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Wednesday, February 17, 2016 |
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Duke Aiona Open Letter to Donald Trump
By Lt Gov Duke Aiona @ 5:07 PM :: 14119 Views :: Family, First Amendment, Life, Politicians, Republican Party
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...After years of describing yourself as “pro-choice in every respect”—even supporting partial-birth abortion—you now say that you are pro-life....
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Wednesday, February 17, 2016 |
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Na’i Aupuni Surprise
By Video @ 4:45 PM :: 5614 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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... Delegates are 60-40 against the Tribe ....
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Wednesday, February 17, 2016 |
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2016 Hawaii Legislative Watch: Taxes
By Rachelle Chang @ 12:09 PM :: 4647 Views :: Taxes
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...tax proposals to watch for – the good, the bad, and the ugly....
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Wednesday, February 17, 2016 |
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Property Rights Court for Guam?
By Robert Thomas @ 10:23 AM :: 4476 Views :: Land Use
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...We've asked whether Hawaii also might need a Property Rights Court....
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Wednesday, February 17, 2016 |
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ADP Anyone? State RFP Seeks Proposals to Modernize Payroll, Attendance Systems
By News Release @ 3:27 AM :: 4926 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Labor
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...serving more than 75,000 full- and part-time employees statewide....
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Tuesday, February 16, 2016 |
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Hawaii Joins 17-State Expensive Energy Pact After SCOTUS Stay
By News Release @ 5:05 PM :: 7351 Views :: Energy
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...and what are the other 33 states doing? They are keeping their electricity cheap....
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Tuesday, February 16, 2016 |
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Ige Appoints Kai Kahele to Senate
By News Release @ 5:03 PM :: 7790 Views :: Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Politicians
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Kahele will take office once the state senate qualifies him and administers the oath of office....
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Tuesday, February 16, 2016 |
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BBC: Use genetically modified mosquitoes on Big Island
By Selected News Articles @ 2:35 PM :: 6295 Views :: Health Care, GMOs
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...while GM methods face challenges when applied in a continent as large as Africa, there is no such issue on an island isolated in middle of the Pacific Ocean....
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Tuesday, February 16, 2016 |
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted February 16, 2016
By Congress.org @ 12:27 PM :: 4497 Views :: Congressional Delegation
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- North Korea Sanctions
- Customs and Trade Enforcement
- Limit on National Science Foundation
- Debt Reduction Plans
- Menu Nutrition Disclosures
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Monday, February 15, 2016 |
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Reject the Tribe: Hawaii, Maui, Oahu Public Meetings
By News Release @ 11:46 PM :: 6289 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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Resist and oppose Na`i Aupuni’s claims to be the representative voice of our people....
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Monday, February 15, 2016 |
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Bumpy Kanahele Quits Aha–Cites Clandestine Manipulation
By News Release @ 8:34 PM :: 6626 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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“I will not put all the work that the Nation of Hawaii has done, especially the 55 acre land base Pu’uhonua O Waimanalo and the constitution written by our kupuna in 1995, at risk of usurpation in this process.”
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Sunday, February 14, 2016 |
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With Mike Gabbard Controlling DLNR Budget, Kailua Bay Zodiac Death too Hot to Handle
By Selected News Articles @ 10:26 PM :: 11519 Views :: Tulsi Gabbard
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...his committee has the oversight responsibility over DLNR....
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Sunday, February 14, 2016 |
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It’s the Judges, Stupid
By Andrew Walden @ 8:53 PM :: 10480 Views :: Greenmail, Judiciary, OHA
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Telescope, HC&S, Superferry: Going, going, gone. Are protesters to blame? Think again.
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Sunday, February 14, 2016 |
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Jones Act Navy Sinking in Sea of Red Ink
By Michael Hansen @ 5:29 PM :: 6440 Views :: Jones Act, Military
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The LCS were originally projected to cost around US $90 million each in 2001, when the program was being conceived. Bloomberg reported in January 2016 the LCS have cost on average about $440 million each....
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Sunday, February 14, 2016 |
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Jones Act Exemption, LNG Imports Key to Puerto Rico Recovery
By Heritage Foundation @ 5:24 PM :: 6982 Views :: Energy, Jones Act
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Exempting Puerto Rico from the Jones Act is the single most important step Congress can take....
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Sunday, February 14, 2016 |
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What Scalia Taught Us
By Heritage Foundation @ 3:20 PM :: 5514 Views :: Judiciary
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...9 Zingers From the Sharp Mind of Justice Scalia....
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Sunday, February 14, 2016 |
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Second Amendment Bills on the Move in Legislature
By News Release @ 2:38 PM :: 5014 Views :: Second Amendment
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2nd Amendment supporters are severely threatened this year....
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Sunday, February 14, 2016 |
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Solving the Online Tax Dodge with Cookies?
By Tom Yamachika @ 4:01 AM :: 5616 Views :: Small Business, Taxes
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Every year, lawmakers seeking to fund their favorite programs or services inevitably ask themselves....
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Sunday, February 14, 2016 |
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Hawaii State, Local Taxes Take $129.73 per $1000 Income
By News Release @ 3:46 AM :: 4475 Views :: Taxes
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Hawaii state and local taxes are the 4th highest in the USA....
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Saturday, February 13, 2016 |
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Threatened with lawsuit, DoH Agrees to Identify Marijuana Panel Members
By Andrew Walden @ 2:51 AM :: 5016 Views :: Drugs
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The following update was posted on the Hawaii DoH Marijuana Webpage Friday, Feb 12....
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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 :: 6368 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 :: 5710 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 :: 3952 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 :: 4001 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 :: 5053 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 :: 4839 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 :: 6066 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 :: 8433 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 :: 6305 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 :: 4030 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 :: 4827 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 :: 6190 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 :: 4462 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 :: 5905 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 :: 6165 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 :: 9123 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 :: 4955 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 :: 7848 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 :: 4043 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 :: 4500 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 :: 6777 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 :: 6783 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 :: 6972 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 :: 5554 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 :: 4445 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 :: 4308 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 :: 7135 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 :: 6756 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 :: 7885 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 :: 7207 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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