foreclosed Homeowners Sue 32 Hawaii Judges
By Selected News Articles @ 10:17 AM :: 7105 Views :: Ethics, Development, Judiciary
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Fuchs claims that Judge Ayabe's wife did legal work for three of Fuchs's adversaries in the foreclosure case....
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 |
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President Says Obamacare Is Going Great
By Heritage Foundation @ 10:11 AM :: 3044 Views :: Health Care
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There are just a few slight details left to be implemented, but we shouldn't worry about those....
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 |
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SB1196 Small Vendors Targeted by DoTax
By Video @ 9:47 AM :: 4757 Views :: Small Business, Taxes
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... Assists with enforcement of cash economy laws by the department of taxation ....
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
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Sen Thielen: School Land Exemptions Remove Fairness, Transparency of Development Deals
By News Release @ 11:37 PM :: 5511 Views :: Education K-12, Development
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HRS Chapter 171 strictly governs the process for putting public lands out to bid for long term leases. Specific steps include public auction, means of public bidding and length of public notice....
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
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Legislators Unanimously Approve Budget
By News Release @ 11:26 PM :: 3943 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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HB200 CD1 appropriates funds for operating and capital improvement costs of the Executive Branch for the biennium fiscal years FY2013-2014 and FY2014-2015....
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
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Tsunami a Money Spinner for Profitable Non-Profits
By News Release @ 11:22 PM :: 3840 Views :: Environment
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DLNR is awarding six local non-profit, community groups grant funds to help address Japan Tsunami Marine Debris....
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
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Rep. Cynthia Thielen inspires floor amendment extending existing shield law
By News Release @ 6:46 PM :: 4124 Views :: First Amendment
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...a floor amendment to House Bill 622 extending Hawaii’s existing shield law for two years....
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
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States Could Push Part-Time Employees Into Obamacare Exchanges
By NCPA @ 8:35 AM :: 4853 Views :: Health Care, Labor
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Washington state lawmakers have found a creative way of transferring a large chunk of their health care expenses into the health exchanges....
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
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Abercrombie Launchers Reelection Campaign, Appoints Crony Committee
By News Release @ 8:13 AM :: 5875 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians
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He noted there were some who did not agree with his decisions and opposed the moves....
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
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Remember the Economy? It's Still Bad
By Heritage Foundation @ 8:11 AM :: 4515 Views :: National News
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According to a poll earlier this year, voters have a higher opinion of cockroaches than Congressmen....
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
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Kona Coffee Farmers 'Disappointed' by Safeway Blending Lawsuit Settlement
By News Release @ 8:11 AM :: 4585 Views :: Agriculture
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Kona coffee growers are disappointed that the stipulated dismissal leaves unresolved what they believe is the key question....
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
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DLNR Seeking Streamlined Permitting Process to Restore Fishponds
By News Release @ 8:00 AM :: 4137 Views :: Environment
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Public Comment Period on Draft Environmental Assessment through May 23....
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
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9th Circuit: Tribal Courts Have Civil Jurisdiction Over Non-Indians
By Robert Thomas @ 12:20 AM :: 5251 Views :: Akaka Bill
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...you can only go to federal court after you've exhausted your tribal court remedies....
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
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HECO: Renewables Hit 13.9% for 2012
By News Release @ 12:10 AM :: 3832 Views :: Energy
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The 13.9 percent achievement was an improvement over the 12 percent reported for 2011....
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
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Abercrombie: UPW Contract 'Positive Result of Partnership'
By News Release @ 12:04 AM :: 4120 Views :: Labor
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The Governor also acknowledged the efforts of UH Manoa Industrial Relations Center Director Joyce Najita, whose mediation services greatly contributed to achieving consensus....
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Monday, April 29, 2013 |
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UHERO: Latest Jobs Report Suggests Most Industries Recovering
By Selected News Articles @ 11:55 PM :: 3021 Views
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Although slightly slower than in the second half of last year, conditions in the local job market continued to improve....
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Monday, April 29, 2013 |
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation: How They Voted April 29, 2013
By Congress.org @ 8:15 PM :: 4151 Views :: Congressional Delegation
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- Senate: OMB Director Confirmation
- Senate: Internet Sales Tax Cloture Motion
- House: High-Risk Insurance Pools Rule Vote
- House: FAA Furloughs Suspension Vote
- House: Federal Helium Sales Suspension Vote
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Monday, April 29, 2013 |
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SB69: Mandatory Background Checks to be Voted
By News Release @ 7:29 PM :: 4519 Views :: Second Amendment
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... mandatory background check bill on already acquired firearms .....
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Monday, April 29, 2013 |
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PEW: New Health Exchange Unlikely to End Insurance Monopoly in Hawaii
By Selected News Articles @ 9:21 AM :: 5099 Views :: Health Care
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... in states with a dominant insurance carrier, competition and lower prices may not arrive for quite some time ....
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Monday, April 29, 2013 |
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PEW: Lack of Competition Might Hamper Hawaii Health Exchange
By Selected News Articles @ 9:10 AM :: 4870 Views :: Health Care
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... in many states, people won’t have a lot of health insurance choices when the exchanges launch in October ....
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Monday, April 29, 2013 |
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Immigration Bill Doesn't Secure the Border
By Heritage Foundation @ 9:00 AM :: 4087 Views :: National News
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As soon as the bill passes, those in the country contrary to U.S. immigration law are granted status to stay....
