...A wonderful opportunity to build private-public partnerships is quickly becoming a veiled blow to religious freedom in Hawaii.  Very shortly, it seems, some of our preschools and kindergartens may have to choose between funding and the practice of faith.... 

HB 411 HD2 and SB 1109 SD2.  HFF, HCC and HFA all testified in opposition to the bills because no conscience provisions are included.... 

...the Attorney General released its annual report detailing statewide and county firearm registration statistics for calendar year 2012 ....

...Obama's car came to a halt in Israel yesterday, reportedly because it had been filled with the wrong kind of gas.... 

... he received improper gifts and didn’t report them, misused campaign or official resources and that he “made false statements to federal officials” ....

"AARP opposes the appropriation of State funds for the operation of the Connector in 2015"

...the Pacific Islands Parks Act of 2013, would direct the National Park Service to complete studies of three designated sites in the state of Hawai‘i....

Tax Appeal Court Judge Gary W.B. Chang yesterday granted the State of Hawaii’s motion for summary judgment....

This hearing is a brushback to Sen Schatz' pipe dream of creating the Akaka Tribe via the US Department of the Interior without a vote of Congress....

In Hawaii, the Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,671.... 

 ...The USW expects a response from the governor....

Rep. Gene Ward introduced a resolution calling on Congress to enact Jones Act reform legislation....

"Resident Commissioner intends to introduce legislation in light of report’s findings"

The Pro Bowl is back for 2014, and it's back in Hawaii. After that, we'll just have to see....

Characteristics receiving the lowest excellent or good ratings were the availability of affordable quality housing (9%) .... 

All we have to do is pass the bill unamended, and we can move the PLDC repeal along to the final step. And then Senator Solomon announces she want to amend the bill....

If Congress alters the health care law's payment cuts to doctors and hospitals, costs could skyrocket....

The internet sales tax mandate would force businesses to become sales tax collectors for all states....

For the first time in four years, the U.S. Congress is engaged in a full-throated budget debate....

“Pa`ina in the Country” celebration of Dr. Akina’s appointment as Grassroot Institute’s new president on April 6, 2013 from 12 PM to 2 PM at 45-114 Waikapoki Rd -- Kane`ohe Congregational Church