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Saturday, February 13, 2016 |
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Who’s Running: Candidates Pulling Papers as of Feb 12, 2016
By News Release @ 2:08 AM :: 6136 Views :: Office of Elections, Politicians
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Candidate filing for the 2016 Elections runs from February 1, 2016 through June 7, 2016....
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Saturday, February 13, 2016 |
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HB1249: Guilty until Proven Innocent of Rape
By Selected News Articles @ 1:56 AM :: 5501 Views :: Higher Education, Law Enforcement
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...the Hawaii Legislature is considering a pair of bills based on California’s affirmative-consent standard that would make it nearly impossible for accused University of Hawaii System students to prove they received consent in a sexual encounter....
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Saturday, February 13, 2016 |
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Grassroot Institute Legislative Update--February 12, 2016
By Grassroot Institute @ 1:43 AM :: 3764 Views :: Taxes
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... GE Tax Hikes on the move ....
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Saturday, February 13, 2016 |
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February 11: First Triple Referral Deadline of the Legislative Session
By News Release @ 1:37 AM :: 3845 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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All bills with three or more committee referrals must have passed through their first committee....
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Saturday, February 13, 2016 |
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North Korea Nukes: The Tipping Point is Here
By Selected News Articles @ 12:49 AM :: 4805 Views :: Military
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...the Washington Post published that North Korea’s missile test was an example of President Barack Obama’s failed policy of strategic patience with North Korea....
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Friday, February 12, 2016 |
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Video: Free Market Economics for Hawaii (with Erik Root)
By Grassroot Institute @ 10:55 PM :: 4672 Views :: Economy
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...economist Eric Root and Dr. Keli'i Akina discuss free market economics as applied to Hawaii....
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Friday, February 12, 2016 |
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Pounded by Schatz and Gabbard, Ige Finally Declares Dengue Emergency
By News Release @ 10:23 PM :: 5853 Views :: Environment, Health Care
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The emergency proclamation will give the state access to the Major Disaster Fund, the option of waiving certain laws and regulations to expedite the outbreak response....
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Friday, February 12, 2016 |
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VIDEO: Duke Aiona Legislative Update
By Video @ 9:01 PM :: 8049 Views :: Education K-12, Family, First Amendment
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Lt Gov Duke Aiona delivers Hawaii Family Advocates legislative update February 12, 2016....
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Friday, February 12, 2016 |
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HGEA to Protest Against Hawaii Republican Party
By News Release @ 6:30 PM :: 6032 Views :: Labor, Republican Party
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The state's largest government employees union has just announced plans to protest at a Hawaii Republican party event Tuesday, February 16 at the Ko'olau Ballrooms....
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Friday, February 12, 2016 |
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HB2733: 25% Hike in GE Tax
By News Release @ 4:56 PM :: 3822 Views :: Taxes
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...seeks to increase the GET by 1% and increases taxable income....
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Friday, February 12, 2016 |
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Interior Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas to Host Panel on Self Determination
By News Release @ 4:13 PM :: 4590 Views :: Akaka Bill
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Esther Kia’aina will host a panel discussion in Washington, D.C. on Self Determination in the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam....
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Friday, February 12, 2016 |
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Federal Court: Unions Can't Stop Maui Hospital Privatization
By Selected News Articles @ 2:30 PM :: 5859 Views :: Health Care, Labor
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U.S. District Judge Helen Gillmor refused to block the privatization after discussion on Feb. 9....
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Friday, February 12, 2016 |
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Oahu Girls Court Celebrates Strength Through Adversity
By News Release @ 1:56 PM :: 4236 Views :: Judiciary
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The Oahu Girls Court celebrated the 13th class who successfully completed the Girls Court program at a special ceremony held on Thursday, February 11....
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Friday, February 12, 2016 |
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Shenanigans continue—House Waives 48 hour notice for Hearings
By Selected News Articles @ 3:33 AM :: 5641 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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The purpose of the 48-hour notice rule is so that the public may participate meaningfully in the legislative process....
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Thursday, February 11, 2016 |
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DBEDT: Residential building permits jump 67.5 percent
By News Release @ 6:02 PM :: 5951 Views :: Economy, Hawaii Statistics
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The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released its first quarter 2016 Statistical and Economic Report....
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Thursday, February 11, 2016 |
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UHERO: Recent Trends in Hawaii's Green Economy: Agriculture, Energy and Natural Resource Management
By UHERO @ 5:55 PM :: 8775 Views :: Energy, Agriculture, Economy, Hawaii Statistics
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...three sectors that are key to future sustainability in Hawai‘i - energy, agriculture and natural resource management....
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Thursday, February 11, 2016 |
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Gabbard: Obama, Kenoi show Leadership on Dengue—Where’s Ige?
