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Wednesday, September 9, 2015 |
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Wednesday, September 9, 2015 |
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Obama Nominates Clare Connors Hawaii Federal Judge
By News Release @ 2:22 PM :: 4953 Views :: Judiciary
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Clare E. Connors has been an attorney at the law firm of Davis Levin Livingston in Honolulu, Hawaii since 2011....
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015 |
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Feds Asked to Step in Earlier on Future West Coast Port Disputes
By Michael Hansen @ 7:37 PM :: 4987 Views :: Jones Act, Labor
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...the recent dispute between dockworkers and marine terminal operators at West Coast ports took almost nine months to resolve....
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015 |
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Rail Revote: Is There Anybody Without a Conflict of Interest?
By News Release @ 5:17 PM :: 6863 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Rail
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...all Council members received a great number of donations from entities that would profit directly from approval of the Ho’opili/Rail project....
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Monday, September 7, 2015 |
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Autism: Federal Judge Orders DoE to Pay for Special Education in Private Schools
By Selected News Articles @ 2:38 PM :: 6257 Views :: Education K-12, Health Care
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It should thwart DOE attempts to yank students out of private placements while hearings are in progress....
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Sunday, September 6, 2015 |
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9 Years of Hawaii Law Blogging
By Robert Thomas @ 9:05 PM :: 6962 Views :: Judiciary, Land Use
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I'd also like to hail my fellow law bloggers....
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Sunday, September 6, 2015 |
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Mayor’s 9-11 Remembrance Walk to be held Today
By News Release @ 9:03 PM :: 6409 Views :: Law Enforcement, Military
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The Remembrance Walk opens with a ceremony at the Honolulu Police Department Headquarters. The walk proceeds to the Honolulu Fire Department Headquarters on Queen Street for bell ringing ceremonies....
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Sunday, September 6, 2015 |
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What Should We Be Asking of the HECO Merger?
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:01 AM :: 4823 Views :: Energy
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...let’s look at the tax-related conditions that are being proposed....
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Sunday, September 6, 2015 |
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New UH Policy: Rape is just another Violation of Political Correctness
By News Release @ 1:55 AM :: 5959 Views :: Higher Education, Law Enforcement
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"...identifies how and from whom students, faculty and staff can seek confidential support or report incidents of sex discrimination and gender-based violence...."
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Sunday, September 6, 2015 |
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The State of Fathers in the State of Hawai‘i
By Selected News Articles @ 1:38 AM :: 5182 Views :: Family, Hawaii Statistics
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...the percent of single-mother households of all family households with own minor children was 18.9% in Hawai‘i versus 24.1% in the nation....
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Saturday, September 5, 2015 |
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Hawaii Free Market Solutions to Homelessness & Affordable Housing
By Grassroot Institute @ 11:44 PM :: 5126 Views :: Homelessness
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A panel discussion on the economic roots of and solutions to Hawaii's biggest issue....
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Saturday, September 5, 2015 |
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Statewide immunization rates for HPV lagging
By News Release @ 6:10 PM :: 4760 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Health Care
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Only 34% of females and 15% of males in Hawai'i have been fully immunized....
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Saturday, September 5, 2015 |
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Supreme Court to take up case involving alleged retaliation by powerful state senator
By Selected News Articles @ 4:50 PM :: 7586 Views :: Ethics, Politicians
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...Greer contends Senator Baker eliminated the wrong position in 2008, but finally succeeded in eliminating his position in 2011....
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Saturday, September 5, 2015 |
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Saturday, September 5, 2015 |
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Deadline to File as Candidate for 'Aha is September 15
By News Release @ 4:14 PM :: 5224 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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Nai Aupuni is an OHA subcontractor pretending to be independent ....
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Saturday, September 5, 2015 |
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Saturday, September 5, 2015 |
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Honolulu Gun Destruction Reveals Radical Gun Control Agenda
By Selected News Articles @ 11:53 AM :: 4249 Views :: Second Amendment
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...the City of Honolulu and the police department were intent on destroying over 2,300 used firearms worth an estimated $575,000, rather than raise revenue by selling them....