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Sunday, April 28, 2013 |
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SB237 Would Give DOE Unfettered Power to Lease Public School Land
By Selected News Articles @ 9:38 PM :: 6510 Views :: Education K-12, Development, Land Use
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“Notwithstanding sections 171-13 and 302A-115, or any other law to the contrary, the department may lease public school land...."
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Sunday, April 28, 2013 |
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Dozens of Crony Capitalist Donors Switch from Hanabusa to Schatz
By Selected News Articles @ 1:52 PM :: 7528 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians
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Schatz received first-quarter donations from at least 96 individuals who also gave to Hanabusa in 2009 or 2010....
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Sunday, April 28, 2013 |
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Living in the Fourth-Most Economically Repressive State
By Selected News Articles @ 1:34 PM :: 4439 Views :: Economy
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... only California, New Jersey, and New York are more repressive than Hawaii ....
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Sunday, April 28, 2013 |
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House, Senate Approve Resolution Challenging Big Cable, Big Wind
By News Release @ 1:31 PM :: 4267 Views :: Energy
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Governor is requested to engage and work with Lanai, Molokai, and the other neighbor island communities when formulating energy policy ....
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Sunday, April 28, 2013 |
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HB622: A Sieve Law Not a Shield Law
By News Release @ 11:32 AM :: 2990 Views
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The media would be better off arguing case law because that’s virtually all the bill allows....
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Sunday, April 28, 2013 |
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Lack of Understanding of General Excise Tax Creates Confusion
By Lowell L Kalapa @ 6:00 AM :: 4845 Views :: Taxes
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...because of its broad base...it is applied to nearly every transaction that takes place in Hawaii....
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Sunday, April 28, 2013 |
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Hawaii Senate Race Stokes Obama, Clinton Rift
By Selected News Articles @ 1:06 AM :: 5742 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians
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Hanabusa, who was then the state Senate president, served as Clinton’s state spokeswoman....
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Sunday, April 28, 2013 |
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As CEO Pay Hits $5.8M, Hawaiian Electric Flunks Executive Compensation Scorecard
By Andrew Walden @ 12:51 AM :: 4519 Views :: Energy
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... Do HEI execs have their own private "decoupling" scheme?
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Sunday, April 28, 2013 |
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Full Text: Honolulu Council Challenges School Lands Bill
By Selected News Articles @ 12:11 AM :: 4915 Views :: Honolulu County, Education K-12
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... should be premised on the provision of fair compensation to the City and County of Honolulu ....
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Sunday, April 28, 2013 |
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Army Completes EIS for Pōhakuloa Battle Course
By News Release @ 12:04 AM :: 5280 Views :: Environment, Military
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Army announces the completion of the Final Environmental Impact Statement to construct and operate a modern Infantry Platoon Battle Course and associated infrastructure at Pōhakuloa....
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Saturday, April 27, 2013 |
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VOG: Hawaii County Air Flunks
By News Release @ 11:45 PM :: 4635 Views :: Environment
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Vog contributes to grade 'F' Big Island air quality and grade 'B' Oahu air quality....
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Saturday, April 27, 2013 |
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Two Marijuana Bills Pass Conference Committee
By News Release @ 10:00 PM :: 3716 Views
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"The negative changes to SB 642 fall squarely on Senator Green...."
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Saturday, April 27, 2013 |
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Caldwell Announces Town Hall Meeting Schedule
By News Release @ 5:14 PM :: 3912 Views :: Honolulu County
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... six town hall meetings that will be held across Oahu during the month of May ....
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Saturday, April 27, 2013 |
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ALERT – Upcoming Votes on Exemption Bills
By News Release @ 12:22 PM :: 5691 Views :: Development, Land Use
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SB 1207: Exempts the Department of Transportation from any permitting or site plan approval requirements established for lands in the Conservation District, for any work involving submerged lands....
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Saturday, April 27, 2013 |
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Does Hawaii Constitution Prohibit Gut and Replace?
By News Release @ 12:16 PM :: 4229 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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Hawaii Court decisions on the Constitutional mandate that the contents of a bill must contain only one subject, and the subject of the bill must be expressed in its title....
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Saturday, April 27, 2013 |
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(No) Shield Law Passes Conference – Will Limit Our News Sources
By News Release @ 11:55 AM :: 4004 Views :: First Amendment
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The “Shield Law” bill passed out of Conference Committee yesterday (HB 622)....
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Saturday, April 27, 2013 |
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Neighborhood Board Ballot Passcodes Sent to Voters
By News Release @ 11:26 AM :: 4137 Views :: Honolulu County
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The Neighborhood Commission Office has mailed passcodes to 180,000 eligible voters who may cast ballots online for contested seats on the 2013-2015 Neighborhood Boards....
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Saturday, April 27, 2013 |
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Six Animal-Related Bills Moving Forward
By News Release @ 12:44 AM :: 7168 Views :: Agriculture, Hawaii State Government, Second Amendment
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The bills await final, floor votes of both the House and the Senate on Tuesday, April 30th....
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Saturday, April 27, 2013 |
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SB1093 Early Education Passes Conference Committee
By News Release @ 12:09 AM :: 3705 Views :: Education K-12
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The bill appropriated $1.160M for administration costs for two years and $6M in FY15 for subsidies based on a sliding fee scale....
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Friday, April 26, 2013 |
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Budget Report & Worksheets from Conference Committee
By News Release @ 11:36 PM :: 4135 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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Lead Senate and House negotiators on the State Budget bill announced they closed negotiations three days ahead of an internal deadline. ..
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