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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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CIP: Lingle-Aiona administration advance $1.8B capital improvement projects
By News Release @ 9:31 PM :: 6050 Views :: Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU 5-27-10 – Governor Linda Lingle today announced that the State has advanced more than $1.8 billion in capital improvement projects (CIP) statewide, exceeding the original goal of the Lingle-Aiona Administration’s plan launched in December 2008 to accelerate public infrastructure construction as part of a comprehensive effort to stimulate the economy and create jobs. Over the past 17 months, the State has successfully opened bids for, awarded contracts for or started construction on 827 capital improvement projects totaling $1,851,513,340.
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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Schofield: Public invited to Memorial Day ceremony
By News Release @ 9:29 PM :: 4776 Views :: Maui County
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SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - U.S. Army Garrison, Hawaii (USAG-HI) will hold a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at 9 a.m., May 31, at the Schofield Barracks Post Cemetery. The public is invited to join the garrison as it honors Soldiers who gave their lives in service of our country.
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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Aiona urges non-profits to join Summer Youth jobs program
By News Release @ 9:27 PM :: 6231 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Non-profits interested in participating in the program and receiving free help for their organization can attend an informational briefing at the Hawai‘i State Capitol Auditorium on Tuesday, June 1 from 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lt. Governor Aiona, DLIR Director Darwin Ching and DHS Director Lillian Koller will provide information on the program, answer questions and assistance with filling out worksite applications.
Young people, ages 14 through 23, who are interested in the program should apply as soon as possible at their nearest DLIR Workforce Development Division Office.
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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DLNR: State Water Commission decision balances competing demands
By News Release @ 9:16 PM :: 10861 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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The Commission’s decision also strongly emphasized responsible management of public trust resources. The Commission ordered Maui County to begin construction within three years to fix the extremely leaky Waikamoi Flume to eliminate waste and provide a more reliable water source for Upcountry domestic and agricultural uses. Commissioners stated that Maui County needs to develop alternative water sources, conservation and reclamation for water supplies. Maui County relies upon stream water for approximately 85 percent of its water needs for the Upcountry system. Due to long-term drought, this is a precarious position for the people of Maui and the County needs to shift the balance of water supply to more reliable sources that do not come at the expense of Hawaii's resources and downstream users of these same waters.
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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Rep. Djou joins House Budget, Armed Services Committees
By News Release @ 4:16 PM :: 12236 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Charles Djou (HI-01) received two key committee assignments today on the important House Budget and Armed Services Committees as he begins serving Hawaii's First Congressional District. Congressman Djou issued the following statements . . . .
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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Lingle: Council on Revenues forecasting improved revenue collections
By Gov. Linda Lingle @ 11:55 AM :: 7141 Views :: Energy, Environment
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“We are pleased that the Council on Revenues is now forecasting improved revenue collections. The latest projection reflects an improving economy and is an encouraging sign that Hawai‘i is headed in the right direction.
“While the upward adjustment is positive, we need to remain focused on creating jobs, stimulating our economy and monitoring the state’s cash flow.”
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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Finnegan: ACT 144 Lifts Charter Cap but reduces Charter funding
By News Release @ 11:43 AM :: 9392 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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"In the same move of removing restraint on one end of the charter school pipeline, this legislation effectively places a new constraint on the other end, which ultimately lessens the funding available for charters. Especially as the number of charters continues to grow, charter schools will unfortunately see fewer and fewer dollars available."
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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Greenwood Mafia grabs two power positions in UH system
By Andrew Walden @ 10:52 AM :: 23811 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Some in the UH Hilo community are shocked and surprised by UH Board of Regents' unanimous May 20 decision selecting Donald O Straney, Dean of Biological Sciences at Cal Poly Pomona, to take the place of UH Hilo's retiring Chancellor Rose Tseng. Others, such as UHPA President AJ Musto, are surprised by the transfer of Rockne Freitas to head up UH's legislative lobbying as UH Vice President of student affairs and university and community relations.
They shouldn't be....