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Saturday, September 5, 2015 |
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Drillers Unleash 'Super-Size' Natural Gas Output
By NCPA @ 10:25 AM :: 4582 Views :: Energy
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...the era of low American natural gas prices could extend for decades....
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Obama Push for Federal Recognition is On
By Selected News Articles @ 7:44 PM :: 5785 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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The rule is expected to be finalized next year....
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Auditor: DoTax allows $2B in Tax Credits Without Checking
By Hawaii State Auditor @ 6:55 PM :: 7272 Views :: Energy, Tax Credits
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...in 2012, we reported that the State had issued and was responsible for reimbursing nearly $1 billion in tax credits; however, approximately three years later, we found that this obligation has nearly doubled, to almost $2 billion....
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Moody's: 'Outlook Negative' as UH System Burns Cash Reserves
By News Release @ 5:35 PM :: 5961 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Higher Education
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...thinning cash and investments and unrestricted monthly liquidity due to a long history of deficits, a high backlog of deferred maintenance, a need to carefully manage operations with continued expense pressure across the 10-campus system, and a high percentage of unionized staff....
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Call for nominations for University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents
By News Release @ 5:19 PM :: 3900 Views :: Higher Education
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Applications will be accepted through October 3, 2015....
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Omidyar’s EBay urged to Stop Selling Illegal Drugs
By News Release @ 3:46 PM :: 4735 Views :: Drugs
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...online ads for K2, illegal synthetic cannabinoids and pre-branded spice bags....
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Report: Hawaii 1st in solar energy per capita
By News Release @ 3:03 PM :: 5116 Views :: Energy, Hawaii Statistics
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Lighting the Way III: The Top States that Helped Drive America’s Solar Energy Boom in 2014....
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Ward: Coop Does not Mean Lower Rates
By Rep Gene Ward @ 2:28 PM :: 4501 Views :: Energy
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"The only model we have in Hawaii is Kauai Island Utility and its rates are among the highest in the State and nation."
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Lawmakers Call for Exploration of Publicly Owned Utilities for Hawaii
By News Release @ 6:19 AM :: 4553 Views :: Energy
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...more than forty state and county leaders representing all islands -- including Democrats, Republicans, and Independents....
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Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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A Mom on a Mission for Science
By Joni Kamiya @ 5:05 AM :: 5315 Views :: Agriculture, GMOs
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Will my kids be able to live here with what’s happening lately?
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Thursday, September 3, 2015 |
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Bridge Aina Lea: Federal Court Dismisses Most of Case
By Robert Thomas @ 9:09 PM :: 8257 Views :: Hawaii County , Development, Land Use
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...once again, a property owner's federal constitutional claims -- raised in a federal forum -- get decided by a state court....
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Thursday, September 3, 2015 |
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State Sues Tech Firm for Buying Influence with Abercrombie Administration
By News Release @ 2:55 PM :: 10226 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Politicians
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“...Ciber finally abandoned the project and withdrew its staff without any notice after Abercrombie lost the primary election on Aug. 9, 2014....”
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Thursday, September 3, 2015 |
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Djou: "I don't care for Mr Trump"
By Video @ 2:12 PM :: 6351 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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Charles Djou talks about the latest developments in the Presidential political cycle....
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Thursday, September 3, 2015 |
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High Tax Rates on Manufacturers Stifle Hawaii Agriculture
By Selected News Articles @ 1:28 PM :: 5923 Views :: Agriculture, Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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Without food processors in the islands, Hawaii agriculture will always be limited....
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Thursday, September 3, 2015 |
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Honolulu Recycling Plan Needs Revisions
By Panos Prevedouros PhD @ 4:26 AM :: 7476 Views :: Honolulu County, Energy, Environment
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Paper and cardboard should go to H-Power....
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 |
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Former World Bank Chief Economist: Jones Act Very Costly
By Michael Hansen @ 10:10 PM :: 5001 Views :: Jones Act
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The Krueger Report emphasized the need for Puerto Rico to be exempted from Jones Act....
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 |
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Big Solar's Subsidy Bubble
By NCPA @ 9:40 PM :: 4991 Views :: Energy
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...four Democrats from solar-rich states, have voiced concern that solar installation companies are engaging in deceptive marketing in order to attract new customers....
