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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Hawaii Medicaid Spends Least on Long Term Care
By News Release @ 4:26 PM :: 7041 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Health Care

The spending ranges from less than 8 percent in Hawaii, where nursing home use is low, to more than 60 percent in North Dakota....

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
House Republicans Cave on Tax Increases and Punt Entitlements
By Heritage Foundation @ 2:43 PM :: 4733 Views :: Republican Party, Taxes

When President Obama put forth his first offer on the fiscal cliff, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) said, “You can’t be serious.” We could say the same thing to the Speaker after his counteroffer yesterday.

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Monday, December 3, 2012
Rail: The Final Vote
By Tom Berg @ 9:08 PM :: 5937 Views :: Rail

Full Council Hearing This Wednesday Dec. 5th Includes Rail: The Final Vote....

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Monday, December 3, 2012
Hawaii Congressional Delegation: How They Voted December 3, 2012
By Congress.org @ 8:52 PM :: 5505 Views :: Congressional Delegation

             Senate: Sportsmens Access to Federal Land – Motion to Waive

             Senate: Disability Treaty – Motion to Proceed

             Senate: Defense Authorization – Amendment

             House: STEM Visa Program – Final Passage

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Monday, December 3, 2012
Hawaii: 78% of Teens not Working
By News Release @ 8:42 PM :: 7159 Views :: Economy, Hawaii Statistics

Number of working youth dropped by almost half since 2000; employment among young people at lowest level since 1950s....

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Monday, December 3, 2012
Hawaii: 3rd Lowest Foreclosure Rate in Nation
By News Release @ 8:16 PM :: 4889 Views :: Hawaii Statistics

The five states with the lowest number of completed foreclosures for the 12 months ending in October 2012 were: South Dakota (19), District of Columbia (64), Hawaii (452), North Dakota (511) and Maine (643)....

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Monday, December 3, 2012
Yap: Seabees Pitch in on Canoe Project
By News Release @ 7:44 PM :: 9190 Views :: World News, Military

High tech met traditional tech when a group of US Navy Seabees pitched in to help the Waa’gey traditional canoe project in Yap, Micronesia....

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Monday, December 3, 2012
ICA Mandates 'Contested Case' for Water Disputes
By Robert Thomas @ 7:26 PM :: 5984 Views :: Environment, Land Use

...The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals held in this unpublished memorandum order that the Commission must hold a "contested case" hearing upon demand....

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Monday, December 3, 2012
Play by Play: Opening Day of Hoopili Litigation
By Selected News Articles @ 7:14 PM :: 5472 Views :: Land Use

In keeping with a long tradition in Hawaii that land use cases are litigated in court on procedural rather than substantive grounds, the opening skirmish in Sierra Club v. D. R. Horton was fought over whether one of the parties’ appeal in the case should be disallowed....

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Monday, December 3, 2012
Humane Society: Our Opponent is Evil, We are Good
By News Release @ 12:43 PM :: 6942 Views :: Environment, Agriculture

Why would someone criticize such a storied name in American charity as ours?....

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Monday, December 3, 2012
What IS the Fiscal Cliff?
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:25 PM :: 5264 Views :: National News, Taxes

Obama’s answer to the fiscal cliff is a proposed $1.6 trillion in tax hikes plus new stimulus spending—and expanded power for himself to raise the debt ceiling....

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Monday, December 3, 2012
New Aquarium Fish Rules to Maintain Sustainability
By Selected News Articles @ 2:45 AM :: 5272 Views :: Environment

"...the aquarium take on Maui is literally a drop in the bucket, representing less than 2% of the total mortality of (Maui) reef animals that year...."

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Monday, December 3, 2012
Workshops Maui, Big Isle: 'We the Powerful'
By News Release @ 1:57 AM :: 5231 Views :: Hawaii State Government

Discover the Public's Power in the Legislative Process....

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Sunday, December 2, 2012
Hawaii Number of Uninsured Children Jumps 55%
By News Release @ 3:44 PM :: 6099 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Health Care

Hawaii was the only state to show a significant increase in the number of uninsured children from 2009-2011....

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Sunday, December 2, 2012
Health Care Cost to Rise with Federal Mandate
By Lowell L Kalapa @ 5:24 AM :: 5300 Views :: Taxes

...some taxes are already scheduled to rise as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)....