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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White House in Disarray
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:04 AM :: 8743 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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A fudgelike goo coating Louisiana's marshes. A thick oil slick stretching across the Gulf of Mexico. A plume of oil miles below the ocean surface. A tragic loss of life. Reverberating economic consequences. Throw in a poll that shows that 53 percent of Americans rate President Barack Obama "poor" or "very poor" in his handling of the Gulf oil spill, and it's no wonder the President yesterday broke his 308-day self-imposed press conference moratorium in hopes of conveying some semblance of leadership amid an environmental, economic and human catastrophe that has spiraled out of his control.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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Honolulu Mayor: Rules for Special Election
By Selected News Articles @ 8:29 PM :: 8610 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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(Vacancy is to be) (f)illed by a special election to be called by the Council within 10 days and to be held within 60 days after occurrence of the vacancy. If any special or general election is to be held in the City after 30 days and within 180 days after the occurrence of the vacancy, the election shall be held in conjunction with such other election.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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Kaauwai: Hannemann is train wreck for Hawaii
By Jonah Ka`auwai @ 7:26 PM :: 9625 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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“Hannemann has raised property taxes, sewer fees, admission fees, motor vehicle fees, parking meter rates and pushed for the general excise tax increase. Under his watch, Honolulu was named the 2nd most expensive city to do business in. He is leaving office early to campaign for Governor, and he's given no guarantee that he will not jump ship again to run for U.S. Senate in 2012.
“Hawai’i can expect the same reckless leadership, strong-arming from the old guard Democrat network and closed-door bargaining with public labor union bosses at the state level with Hannemann as Hawai’i’s governor.
“This November, Republican candidates will be the voices of bold leadership and change Hawai’i needs. We are confident in the leadership of Lt. Governor Duke Aiona and know Hawai’i voters recognize his commitment to enhancing Hawai’i’s economy through responsible government spending and investment in the private sector.”
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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Good News: A small elite no longer runs Hawaii -- Bad News: Mufi thinks he can change that
By Andrew Walden @ 6:35 PM :: 16757 Views :: Energy, Environment
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An article in the October, 2009 edition of Hawaii Business--“Good News: A Small Elite No Longer Runs Hawaii—Bad News Nobody Does” --takes on the lack of leadership in Hawaii. Pointing to the failure of the Superferry and other recent projects, former Theo Davies CEO David Heenan says “people are somewhat burned out by all this consensus seeking. It ends up being just meeting after meeting, and all of a sudden, the window of opportunity closes.” His views are front and center in an article which could have been titled: “The case for Mufi Hannemann’s candidacy.”
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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Panos: Mufi's out, Mayor's race is on
By News Release @ 3:05 PM :: 7806 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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For several months now he has been campaigning for Governor and collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars for his run for Governor while at the same time receiving full salary from Honolulu taxpayers. This is clearly not in the best interest of Oahu.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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Darwin Ching resigns DLIR to run for Prosecutor
By News Release @ 2:57 PM :: 8602 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle today announced that Darwin Ching has resigned as director of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR). Ching, who has served as director since August 2007, resigned his position in preparation for his campaign to run for Honolulu City Prosecutor. His last day as director will be June 15.
“I appreciate Darwin’s leadership as labor director,” said Governor Lingle. “During his tenure, Darwin was instrumental in assisting thousands of Hawai‘i’s workers who lost their jobs as the global recession impacted our state. Throughout this challenging economic period, Darwin and his team remained focused on ensuring the well-being of Hawai‘i’s workers while helping to create new jobs for our residents. I wish him well in his future pursuits.”
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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8 Ways To Stop HB 444 (Civil Unions)
By News Release @ 2:44 PM :: 4770 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Hawaii Legislature is disenfranchising thousands of Hawaii’s voters who have consistently lobbied the Legislature in large numbers against HB444 for the past 2 years.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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Aiona: “Hawaii can’t afford Hannemann”
By News Release @ 1:50 PM :: 9006 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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"I look forward to putting my support for Hawai`i's working families and small businesses against (Hannemann's) record of raising taxes and increasing the cost of living for our residents on O`ahu.
"Hawai`i can't afford him."
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 |
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Rep. Djou co-sponsors Balanced Budget Amendment
By News Release @ 8:31 PM :: 11247 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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“As the country faces a looming fiscal crisis, it’s time to finally do something about Washington’s out-of-control spending. A balanced budget amendment will force Congress to take a serious look at its priorities and find a solution rather than handing the problem to future generations."
