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Entries for September 2015
Saturday, September 5, 2015 |
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Drillers Unleash 'Super-Size' Natural Gas Output
By NCPA @ 10:25 AM :: 4616 Views :: Energy
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...the era of low American natural gas prices could extend for decades....
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Obama Push for Federal Recognition is On
By Selected News Articles @ 7:44 PM :: 5813 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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The rule is expected to be finalized next year....
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Auditor: DoTax allows $2B in Tax Credits Without Checking
By Hawaii State Auditor @ 6:55 PM :: 7312 Views :: Energy, Tax Credits
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...in 2012, we reported that the State had issued and was responsible for reimbursing nearly $1 billion in tax credits; however, approximately three years later, we found that this obligation has nearly doubled, to almost $2 billion....
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Moody's: 'Outlook Negative' as UH System Burns Cash Reserves
By News Release @ 5:35 PM :: 6011 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Higher Education
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...thinning cash and investments and unrestricted monthly liquidity due to a long history of deficits, a high backlog of deferred maintenance, a need to carefully manage operations with continued expense pressure across the 10-campus system, and a high percentage of unionized staff....
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Call for nominations for University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents
By News Release @ 5:19 PM :: 3920 Views :: Higher Education
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Applications will be accepted through October 3, 2015....
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Omidyar’s EBay urged to Stop Selling Illegal Drugs
By News Release @ 3:46 PM :: 4759 Views :: Drugs
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...online ads for K2, illegal synthetic cannabinoids and pre-branded spice bags....
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Report: Hawaii 1st in solar energy per capita
By News Release @ 3:03 PM :: 5152 Views :: Energy, Hawaii Statistics
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Lighting the Way III: The Top States that Helped Drive America’s Solar Energy Boom in 2014....
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Ward: Coop Does not Mean Lower Rates
By Rep Gene Ward @ 2:28 PM :: 4530 Views :: Energy
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"The only model we have in Hawaii is Kauai Island Utility and its rates are among the highest in the State and nation."
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Lawmakers Call for Exploration of Publicly Owned Utilities for Hawaii
By News Release @ 6:19 AM :: 4578 Views :: Energy
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...more than forty state and county leaders representing all islands -- including Democrats, Republicans, and Independents....
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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A Mom on a Mission for Science
By Joni Kamiya @ 5:05 AM :: 5343 Views :: Agriculture, GMOs
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Will my kids be able to live here with what’s happening lately?
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Thursday, September 3, 2015 |
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Bridge Aina Lea: Federal Court Dismisses Most of Case
By Robert Thomas @ 9:09 PM :: 8295 Views :: Hawaii County , Development, Land Use
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...once again, a property owner's federal constitutional claims -- raised in a federal forum -- get decided by a state court....
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Thursday, September 3, 2015 |
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State Sues Tech Firm for Buying Influence with Abercrombie Administration
By News Release @ 2:55 PM :: 10295 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Politicians
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“...Ciber finally abandoned the project and withdrew its staff without any notice after Abercrombie lost the primary election on Aug. 9, 2014....”
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Thursday, September 3, 2015 |
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Djou: "I don't care for Mr Trump"
By Video @ 2:12 PM :: 6382 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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Charles Djou talks about the latest developments in the Presidential political cycle....
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Thursday, September 3, 2015 |
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High Tax Rates on Manufacturers Stifle Hawaii Agriculture
By Selected News Articles @ 1:28 PM :: 5949 Views :: Agriculture, Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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Without food processors in the islands, Hawaii agriculture will always be limited....
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Thursday, September 3, 2015 |
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Honolulu Recycling Plan Needs Revisions
By Panos Prevedouros PhD @ 4:26 AM :: 7522 Views :: Honolulu County, Energy, Environment
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Paper and cardboard should go to H-Power....
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 |
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Former World Bank Chief Economist: Jones Act Very Costly
By Michael Hansen @ 10:10 PM :: 5036 Views :: Jones Act
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The Krueger Report emphasized the need for Puerto Rico to be exempted from Jones Act....
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 |
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Big Solar's Subsidy Bubble
By NCPA @ 9:40 PM :: 5024 Views :: Energy
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...four Democrats from solar-rich states, have voiced concern that solar installation companies are engaging in deceptive marketing in order to attract new customers....
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 |
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Telescope Prediction: Hawaii Supreme Court Will Rule for Challengers
By Robert Thomas @ 4:35 AM :: 8477 Views :: Higher Education, OHA
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...we predict that at least three of the Justices -- and perhaps a unanimous court if the Chief Justice keeps the opinion for himself -- will rule for the challengers....
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 |
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Closing the DoE achievement gap: "Inadequate Progress Made"
By News Release @ 1:16 AM :: 4244 Views :: Education K-12
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Matayoshi received the same performance rating last year....
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 |
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Maui Hires Consultant to Study Utility Takeover Options
By News Release @ 9:38 PM :: 5678 Views :: Maui County, Energy
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“...options analysis of the alternative forms of ownership and the alternative utility business models for Maui County’s electric utility company....”
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 |
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Video: Baby Parts dealers “funding places in Hawaii for themselves”
By Video @ 9:21 PM :: 4279 Views :: Life
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...Supplier of Baby Parts, Paid “Advisor Fee” to Clinic Leadership....
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 |
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Auditor: Hawaii Health Connector Sent $21.6M to a House in Virginia
By Hawaii State Auditor @ 5:23 PM :: 5447 Views :: Health Care
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Mansha Consulting LLC was established in 2011 and operated out of a single-family home in Virginia....
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 |
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VIDEO: Suit Gives Voice to the Silent Majority of Hawaiians
By Video @ 3:57 PM :: 6540 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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Keli'i Akina provides his perspective on the lawsuit against the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission....
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 |
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 |
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Hawaii Community Colleges Ranked
By Selected News Articles @ 1:09 AM :: 5619 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Higher Education
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WalletHub compared 670 community colleges across 17 key metrics....
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 |
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Full Text: NextEra Makes its Case for Merger
By News Release @ 12:10 AM :: 4889 Views :: Energy
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"NextEra Energy Commits to Keeping Hawaiian Electric Locally Managed"
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