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Saturday, December 1, 2012
County and State Boards and Commissions--How You Can Get Involved
By Andrew Walden @ 10:20 PM :: 5519 Views :: Hawaii State Government

The elections are over and the governing is to come. Now is the time for citizens to step up and get involved. Here are the ways....

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Saturday, December 1, 2012
18 Years Later Kyoto Protocol Dies With a Whimper
By NCPA @ 1:57 PM :: 4898 Views :: Environment, World News

...the United Nation’s is holding its annual “We’ve got to save the planet this year or it’s too late and we’re all doomed — no really, this time we mean it,” Framework Convention on Climate Change conference in Doha, Qatar this year.... 

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Saturday, December 1, 2012
How Liberal Stealth Groups Paved Obama Win
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:11 PM :: 5784 Views :: National News, Obama

More than 4 million people who voted for Barack Obama in 2008 did not vote this year. But by applying new voter science, Obama nudged enough replacements in key states — many who were rare or first-time voters — to give him his margin of victory....

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Saturday, December 1, 2012
AG Louie Opposes 'National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act'
By News Release @ 12:06 PM :: 5347 Views :: Second Amendment

These two bills would force states to recognize concealed carry permits issued by any other states....

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Friday, November 30, 2012
NOAA Proposes Listing 66 Coral Species as Endangered or Threatened
By News Release @ 8:06 PM :: 6335 Views :: Energy, Environment

...proposal to list 66 species of corals under the Endangered Species Act....

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Friday, November 30, 2012
DoE School Bus Report: "Every Aspect Needs Systemic Change"
By News Release @ 7:24 PM :: 6144 Views :: Energy, Environment

This review has found the entire student transportation services program to be in need of systemic change.

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Friday, November 30, 2012
First, Third Circuit Judges Petition for Retention
By News Release @ 6:33 PM :: 6167 Views :: Energy, Environment
  • Honorable Harry P. Freitas as District Court Judge, Third Circuit-term expires on May 31, 2013
  • Honorable Lloyd X. Van De Car as District Family Court Judge, Third Circuit-term expires on May 31, 2013
  • Honorable Rhonda A. Nishimura as Circuit Court Judge, First Circuit-term expires on June 19, 2013
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Friday, November 30, 2012
JSC Nominates Five to First Circuit
By News Release @ 6:29 PM :: 8837 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

Governor Abercrombie has 30 days from his receipt of the list today to make his appointment.

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Friday, November 30, 2012
6 Fixes to America's Fiscal Crisis
By Heritage Foundation @ 2:13 PM :: 4862 Views :: National News, Ethics

The White House’s proposal? $1.6 trillion in tax increases, $50 billion in new stimulus spending, and a change that would make it easier to raise the debt limit....

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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Health Insurance: Hawaii 2nd Most Monopolized
By News Release @ 9:00 PM :: 8015 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Among the 50 states, the top 10 least competitive commercial health insurance markets are in: 1. Alabama, 2. Hawaii, 3. Michigan....

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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Governor Releases $3.7 Million for Hilo Medical Center
By News Release @ 8:46 PM :: 8684 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment

 ... $3.7 million for capital improvement projects (CIPs) at Hilo Medical Center ....

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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Supreme Court Orders Appeals Court to Hear Obamacare Lawsuit
By Heritage Foundation @ 7:59 PM :: 4539 Views :: National News, Ethics

...this action should not be taken as a sign that the Supreme Court is reconsidering the merits of the claims it addressed in NFIB....

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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Marriage: The Wisdom of Upholding Tradition
By Heritage Foundation @ 7:54 PM :: 6908 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

The U.S. Supreme Court decides next week whether to hear challenges to laws defining marriage as the conjugal union of a man and a woman....

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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Hawaii: One Third of Young Adults Live With Mom
By News Release @ 4:14 PM :: 6097 Views :: Energy, Environment

Census Bureau Reports More Adults Living in Shared Households, More Receiving Food Stamps, Public Assistance Unchanged....

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Thursday, November 29, 2012
The Danger of International Internet Regulation
By Heritage Foundation @ 2:11 PM :: 5546 Views :: World News, Family

Starting on Monday, the 193 member states of the ITU will meet in Dubai to update the 1988 International Telecommunications Regulations.  The ITU is looking to transform itself into a “global Internet rule maker” ....

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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Matson to Hike Container Fees $225
By News Release @ 3:00 AM :: 5977 Views :: Energy, Environment

Matson estimates the combined increase of the rate adjustment and terminal handling charge will result in shipping costs rising by an average of 5.6 percent.