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 |
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Telescope Prediction: Hawaii Supreme Court Will Rule for Challengers
By Robert Thomas @ 4:35 AM :: 8445 Views :: Higher Education, OHA
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...we predict that at least three of the Justices -- and perhaps a unanimous court if the Chief Justice keeps the opinion for himself -- will rule for the challengers....
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 |
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Closing the DoE achievement gap: "Inadequate Progress Made"
By News Release @ 1:16 AM :: 4221 Views :: Education K-12
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Matayoshi received the same performance rating last year....
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 |
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Maui Hires Consultant to Study Utility Takeover Options
By News Release @ 9:38 PM :: 5647 Views :: Maui County, Energy
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“...options analysis of the alternative forms of ownership and the alternative utility business models for Maui County’s electric utility company....”
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 |
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Video: Baby Parts dealers “funding places in Hawaii for themselves”
By Video @ 9:21 PM :: 4260 Views :: Life
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...Supplier of Baby Parts, Paid “Advisor Fee” to Clinic Leadership....
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 |
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Auditor: Hawaii Health Connector Sent $21.6M to a House in Virginia
By Hawaii State Auditor @ 5:23 PM :: 5420 Views :: Health Care
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Mansha Consulting LLC was established in 2011 and operated out of a single-family home in Virginia....
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 |
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VIDEO: Suit Gives Voice to the Silent Majority of Hawaiians
By Video @ 3:57 PM :: 6496 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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Keli'i Akina provides his perspective on the lawsuit against the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission....
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 |
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 |
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Hawaii Community Colleges Ranked
By Selected News Articles @ 1:09 AM :: 5587 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Higher Education
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WalletHub compared 670 community colleges across 17 key metrics....
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 |
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Full Text: NextEra Makes its Case for Merger
By News Release @ 12:10 AM :: 4859 Views :: Energy
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"NextEra Energy Commits to Keeping Hawaiian Electric Locally Managed"
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Monday, August 31, 2015 |
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Plaintiffs Ask Court to Shut Down Nai Aupuni Immediately
By Grassroot Institute @ 3:14 PM :: 6939 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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The plaintiffs in the suit against the State of Hawaii and its agencies to stop the racially exclusive election and constitutional convention to establish a native Hawaiians-only nation (Keli’i Akina, et al v. The State of Hawaii, et al) have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction....
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Monday, August 31, 2015 |
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Court: Removal of Protest Signs OK After City Finally Figures out how to Seize Property
By Robert Thomas @ 12:03 PM :: 5873 Views :: Honolulu County, First Amendment
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You remember that case about property on the rural north shore of Oahu, in which the City and County of Honolulu is condemning a vacant parcel in order to build a new fire station....
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Monday, August 31, 2015 |
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Honolulu: Mayor Caldwell Gives up $575,000 to aid Gun Manufacturers
By Selected News Articles @ 4:02 AM :: 6187 Views :: Honolulu County, Second Amendment
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The Caldwell administration is deeply dysfunctional....
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Sunday, August 30, 2015 |
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Manufacturing a (Tax) Problem
By Grassroot Institute @ 9:55 PM :: 7779 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Small Business, Tax Credits, Taxes
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Hawaii's tax structure is 2nd-worst in the US for labor-intensive manufacturing....
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Sunday, August 30, 2015 |
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Hawaii is Worst State to Start Post-College Life
By News Release @ 5:46 PM :: 7615 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Higher Education, Cost of Living
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...the combination of one of the country's most expensive housing markets and relatively low employment opportunities....
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Sunday, August 30, 2015 |
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Taxing Digital Goods
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:01 AM :: 4527 Views :: Taxes
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...taxing authorities have had to undergo serious mental gymnastics to characterize digital products such as streaming video in a way that can be dealt with by their tax regime....
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Saturday, August 29, 2015 |
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What are Homeless Hawaiians Worth to OHA?
By Andrew Walden @ 11:14 PM :: 7594 Views :: Homelessness, OHA
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...A homeless family of four would be worth $30,400 per year--just for OHA's "fair market" land lease....
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