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 |
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Lingle cites recovery as State Tax refunds pump $64M into economy
By News Release @ 12:52 PM :: 7223 Views :: Energy, Environment
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“We are pleased that we are able to get refunds out to tax filers,” said Governor Lingle. “We are able to issue the refunds at this time because of higher than expected tax collections, which is an encouraging sign that our economy is beginning to recover. I want to again thank Hawai‘i taxpayers for their patience and understanding as we continue to work to address our budget shortfall, while setting the foundation for a stronger economic future.”
Governor Lingle announced on Monday, May 17 that the State would immediately begin issuing state income tax refunds that were processed during the months of January and February. She made the decision after tax revenue collections for the first 10 months of the current fiscal year came in higher expected.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 |
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Cook Political Report: "Hawaii Democrats are a mess"
By News Release @ 12:51 PM :: 11265 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Hawaii will hold the latest primary in the nation on September 18th. And just because only one Democrat will emerge to face Djou on that date doesn’t mean Hawaii Democrats’ civil war will end. In fact, the finger-pointing taking place in local Democratic circles could produce an even larger, more fractured field of candidates in the primary, leaving Democrats with little time to repair bruised egos and allowing Djou to stay far above the fray as the fall campaign season begins. Only one Republican holds a more Democratic seat than Djou, and Djou will be a top target, but Democrats have their work cut out for them. President Bush’s 47 percent share here in 2004 and GOP Gov. Linda Lingle’s big majorities in 2002 and 2006 show that HI-01 is open to voting for the right kind of Republican, especially when Democrats are a mess.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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Furloughs: Aiona, Finnegan praise all sides for “coming together and getting the job done”
By News Release @ 8:42 PM :: 6510 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"We achieved a comprehensive solution because everyone brought something to the table and cooler heads prevailed for the sake of our children."
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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Governor Lingle negotiates end to Furlough Fridays
By News Release @ 8:37 PM :: 8360 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The agreement was made possible due to a unique three-way public-private partnership between the State, teachers and the major banks in Hawai‘i. The plan calls for use of $57.2 million from the Hurricane Relief Fund, $2.2 million in federal funds, and six planning days the teachers have agreed to give back to the state. A $10 million line of credit from local banks is also available if needed.
“I am happy to announce that furloughs are over and children will be able to return to the classroom for the entire upcoming school year. We have been able to do this without laying off teachers, increasing the size of classes, raising taxes, or adversely impacting the State budget,” Governor Lingle said. “I am particularly proud that the major banks in our state stepped up and offered a line of credit that will give the Department of Education access to additional funds, if needed, to help end the furloughs.”
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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Ed Case: “Colleen’s goal was not to beat Charles….We can expect far more of the same”
By News Release @ 8:12 PM :: 10802 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Colleen's goal, as confirmed election night by her campaign manager, was not to beat Charles but to finish second.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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National Democrats portray Dan Inouye as Republican plaything
By Selected News Articles @ 3:31 PM :: 12260 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Mapping out their plan of attack in nightly Hawaii-focused 7:00 pm meetings, top NRCC brass sought ways to exploit the hard feelings that still remained from Case’s 2006 primary challenge to Democratic Sen. Daniel Akaka—a move that rankles many Hawaii Democrats to this day.
(So it is the Republicans who got Inouye and Akaka all riled up over this. Perhaps the DCCC agrees with Ed Case's assessment of the Senators' mental faculties?)
In one instance Djou media advisor Ben Burger worked with NRCC officials to craft a 30-second TV ad that asserted Case missed many votes “while campaigning against Senator Akaka.”
(Is that all it took?)
