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Wednesday, April 16, 2014 |
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All Eyes Should be on the First Wind – PUC Affair
By Selected News Articles @ 5:27 PM :: 5443 Views :: Energy, Tax Credits
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This was actually Plan B, after an embarrassing failed attempt to go public in 2010....
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014 |
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Mayor Caldwell to hold a new round of town hall meetings around O‘ahu
By News Release @ 4:36 PM :: 3351 Views :: Honolulu County
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Caldwell and his Cabinet will visit Mililani, Waikîkî, Waimânalo, Ewa, and Nânâkuli....
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014 |
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GMO Paranoia: Knowledge is the Key to Fighting Fear
By Selected News Articles @ 4:13 PM :: 5395 Views :: GMOs
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Having worked in mental health for several years, it is really disturbing to me to see so many Hawaii folks wrapped up on the fear brigade against biotechnology....
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014 |
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Neil Abercrombie Conspiracy Theory Claims Inouye Letter Conspiracy
By Andrew Walden @ 3:50 PM :: 11183 Views :: Democratic Party, Congressional Delegation, Politicians
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Is ‘Henningsen’s letter’ real? Will “Endorsement-Gate” blow up in Abercrombie’s face?
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014 |
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Over 60 Staff Positions Vacant at Hawaii State Hospital
By News Release @ 3:44 PM :: 3754 Views :: Health Care
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The next hearing will convene on April 30th at 10 a.m., beginning with the testimony of Dr. Fridovich....
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014 |
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A Nation That Is 'Boston Strong'
By Heritage Foundation @ 2:08 PM :: 4498 Views :: National News
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“It is time to take back Boylston Street and to take back the finish line,”
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014 |
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Pine: Habitual Dumpers Could Go to Jail and Face $10,000 a Day Fine
By Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine @ 2:30 AM :: 4531 Views :: Honolulu County
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According to Bills 35, 36, and 37, violators of the City’s grading and stockpiling ordinances, which regulate illegal dumping, will see a 500% increase in maximum civil fines....
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014 |
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Obamacare Punches $150M Hole in ILWU Contract
By News Release @ 2:18 AM :: 7991 Views :: Jones Act, Labor
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...Negotiators this year could be asked to aim for a three-year contract that does not address health care in the hope that Congress would take action before 2018 to remove the Cadillac tax....
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014 |
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014 |
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"Modern" Light Rail: Worth the Investment?
By Panos Prevedouros PhD @ 10:02 PM :: 4394 Views :: Rail
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The answer comes quickly in the introduction of this well-researched article in The Atlantic Cities....
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014 |
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WaPo: Brian Schatz’s biggest 2014 headache? The governor who appointed him
By Selected News Articles @ 8:40 PM :: 5806 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians
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...It wasn't the first time Schatz was forced to put some daylight between himself and his former boss....
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014 |
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Abercrombie votes more than 100 times in favor of higher taxes
By News Release @ 8:20 PM :: 4241 Views :: Politicians, Taxes
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As Abercrombie celebrates Tax Day, take a moment to review some research about the many ways he plotted to take more of YOUR money...
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014 |
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HCDA Restructuring Among Bills Landing on Abercrombie's Desk
By News Release @ 7:32 PM :: 5158 Views :: Development, Hawaii State Government
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HB1866 HD2 SD2 is one of a number of bills that originated in the House, was amended by the Senate, and now goes to the Governor for his review....
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014 |
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Kiplinger: Hawaii 5th-Least Tax-Friendly State
By Selected News Articles @ 6:16 PM :: 3865 Views :: Taxes
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The Aloha State is known for its high cost of living. High income tax rates are part of the reason....
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014 |
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Genworth 2014 Annual Cost of Care Survey: At Home Care Costs Increase in Hawaii
By News Release @ 5:29 PM :: 3882 Views :: Health Care
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...the cost to receive long term care services at home in Hawaii through a home health aide increased over the past five years....
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014 |
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Full Text: Hawaii Ranks 8th in Wellbeing
By News Release @ 5:22 PM :: 4448 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Health Care
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It includes topics such as physical and emotional health, healthy behaviors, work environment, social and community factors, financial security, and access to necessities such as food, shelter, and healthcare....
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014 |
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Grassroot Institute 'Celebrates' Hawaii's Tax Freedom Day
By Grassroot Institute @ 3:48 PM :: 4493 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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Hawaii citizens have earned enough for the year's tax bill - one day later than last year....