By Video @ 5:25 PM :: 4711 Views :: Health Care
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Tulsi Gabbard challenges Ige from floor of US House ....
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Thursday, February 11, 2016 |
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Hawaii Consumers Will Save $20M/Year Thanks to Internet Tax Abolition
By Americans for Tax Reform @ 5:16 PM :: 7591 Views :: Taxes
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...this prohibition has already passed the U.S. House....
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Thursday, February 11, 2016 |
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Grassroot Asks Legislature to Stop Using the GET as a Fundraising Tool
By Grassroot Institute @ 1:58 PM :: 3843 Views :: Taxes
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SB 2478--0.5% surcharge to pay for a long-term care benefits program and SB 2599--raise the GET from 4% to 5% to pay for a series of education initiatives....
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Thursday, February 11, 2016 |
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HB1829 Makes it Easier to Divert Dispensary Weed to Black Market
By Selected News Articles @ 2:04 AM :: 4280 Views :: Drugs
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Section 6 removes the penalties for the unauthorized diversion (theft) from a dispensary or production center....
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Thursday, February 11, 2016 |
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The Last Farmer Standing
By Joni Kamiya @ 1:52 AM :: 6499 Views :: Agriculture, GMOs
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In a few hours, there will be lots of people gathering at the legislature in downtown Honolulu to talk about farmers. They are miles away from any farm but many have an opinion about it....
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016 |
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Nai Aupuni Brainwashing
By Video @ 4:59 PM :: 6432 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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Is It Already So Hewa, Such A Mess, That It's Beyond Redemption?
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016 |
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Coop Proposes Alternative Power Generation Plan for Big Island
By News Release @ 4:51 PM :: 6757 Views :: Hawaii County , Energy
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"By building on the successes achieved by Kauai Island Utility Cooperative to integrate high levels of cost-effective solar PV into the grid...."
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016 |
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Irony: GMO Marijuana Growers Threatened by Pollen Drift from Organic Hemp Farms
By Selected News Articles @ 3:40 PM :: 5368 Views :: Drugs
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Now you know why Hawaii’s dispensaries are required to grow indoors....
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016 |
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Hawaii ANG Unit Deploys to Fight ISIS
By Video @ 2:09 PM :: 4226 Views :: Military
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Three KC-135 Stratotankers belonging to the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, along with flight and maintenance crews and other support personnel....
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016 |
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Hawaii: Two Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled for Hearing Feb 10
By News Release @ 2:29 AM :: 4152 Views :: Second Amendment
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February 10, two anti-gun bills are scheduled to be heard in the Hawaii State Legislature....
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Tuesday, February 9, 2016 |
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Kenoi Declares Dengue Emergency, Ige Refuses
By News Release @ 4:39 PM :: 6882 Views :: Hawaii County , Environment, Health Care
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...meanwhile Obama is seeking $1.8B in Zika funding....
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Tuesday, February 9, 2016 |
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HB1886: Oshiro v Friedrichs to Save HGEA from Open Shop?
By Selected News Articles @ 4:01 PM :: 6342 Views :: First Amendment, Labor
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...require the state to disburse funds to an exclusive bargaining representative pursuant to a contract between a union and the state's department of budget and finance....
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Tuesday, February 9, 2016 |
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Bridge Aina Lea: Hawaii ‘Takings’ Case in Federal Court
By Robert Thomas @ 1:32 PM :: 7613 Views :: Hawaii County , Land Use
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The State removed the civil rights lawsuit to U.S. District Court in Honolulu....
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Tuesday, February 9, 2016 |
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State Looking For A TMT Hearing Officer–Deadline 430pm Today
By Robert Thomas @ 1:21 PM :: 6828 Views :: Higher Education, Land Use, OHA
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Are you a lawyer and need something to do for the next 6-12 months?
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Tuesday, February 9, 2016 |
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Fee Simple Conversion Bills Killed after KSBE Protests
By News Release @ 2:39 AM :: 4554 Views :: Land Use
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Representative Yamane indicated that this effectively kills both bills for this session....
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Tuesday, February 9, 2016 |
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HB868 Gut n Replace: DoE Sneak Attack on Special Ed Students
By Selected News Articles @ 1:17 AM :: 6141 Views :: Education K-12, Health Care
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This is just the latest example of the Department of Education attempting to shortchange Hawaii’s special needs students....
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Monday, February 8, 2016 |
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State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2016
By Selected News Articles @ 5:56 PM :: 5259 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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Temporary tax increases expired in Hawaii. The three top rate brackets were eliminated, and the top marginal rate fell from 11 percent to 8.25 percent....