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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Campaign message strategy: How the Case was closed
By News Release @ 1:09 PM :: 12067 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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IWV determined to engage with an Electioneering Communication designed to inform voters of three key data points:
- First, that Case had voted 72 times for higher taxes IWV Report on Hawaii 1 Special Election GEB International Inc. during his four-year tenure representing Hawaii’s Second Congressional District;
- second, that Case had received three “F” ratings from the nonpartisan National Taxpayers Union; and,
- third, that Case had recently hired indicted former Illinois Governor Rod Blagjojevich’s political consultant, better known to the FBI as “Advisor B” on their surveillance tapes of Blagojevich — and that this advisor had counseled the disgraced former governor to try to swap Barack Obama’s Senate seat.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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1986: A good omen for Charles Djou
By Selected News Articles @ 12:47 PM :: 11827 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The closest precedent to the situation in Hawaii 1 today was the 1986 race for the same seat, which featured both a special election and a divisive Democratic primary and resulted in a Republican victory in November. That divisiveness presumably contributed to the poor showing of Democratic nominee Mufi Hannemann in November. That looks like a good omen for Charles Djou.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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National Dems: Dump Hanabusa AND Case
By Selected News Articles @ 11:55 AM :: 10687 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Dems are beginning to consider the need for some kind of compromise candidate. Hanabusa is still unlikely to win a general election, they believe, and Case will have trouble winning a primary. Though official behind-the-scenes talks have yet to begin, they are likely to start in earnest in the future.
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Monday, May 24, 2010 |
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Special Election Polls vs Reality: Measuring culture of retaliation?
By Andrew Walden @ 12:43 PM :: 11497 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Consider the possibility that Hanabusa supporters—especially union members--are people who see themselves trapped in a web of retaliation. Pollster ccAdvertising’s extreme undercount of Hanabusa votes indicates that up to 40% of Hanabusa voters clammed up. The CivilBeat poll showed only 17% of Hanabusa voters feared to speak up.
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Sunday, May 23, 2010 |
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Djou: Hawaii stood up to the old boy network
By News Release @ 2:03 PM :: 9533 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Today, the people of Hawaii have sent a message to our Congress that we will not sit idly by and watch our great Nation stripped of its best by burdensome debt and wasteful government spending. We sent a message that we need our government to focus on creating jobs and making life better for all of us.
Hawaii stood up to the old boy network tonight and elected a Member of Congress that will be accountable to the people and will put Hawaii’s interests first. I am eager to start working with the people of Hawaii to restore confidence in our nation and our government.”
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Sunday, May 23, 2010 |
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69% of voters reject machine candidate Hanabusa: Djou heads for Congress with bright prospects for November reelection
By Andrew Walden @ 1:11 PM :: 13407 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Hanabusa apparently believes she owns 60% of the voters: "Let's not forget, 60 percent of the vote is still Democrat and it's going to be a Democrat facing off against a Republican in November."
Djou responded to this kind of reasoning in a May 17 statement: “Contrary to the opinion of the old guard, this congressional seat is not owned by the Democrat Party. It isn't owned by any union or special interest group. This seat is owned by the people. At its core, this belief separates me from my opponents.”
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Saturday, May 22, 2010 |
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Djou Wins Congressional seat by nearly 9% margin
By Andrew Walden @ 10:54 PM :: 11383 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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RESULTS (second read):
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(R) DJOU, Charles 67,610 39.4%
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(D) HANABUSA, Colleen 52,802 30.8%
- (D) CASE, Ed 47,391 27.6%
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Saturday, May 22, 2010 |
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Honolulu: Chris Wong announces bid to take Rod Tam’s Council seat
By News Release @ 1:33 PM :: 10216 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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HONOLULU, May 18, 2010 – Christopher J. Wong, small business owner and non-profit advocate announced his candidacy for the City Council tonight at the Mandalay Restaurant in downtown Honolulu. In attendance to this intimate event were Chris Wong Campaign Committee Honorary Chair, Oswald K. Stender; publisher of Hawai‘i’s Most Wanted magazine and Committee Chair Mary Jean Castillo-Barkley; business leaders and elected officials in support of his candidacy.
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Saturday, May 22, 2010 |
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State Water Commission to decide if OHA destroys State’s last sugar cane plantation
By News Release @ 12:29 PM :: 10227 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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PA‘IA, MAUI – The State Commission on Water Resource Management will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 25, in Pa‘ia, Maui, to hear public testimony and decide on a petition to amend the interim instream flow standards for 19 east Maui streams: Waikamoi, Alo, Wahinepe‘e, Puohokamoa, Haipua‘ena, Punalau, Honomanu, Nua‘ailua, ‘Ohi‘a, West Wailuaiki, East Wailuaiki, Kopili‘ula, Puaka‘a, Waiohue, Pa‘akea, Wai‘a‘aka, Kapa‘ula, Hanawi, and Makapipi.