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014 |
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Rich States-Poor States: Hawaii Improves its Economic Competitiveness Ranking
By Grassroot Institute @ 6:58 AM :: 7641 Views :: Economy, Hawaii Statistics, Small Business, Taxes
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New report ranks Hawaii 36th in economic outlook and 17th in economic performance....
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014 |
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Where Did Your Tax Money Go?
By Heritage Foundation @ 6:56 AM :: 3461 Views :: Taxes
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Your 2013 tax dollars—which are due today—went primarily to pay for government benefits....
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Monday, April 14, 2014 |
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Now Hiring: Honolulu City Auditor
By News Release @ 6:30 PM :: 4237 Views :: Honolulu County
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The city auditor is seeking an auditor for the Office of the City Auditor. Duties and qualifications are noted as follows....
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Monday, April 14, 2014 |
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted April 14, 2014
By Congress.org @ 12:23 PM :: 3999 Views :: Congressional Delegation
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- Senate: Unemployment Benefits Extension Passage
- Senate: Equal Pay Cloture
- House: Budget Resolution Passage
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Monday, April 14, 2014 |
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What No One Wants to Admit About Social Security Taxes
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:18 PM :: 4610 Views :: National News, Taxes
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“At least that’s going to pay for my retirement”?
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Monday, April 14, 2014 |
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Freedom in the 50 States? Hawaii Ranks 47th
By News Release @ 5:55 AM :: 4340 Views :: Hawaii Statistics
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Hawaii has much room to improve. It scores poorly on all three dimensions of freedom....
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Monday, April 14, 2014 |
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Law would give Hawaii gov’t unprecedented emergency powers
By Malia Zimmerman @ 5:46 AM :: 5650 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Law Enforcement
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...the governor and the mayors of Kauai; Maui; Hawaii; and the city and county of Honolulu, encompassing Oahu, are authorized to use all services, materials and facilities owned by partnerships, corporations and small businesses, including media outlets....
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Sunday, April 13, 2014 |
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NFIB Recruiting Hawaii Small Business Leaders
By News Release @ 6:18 PM :: 4209 Views :: Small Business
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A perfect opportunity to get involved in the political process....
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Sunday, April 13, 2014 |
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Notorious Hilo Dentist Licensed Thanks to Schatz, Baker, Oakland
By Selected News Articles @ 4:31 PM :: 12119 Views :: Health Care
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"Teeth are teeth." -- Rep Brian Schatz
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Sunday, April 13, 2014 |
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What’s The Streamlined Sales Tax Project – And Should We Jump In?
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 4282 Views :: Taxes
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This problem could be solved if Congress steps in....
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Sunday, April 13, 2014 |
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Conference Committee: Let the Games Begin!
By News Release @ 3:05 AM :: 3697 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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Bullies get pushier; dealers posture; trouble-makers know just when and where to light the match....
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Saturday, April 12, 2014 |
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Broken Trust Gang Busted: OHA Admits to Secret Meeting With US Department of Interior
By Andrew Walden @ 10:43 PM :: 15237 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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"So if you hear of ‘secret’ trips or backroom dealing, rest assured that we aren’t straying from the process. We’re doing our job to keep diplomacy alive and keeping all options open...."
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Saturday, April 12, 2014 |
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Did State cheat OHA out of $150M on Kakaako land transfer?
By Selected News Articles @ 4:17 PM :: 6410 Views :: Development, OHA
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OHA’s appraisal of the land deal, done by Medusky & Co., Inc. acknowledged that residential uses of that land are not permitted....
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Saturday, April 12, 2014 |
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April 11, 2014: Election Commission Releases Updated Candidate List
By Andrew Walden @ 4:04 AM :: 4239 Views :: Office of Elections
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The Hawaii Election Commission has released its candidate report for the week ending April 11, 2014....
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Saturday, April 12, 2014 |
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Hawaii Independent Party Unveils Logo, Seeks Candidates
By News Release @ 1:14 AM :: 6217 Views :: Politicians
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The party also announced that it is now accepting membership applications....
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Friday, April 11, 2014 |
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Sky's the Limit? Honolulu #1 City for Buying into Solar Hype
By News Release @ 5:00 PM :: 6605 Views :: Honolulu County, Energy, Hawaii Statistics
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Environment America (who?) released a new report: “Shining Cities: At the Forefront of America’s Solar Energy Revolution”....
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Friday, April 11, 2014 |
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Private Schools with Public Purpose
By News Release @ 2:04 PM :: 4901 Views :: Education K-12
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Participation in a robust summer learning program substantially reduces the achievement gap....