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Monday, February 8, 2016 |
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HB1675: Gay Control of Religion
By Selected News Articles @ 5:34 PM :: 8058 Views :: Family, First Amendment, Religion
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This “licensed therapist” loophole is something that liberals would use to dictate what religions can and cannot believe in....
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Monday, February 8, 2016 |
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Are Electric Cars Really Green?
By Video @ 2:09 PM :: 6292 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Are electric cars greener than conventional gasoline cars?
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Monday, February 8, 2016 |
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted March 8, 2016
By Congress.org @ 2:04 PM :: 4294 Views :: Congressional Delegation
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- Senate: Energy Policy – Cloture
- House: Affordable Housing – Passage
- House: Health Care Repeal Reconciliation – Presidential Veto Override
- House: Iran Sanctions – Passage
- House: Reduce SEC Regulation of Small Companies – Passage
- House: Financial Institution Customer Protection – Passage
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Sunday, February 7, 2016 |
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DLNR Sweeps Na Pali Coast--One Arrested, 70 Cited, Tons of Trash Airlifted Out
By News Release @ 6:06 PM :: 5994 Views :: Environment, Homelessness
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...tons of junk flown from the camps by expensive helicopters will be stored for 30 days and unless rightful owners reclaim their items, they will be discarded....
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Sunday, February 7, 2016 |
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HB1902 Sex Trafficking Reform Passes Judiciary
By Hawaii Family Advocates @ 5:54 PM :: 4937 Views :: Law Enforcement
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HB 1902 adopts a victim-and-survivor centered approach to prosecution of sex trafficking crimes....
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Sunday, February 7, 2016 |
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HART Errors – Lack of Acknowledgement is Troublesome
By Natalie Iwasa @ 5:36 PM :: 4366 Views :: Rail
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...HART did not address the issue of the error....
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Sunday, February 7, 2016 |
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GEMS to Cool Classrooms?
By Tom Yamachika @ 4:01 AM :: 7356 Views :: Education K-12, Energy, Taxes
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Apparently GEMS is an attractive target for raiding because a 2014 bond issue raised $150 million for the program and little, if any, capital has been deployed to date....
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Sunday, February 7, 2016 |
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As Farms Close, Reps Ing and Lee Jump on Anti-GMO Bandwagon
By Joni Kamiya @ 12:55 AM :: 6289 Views :: Agriculture, GMOs
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Whether it be the fire ants or dengue fever, that is or no concern to them. They continue to manipulate people’s fears around pesticides and GM technology.....
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Saturday, February 6, 2016 |
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Legislative Update: Death, Taxes, and Extracurricular Activities
By Grassroot Institute @ 11:43 PM :: 3874 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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...Grassroot Institute Legislative Update....
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Saturday, February 6, 2016 |
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Campaign 2016: Dozens of Politicians Pull Papers in First Week
By News Release @ 10:11 PM :: 5202 Views :: Office of Elections
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A complete list of all candidates for public office who have pulled papers as of Friday Feb 5, 2016....
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Saturday, February 6, 2016 |
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DLNR Issues, Revises Kailua Bay Boating Incident News Release, Then Withdraws It
By News Release @ 7:51 PM :: 5269 Views :: Law Enforcement
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"DLNR is withdrawing this news release which concerns an ongoing investigation"
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Saturday, February 6, 2016 |
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DoH Releases Full List of Marijuana Dispensary Applicants
By News Release @ 12:57 AM :: 8098 Views :: Drugs
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A total of 66 applications were received....
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Friday, February 5, 2016 |
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Hawaii Superferry Eyed for Maine-Nova Scotia Route
By Selected News Articles @ 8:51 PM :: 7653 Views :: Environment, Hawaii History, Hawaii State Government
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...the USNS Puerto Rico is the ship being considered by Bay Ferries....
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Friday, February 5, 2016 |
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VIDEO: Planned Parenthood Uses Accounting Gimmicks to Hide Baby Parts Sales
By Video @ 8:01 PM :: 4548 Views :: Life
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...Abortion Group “Worded” Fetal Specimen Line Item as “Patient Consent” to Skirt Law....
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Friday, February 5, 2016 |
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Anti-Family Bills Before Hawaii Legislature
By Hawaii Family Advocates @ 6:51 PM :: 6605 Views :: Family, First Amendment
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... How much more can government do to intrude upon one's beliefs, parental duties, responsibilities, and rights? ....
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Friday, February 5, 2016 |
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SB2179: Decriminalize Methamphetamines, Heroin, Cocaine
By Selected News Articles @ 4:30 PM :: 4852 Views :: Drugs
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The bill is unabashedly simple and seeks to reduce both possession of drugs and the distribution of drugs from felonies to civil violations....
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