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Saturday, May 22, 2010 |
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Oahu Republicans to host two campaign celebrations today
By News Release @ 12:19 PM :: 7388 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Charles Djou Election Night Party
When: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 4:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Hawai'i Republican Party Headquarters
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Saturday, May 22, 2010 |
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Last Day for voting: Drop-off locations at Pearl City, Capitol close at 6PM
By Selected News Articles @ 11:43 AM :: 10110 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Voters in the Hawaii first Congressional District Special election may drop off their mail-in ballots at the Office of Elections, located at 802 Lehua Ave. in Pearl City. The deadline to return ballots is 6pm today.
Pearl City Elections Office location>>> MAP
Ballots are also being collected at the State Capitol near the Father Damien statue until 6pm.
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Friday, May 21, 2010 |
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Heritage: Raising Arizona's Defense
By Heritage Foundation @ 2:46 PM :: 7973 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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It isn't easy being Arizona these days, especially when President Barack Obama puts politics before Americans' interests, a foreign head of state before the United States, and an agenda of apology before much-needed, sensible reforms.
But that's just what happened this week when Mexican President Felipe Calderon visited Washington, DC. President Obama extended a warm hand to Calderon and demagogued Arizona’s illegal immigration law all in the name of politics.
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Friday, May 21, 2010 |
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WSJ: Paradise Lost? A Project in Hawaii Stumbles
By Selected News Articles @ 10:12 AM :: 14540 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment, World News, Family
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The final tally will become clearer later this month, when Bank of Scotland, now part of Lloyd's Banking Group PLC, completes an auction for the debt on the property on the west side of Hawai'i, or, as it is known to locals, the Big Island. The price is expected to be in the $50 million-to-$100 million range, according to people involved in the process.
In 2006, at the height of the real-estate boom, a private appraiser valued the property, known as Hokuli'a, at between $600 million and $800 million, according to people familiar with the matter. The owner, Lyle Anderson, a Phoenix-based developer, has sold about one-third of the lots. But in early January, he defaulted on its debt, which was in the form of a $1 billion Bank of Scotland mortgage on Hokuli'a and five other less-valuable properties, according to people involved in the project's sale.
How this happened: Hokuli’a Settlement Exposed
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Thursday, May 20, 2010 |
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Hawaii Week in Shanghai: Governor to lead delegation to China, Japan
By News Release @ 4:43 PM :: 13556 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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“This trip to China is another important component in our ongoing effort to expand long-term economic development and business opportunities for Hawai‘i in the emerging China market,” said Governor Lingle. “It is vital that our state continue to build and strengthen relationships in Asia, especially China, that will position Hawai‘i businesses and residents to capitalize on future economic and investment opportunities and strengthen our cultural and educational partnerships.”
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Thursday, May 20, 2010 |
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Special Election Polls close Saturday: Djou pushes voter turnout
By News Release @ 12:46 PM :: 11286 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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On Saturday, you can also drop your ballot off at the State Capitol near the Father Damien statue until 6pm.
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Thursday, May 20, 2010 |
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Dodd Bill is Just the Beginning of 'Too Big to Fail'
By Heritage Foundation @ 11:47 AM :: 4908 Views :: National News, Ethics
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On Sunday, columnist Ross Douthat described the Dodd bill as just one example of "the real story of our time. From Washington to Athens, the economic crisis is producing consolidation rather than revolution, the entrenchment of authority rather than its diffusion, and the concentration of power in the hands of the same elite that presided over the disasters in the first place. ... If Robert Rubin’s mistakes helped create an out-of-control financial sector, then naturally you need Timothy Geithner and Lawrence Summers — Rubin’s protégés — to set things right. ... But their fixes tend to make the system even more complex and centralized, and more vulnerable to the next national-security surprise, the next natural disaster, the next economic crisis. Which is why, despite all the populist backlash and all the promises from Washington, this isn’t the end of the 'too big to fail' era. It’s the beginning."
