Politicians

Today the Intermediate Court of Appeals ruled on Hanabusa v Honolulu, Colleen Hanabusa's fake effort to fight to close Waimanalo Gulch Landfill....

If anyone is looking for evidence that Faleomavaega really has lost his mind, perhaps his reaction to the growing Veterans Affairs crisis is providing it....

Among the candidates to represent District 41 in the state House are a convicted criminal who found God and two outspoken contenders who bring their own brand of controversy....

The investigation showed Aduja’s campaign issued $30,000 worth of checks to her former husband, Lee Williams.... Williams subsequently was arrested during a Chinatown drug bust....

"A compelling spot..." -- Political Radar

It has been just over seven months now that Faleomavaega continues to have been absent from public view....

Yesterday, Hawaii Democrats held their state convention and speaker after speaker made solemn promises to continue the status quo of one-party rule....

What They're Really Trying To Save Explains How They Behaved....

No Republican is now challenging corruption-tainted Rep Rida Cabanilla ....

"I join the Obama administration in urging Thailand’s armed forces to return power to democratic institutions.”

...Cabanilla – the only representative to leave the floor to avoid voting on same sex marriage – still has no real opposition....

Senator Slom addresses issues facing Hawaii and our State government....

...the constant, negative sniping at the HRP is counter productive and helps no one....

... if any Republican can succeed in the Aloha State, it could be Fukumoto ....

...our state has veered off course over the past four years with entrenched politicians who cater to special interests....

Turtle Bay vividly demonstrates the difference in problem solving between gubernatorial candidate Senator David Ige and Governor Neil Abercrombie....

"...we wrote to our congressional delegation and were told, in no uncertain terms, that we would not be able to secure it...."

...the last four years have done nothing to restore my trust in government....

State House Majority Whip Romy Cachola, D-Kalihi, has hired Honolulu criminal defense attorney Michael Green to represent him....

...twelve-stop statewide kick off tour beginning next week....

"Colleen Hanabusa has voted in support of the recommendations of the Simpson-Bowles commission, which proposed cuts to Social Security benefits...."

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....