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Friday, April 11, 2014 |
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Using Property Rights in Fishery Management
By NCPA @ 1:36 PM :: 5243 Views :: Environment, Small Business
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...each quota owner would have the right to a specific percentage of the total allowable catch (TAC) in the season....
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Friday, April 11, 2014 |
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The Charts Obama Doesn't Want You to See
By Heritage Foundation @ 7:09 AM :: 3703 Views :: Health Care
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Obamacare in Pictures: 15 charts that show the law’s effects on Americans....
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Friday, April 11, 2014 |
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UHERO: The Costs and Benefits of installing PV solar
By UHERO @ 3:52 AM :: 4107 Views :: Ethics
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This calculator should help you to decide how large of a system to install and maybe help you comparison shop across solar providers....
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Thursday, April 10, 2014 |
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Hawaii: More Mentally Ill in Jails than in State Hospital
By News Release @ 9:55 PM :: 8689 Views :: Health Care, Justice Reinvestment, Law Enforcement
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The two largest correctional facilities, in Honolulu and Waipahu, both hold more seriously mentally ill individuals than are held at Hawaii State Hospital....
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Thursday, April 10, 2014 |
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Caldwell Unveils Scheme to make Traffic Even Worse
By Mary Smart @ 9:33 PM :: 4353 Views
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...the primary vendor in several cities, Bixi, is having financial difficulties....
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Thursday, April 10, 2014 |
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Pine Introduces Legislation to Combat Illegally Dumped Sludge
By Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine @ 4:02 PM :: 6865 Views :: Honolulu County, DHHL, Environment
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Bills 35, 36, and 37 were drafted in response to the rampant and illegal stockpiling and grading occurring throughout Leeward communities....
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Thursday, April 10, 2014 |
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Getting Your Neighbor's Mortgage Off Your Lawn
By Heritage Foundation @ 2:37 PM :: 3675 Views :: National News
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Fannie and Freddie have received billions in subsidies, but the homeownership rate is only 1 percentage point higher than it was in 1968....
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Thursday, April 10, 2014 |
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Friends of Kewalos Rallies as OHA Development Bill Heads to Conference Committee
By Video @ 4:51 AM :: 5170 Views :: Development, OHA
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...the bill now moves into conference where selected Senate and House conferees will continue discussions....
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Thursday, April 10, 2014 |
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VIDEO: Looking Back at Neil Abercrombie 'Highlights' as Governor
By Video @ 4:38 AM :: 7988 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians
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A look back at Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie's first 4 years in office and why Hawaii can not afford another term with Abercrombie leading the state....
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Thursday, April 10, 2014 |
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Hawaii gets better marks for new online transparency system
By Malia Zimmerman @ 4:06 AM :: 4566 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Hawaii Statistics
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The government watchdog group called this a “huge improvement” for Hawaii, because in the past the state received an “F” grade....
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Thursday, April 10, 2014 |
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Auditor Updates Progress on Public Housing, Charter Schools
By News Release @ 3:22 AM :: 5173 Views :: Education K-12, Hawaii State Government
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The 2008 Legislature amended the Auditor’s governing statute to require follow-up reporting on recommendations made in various audit reports....
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014 |
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House passes over 150 measures on second crossover
By News Release @ 6:36 PM :: 4643 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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The majority of these bills, along with House bills passed by the Senate, will go into conference committees where House and Senate conferees will negotiate differences in the measures and determine which will be presented for final consideration....
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014 |
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Report: Hawaii Government Transparency Improves
By News Release @ 4:44 PM :: 3694 Views :: Hawaii Statistics
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“Following the Money 2014: How the 50 States Rate in Providing Online Access to Government Spending Data”
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014 |
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Pro Bowl to Arizona in 2015, slated to make Hawaii return in '16
By News Release @ 4:20 PM :: 4290 Views :: Tourism
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The Pro Bowl following the 2014 season will be played on Sunday, January 25, 2015, and televised live on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET from University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona, the site of Super Bowl XLIX a week later....
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014 |
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JSC Seeks Nominations for Two Judicial Vacancies
By News Release @ 3:50 PM :: 4109 Views :: Judiciary
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Circuit Judges, Circuit Court of the First Circuit (Oʻahu)....
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014 |
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Why Is ObamaCare a Rube Goldberg Contraption?
By John Goodman @ 3:45 PM :: 3999 Views :: Health Care
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The biggest risk to reform has always been that the scheme would founder on its complexity....
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