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Thursday, May 20, 2010 |
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AtomicMonkey responds: “Some of us work for the City…we proudly stand by description of Abercrombie as ‘flailing gasbag’”
By Letters to the Editor @ 11:22 AM :: 14832 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Rail
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Bob Wiesel is a pseudonym that has a long history in Honolulu and been passed around quite a bit. I am one of many Bob Wiesels...collectively we amount to a poor man's Publius. There are blog entries that go back to before 2001 still online from Robert D. Wiesel, BobW, BWiesel and every other variant that you can dream up. Some of the "Bob's" work for, or had worked for both the city and state at some point.
Blog participation at City Hall tapered off after Dave Shapiro started publishing IP addresses in an attempt to suppress his critics. Several individuals at City Hall asked Charles Totto (ethics commission) for a reading on whether it was "against the rules" to participate during our lunch hour, breaks etc. He recommended that we play it safe and just not do it at all from the city network and it pretty much stopped at that point. Bob Wiesels live on, however, on their own time and own internet connections.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010 |
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Oahu’s 307th Signal Battalion set for Afghanistan
By News Release @ 6:43 PM :: 13044 Views :: Maui County, Energy, National News
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HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Approximately 200 Soldiers assigned to the 307th Integrated Theater Signal Battalion (ITSB)’s Headquarters, Headquarters Company (HHC) and Bravo Company, are deploying to Afghanistan for one year to provide signal support as part of the Operation Enduring Freedom surge.
This is the 307th's first deployment into combat since the Vietnam War.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010 |
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Lt Gov Aiona announces 1,000 summer jobs for youth
By News Release @ 6:15 PM :: 7463 Views :: Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU - Lt. Governor Duke Aiona today announced more than a thousand jobs that pay $8 or more per hour are available immediately for young people, ages 14 through 23, from low-income families through the new 2010 Summer Youth Employment Program.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010 |
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"We’ve Come to Take Our Government Back"
By Heritage Foundation @ 11:50 AM :: 5477 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Savvy liberal political strategists and worried Democratic primary voters, moreover, have had ample time to adapt to the demands of an angry and increasingly conservative electorate. Few Democrats in swing or conservative districts will run as Pelosi or Obama liberals. Instead, expect their rhetoric to morph the populism of Joe Sestak into the conservatism of Mark Critz. As Rand Paul said last night:
I have a message, a message from the Tea Party. A message that is loud and clear and does not mince words: We’ve come to take our government back.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010 |
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Abercrombie team: Hannemann admin “intentionally violating Public Procurement Code”
By News Release @ 11:03 PM :: 13554 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Rail
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We are reprinting excerpts from an April 23 letter to Honolulu Councilmember Ann Kobayashi from Honolulu Attorney John C. McLaren who wrote “on behalf of former Governor Ben Cayetano and other unidentified people” according to the May 6 Advertiser. Kobayashi and Cayetano are key supporters of Neil Abercrombie. The allegations contained in the letter have been forwarded to the State procurement office for investigation.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010 |
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Chief Justice Roberts: “Kagan asked court to allow censorship”
By Selected News Articles @ 2:50 PM :: 5925 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Obama doubles down on book burning....
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010 |
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The New START Threat to Missile Defense
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:37 PM :: 9077 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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On March 26 the White House released a fact sheet on the New START Treaty. It claimed that the agreement signed by President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev "does not contain any constraints on testing, development or deployment of current or planned U.S. missile defense programs."
But the Russians seem to have a different interpretation of the document they signed.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010 |
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Lingle: Revenues up, State to issue tax refunds early
By News Release @ 11:10 AM :: 7203 Views :: Energy, Environment
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As of April 30, 2010, actual tax revenue collections indicate the revenue decline for the current fiscal year will be smaller than forecasted by the Council on Revenues. For the first 10 months of FY10, actual tax collections were down 1.0 percent. In contrast, the Council on Revenues has forecasted negative revenue collection growth of 2.5 percent.
“The fact that the decline in actual tax collections is less than what the Council on Revenues projected is an encouraging sign,” said Governor Lingle.
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