...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 ....

...If an applicant, representative of an applying entity, member of the media, legislator or other government official, member of the public, or any other person contacts a selection panel member to discuss an applicant or the selection process, or tries to influence their decisions in any way, the panel member is required to immediately report the contact to DOH....

...by 2028, every car sold in the state would have to be electric or hydrogen cell powered....

"...Rep Beth Fukumoto is going to leave the party most likely after her reelection...."

On Tuesday, March 22, House Bill 1813, the Terrorist Watchlist Bill, is scheduled for a hearing....

...the Department of Taxation and its customer service, or lack thereof....

The Veterans Treatment Court of the First Circuit teamed up with community service providers....

All bills referred to three or more committees had to be passed through their first committee....

Deadline EXTENDED to March 31, 2016  ....

Candidates must complete and file a nomination paper to appear on the ballot....

The American College of Pediatricians urges educators and legislators to reject all policies that condition children to accept as normal a life of chemical and surgical impersonation of the opposite sex....

In particular, Case is cited for trying to issue special restrictions to the media — but not the public– on access to Mauna Kea....

...Prosecutors are looking into alleged collusion between Hitachi and Finmeccanica over the price paid Finmeccanica for its 40 percent stake in Ansaldo STS....

... Hawaii beer tax is $0.93 per gallon ....

“This year’s funding reflects the priorities and needs of the people of American Samoa including self-determination,.... "

... powerful liberal Democrats use large campaign donations to buy the loyalty of vulnerable one- and two-term representatives that have small campaign war chests ....

A conversation with Dr. Keli'i Akina, president of the Grassroot Institute, about traffic congestion, Honolulu rail and Hawaii's renewable energy plans....

From Hawaii Family Advocates ....

"It's not a question of if, it's a question of when Zika comes here to this island, and we have a very unique opportunity right now to squash it."

... Honolulu ranks 10th in US traffic time wasted ....

...why does Na'i Aupuni appear so determined to avoid submitting it to a public vote?....

...Oahu ranks best followed by Kauai, Maui and Hawaii Counties....

"...the southeast section of the Site Area is coterminous with (has the same boundaries as) a designated explosive dumping area...."

...Decision on all three BAD gun bills heard by the Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs was deferred until next Tuesday, March 22....

...HB 1847 establishing a Sports & Entertainment Authority and HB 2229 creating a task force to keep the Pro Bowl in Hawaii....

...They Only Need A Handful Of Votes To Achieve Ratification....

...Don't Freeze Small Business Out! is the theme of this year's Small Business Day....

...open public meetings statewide from March 28 to May 5....

Lassner noted that “The state has had IT facilities challenges for years...."

...“cannibalized” by rail....

The survey includes both multiple-choice questions and an opportunity to make individual comments....

...the state's plan to eliminate all ground transportation that uses fossil fuels....

...Requires the department of transportation to conduct a feasibility study of establishing an interisland ferry system....

...Deadline to submit testimony, 1:45pm Wednesday March 16....