Entries for August 2017

...Cashing in at Middle Street, Kalapama, Iwilei....

... DoE student absenteeism is caused by DoE teacher absenteeism ....

... a three-judge panel ruled in a scathing decision that the provision is not enforceable in U.S. courts ....

...A Hawaii law dating back to 1955, which now can be found at HRS section 36-27, says that 5% of any special fund’s income will be paid to the state general fund to pay “central service expenses....”

...Hawaii has no soda tax. But that's not for lack of trying.....

...Would you like to see a Trump/Kim summit in Hawaii?....

...This week, Congressman Chris Collins (R-NY) introduced legislation that would shield popular rifles and shotguns, including the AR-15, from being banned under state laws....

...Sacco’s column was in response to U.S. Senator John S. McCain’s introduction on July 13, 2017, of Open America’s Waters Act of 2017....

...the same amount of cash can buy you more in a low-price state than in a high-price state....

...Since the 21st Century Flood Reform Act of 2017 (H.R. 2874) passed out of committee in June, it has been subject to intense industry lobbying....

... See how it works when the police are allowed to do their job? ....

...data set ranges from average student debt to unemployment rate among the population aged 25 to 34 to share of students with past-due loan balances....

...This year, the state confirmed a total of 15 cases of the serious parasitic infection, which is the highest number of cases reported in the state over the last decade....

...“Flip or Flop”....

... Supplements $30 Million Provided Previously ....

...This weekend, hundreds of homes in several districts across Oahu each received an informative and persuasive door hanger from the Honolulu County Republican Party....

...Tuesday October 24 at 6pm, Koolau Ballroom....

...lower construction related cargo to Hawaii as the boom of high-rise condominium developments in Honolulu has begun to ebb....

... If the funding of rail was all that was on the table it would be simple....

...Hawaiian Electric Company will host a public meeting on Monday, Aug. 7, at McKinley High School....

...Trump allegedly reviewed the Fox story before it was published on May 16....

...U.S. Pacific Command boss Adm. Harry Harris Jr. told lawmakers in April to consider nearer-term measures. Harris said the existing system could be “overwhelmed” by an ICBM attack. If that happened, he said, “someone would have to make a decision about which ones to take out or not.”....

...The missile test on July 28 performed better than the Hwasong-14 tested earlier last month....

...The House is in the August district work period and not doing any legislative business until Sept. 5....

...Unexpected update from FDA halts federal regulations and embraces e-cigarettes....

...“a criminal probe is now underway on a lucrative, non-bid contract issued by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs”....

...Visitor Arrivals Increased 4.3 Percent to 4.6 Million....

...struggling to navigate an unfriendly sea of public opinion, a divided beneficiary community, low ratings from important state legislators, and a cautiously uneasy relationship with the state administration....

...the center was established by Congress in 1960 with no congressional hearings and over the State Department’s opposition....

...Gov. Ige has 30 days, or until August 30 to make his appointments....

...In addition to the bond meetings, on Tuesday Mayor Caldwell and Chair Manahan will tour electric bus manufacturer Proterra to examine emission free buses that could be brought to O‘ahu in the future....