ER visits spiked when the ban went into effect. Relative to other counties, ER admissions increase by at least one fourth, and deaths exhibit a similar increase....

"Launch a national dialogue led by Secretaries Sebelius and Duncan on mental health." 

“As we observe Religious Freedom Day, let us remember the legacy of faith and independence we have inherited, and let us honor it by forever upholding our right to exercise our beliefs free from prejudice or persecution.” -- President Barack Obama

Should the Legislature require the state Public Utilities Commission to approve energy projects that further the state’s renewable energy goals even if it costs consumers more?  -- NO 75%

NFIB is recruiting members to serve on its Hawaii state Leadership Council....

Toxic chemicals managed, treated or released into the environment from facilities operating in Hawaii slightly increased in 2011 when compared to 2010....

Approximately four years ago, the Hawaii State Legislature commissioned Stroudwater Associates to evaluate our Hawaii Health System Safety Net Hospitals....

The Senate preceded the House in this action in 1981 ....

...reforming the local election process, addressing the PLDC , and encouraging greater public input in the legislative process....

...rising cost of petroleum fuels coupled with strict new international air pollution regulations for ships are causing ship owners and operators to look seriously at the use of LNG ....

The wisdom of John Rosemond is something to ponder before initiating costly pre-kindergarten programs....

"...we must enhance our revenue stream. We must put together a mix of strategies that will generate more state revenues...."

...Obama promised to cut the annual deficit in half in his first term. Instead, his budgets include near-trillion-dollar deficits as far as the eye can see....

Attention Hawaii: Can this 'hybrid model' be trusted with Vote-by-Mail?

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announces that its January 17, 2013, public meeting in Washington, DC, will be available via webcast....

Here are the leadership assignments....

According to the data, there were no decreases in emergency admissions or inpatient charges....

Join me and fellow Republicans tomorrow, Wednesday, January 16th, to kick off the 27th Hawaii State Legislature Session! 

He currently serves as vice present of The Gospel of the Alpha and Omega International and volunteers for the King’s Cathedral Maui Children’s Ministry....

...Maui County Office on Aging, will expand ongoing transitions efforts to reduce Medicare hospital readmissions....