Entries for March 2016

Public-Private partnerships will provide medically frail homeless discharged from The Queen’s Medical Center with a safety net for short-term homecare and housing support....

In response to recent provocative actions taken by China in the South China Sea....

Total spending by all visitors was $43.3 million per day in February 2016....

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today protected 157,000 acres of critical habitat for 125 species of plants and animals from the Hawaiian islands of Molokai, Maui and Kahoolawe....

...any policy that effectively discriminates against minorities, even if not intentional, violates the Fair Housing Act of 1968....

...develop educational outreach programs regarding the islands’ self-determination options....

At today's meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Labor, three of the four bad gun bills were passed and the fourth was deferred....

...The suspect gained entry by ramming our gates then used his vehicle to ram our outer steel doors multiple times and proceed to beat on our inner doors....

... Sharron Angle left her post at the NFRA to make another run for U.S. Senate in Nevada ....

There are several pathways through which Native Hawaiians are advancing, such as education, entrepreneurship, and political involvement....

...“Sometimes you have to make waves to catch a wave,” said McDermott....

...Hawaii land use policies discriminate unfairly against minorities and the poor....

...a dispute about starting times....

...The Jones Act pays off — in politics....

...Hawaii Cigarette Taxes are $3.20 per pack....

Democrat voters reject old boy candidate Hillary Clinton 70-30....

... Drinking and driving can affect everyone but those most at risk are lawmakers ....

Bill 27 could save up to $9,000 to $10,000 in application fees....

The poll results also show that Hawaiʻi residents are highly concerned about the state’s high cost of housing....

... 24 videos from Aha Aloha Aina meetings ....

...that would have allowed vote-buying amongst lawmakers....

How will the Nai Aupuni gang pay for a ratification vote on the so-called constitution they rammed through their so-called constitutional convention?

...Senate Bill 2026 would establish the Hawaii apprentice hunting license program....

...Sex Trafficking Bill Deferred Until Next Wednesday....

"It's supposed to be. It's an inner-party decision."

...it seems a bit much to ask the brokers to be policemen for the counties ....

...the bill provides a pretext for employers to demand employee passwords in the case of a suspected data breach....

"A memorial service for H. William Burgess will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 4:00PM at the Pacific Club at 1451 Queen Emma Street, Honolulu."

...1:00 PM on Saturday, March 26, 2016....

The candidate filing process allows qualified individuals to have their names appear on the ballot....

Hawaii is requesting a waiver from the US Dept. of Education....

...designing an assessment that can support a broader and culturally accurate definition of student success in Hawaii....

Citing higher property tax valuations this year....

...Bernie Sanders today released a platform of policy proposals to expand the rights and opportunities of Native Hawaiians....

...The solution may be found in a recent Supreme Court decision....

"Judge Nacino’s ruling doesn’t say that no problem exists, but just says that his court isn’t the one that can fix it”

Lorraine Inouye: Kenoi Should Resign...

Yesterday, the Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs Committee heard ....

...How They Plan To Scam You Into Paying For Federal Recognition....

...such a measure would require search engines to engage in censorship under government directive....

Startclass examined data from the National Center for Education Statistics to find the public schools with the highest tuition increases over the past 10 years....

...The hearing will be WEDNESDAY at 10:30am in room 309 at the State Capitol....

...the AZA is concerned the city has not provided adequate funding to the zoo on a consistent basis....

...some project that vapor products will surpass traditional cigarettes in consumption over the next decade....

... SD2938 Increased Taxes for Hawaii Drivers ....

Instead of investigating Planned Parenthood as other states have done, these Hawaii Senators want to CELEBRATE them....

...new, comprehensive guide to state franchising laws....

... the three-year cost of car ownership in Hawaii is $12,065 ....