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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Leeward HSTA Proposes 'Quality Teacher in Every Classroom Act'
By News Release @ 1:38 AM :: 8543 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

A Quality Teacher in Every Classroom was approved by Leeward HSTA to be shared with the HSTA board on Saturday....

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Thursday, November 29, 2012
DOE Releases Two-Year Race to the Top Performance Report, Okabe Complains
By News Release @ 12:23 AM :: 7688 Views :: Energy, Environment

Hawaii has completed more than 90 percent of its RTTT grant deliverables in the past 24 months....

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Abercrombie's Experts Announce 'Expectations' for Children's Behavior
By News Release @ 11:48 PM :: 5581 Views :: Energy, Environment

The Executive Office on Early Learning released new research-based standards, which identify the expectations of knowledge and behavior for children from birth up through kindergarten entry....

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Hawaii Most Expensive Homes in Nation
By News Release @ 6:19 PM :: 9047 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Survey of four-bedroom, two-bathroom homes covers 72,000 properties in 2,500 U.S. Markets....

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Hawaii Hospitals Ranked: Only Queens is Grade 'A'
By News Release @ 6:14 PM :: 7453 Views :: Energy, Environment

The Hospital Safety Score is an A, B, C, D, or F letter grade reflecting how safe hospitals are for patients.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
VIDEO: Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Oahu, Hilo Teachers Protest
By Video @ 3:51 PM :: 5987 Views :: Energy, Environment

...and HSTA members at over 36 schools plan 'Work to Rule' protests for Thursday....

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Disabilities Treaty Just Another U.N. Power Grab
By Heritage Foundation @ 2:30 PM :: 5563 Views :: World News, Family

International treaties sound like a good idea, especially when they claim to protect vulnerable people.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Obituary: Richard A Coons
By Selected News Articles @ 3:36 AM :: 9699 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

Services will be held at Waialae Baptist Church on Sat., Dec. 15....

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Governor Releases $44 Million for Projects Statewide
By News Release @ 9:09 PM :: 5994 Views :: Energy, Environment

...Abercrombie today announced the release of more than $44 million for various capital improvement projects (CIPs) statewide, including public schools, health facilities, transportation infrastructure and more....

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
JSC Nominates Six for Oahu Family Court
By News Release @ 8:45 PM :: 8066 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

Chief Justice Recktenwald has 30 days from his receipt of the list today to make his appointment.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Election 'Fiasco': Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Threatened
By Andrew Walden @ 8:14 PM :: 7671 Views :: Energy, Environment

Archer told commissioners that if the commission steps up, the lawsuit may not be necessary.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Hawaiian Electric Seeks Public Comment on ‘Integrated Resource Planning’
By Selected News Articles @ 5:59 PM :: 14459 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

...providing safe and reliable utility service at a reasonable cost, through the development of Resource Plans and Scenarios....

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Honolulu Council Rail Vote Thursday
By Tom Berg @ 5:06 PM :: 6772 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

...the Honolulu City Council will be voting this Thursday to accept or not the federal grant allotment for the rail system....

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Watchdog Report: Humane Society of the United States Shortchanges Hawaii Pet Shelters
By News Release @ 1:13 PM :: 8329 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

...HSUS did not provide grants to any Hawaii shelters and rescues in 2011 to support pet sheltering....

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Matson Fires Shot Across Consumers’ Bow
By Michael Hansen @ 12:57 PM :: 9858 Views :: Jones Act

...Matson is planning to acquire, within the next five years, two new mainline ships for the extravagant price of U.S. $400 million.... 

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Hawaii Supports Operation Outreach Afghanistan
By News Release @ 12:34 PM :: 6312 Views :: Energy, Environment

Operation Outreach Afghanistan, a group of volunteers including both military and civilians who are spend their time helping improve the lives of Afghanistan's children....

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
$1536: Hawaii Average Mortgage Payments Second in Nation
By News Release @ 11:58 AM :: 10485 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

... rankings of the fifty U.S. states according to average monthly mortgage payment and provides the average monthly mortgage payment ....

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
4 Reasons Warren Buffett Is Wrong on Tax Hikes
By Heritage Foundation @ 8:19 AM :: 4577 Views :: National News, Ethics

"The ultrarich, including me, will forever pursue investment opportunities."

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Monday, November 26, 2012
Abercrombie: Nago's Incompetence Gives Me Excuse to Push for 100% Vote-by-Mail Elections
By News Release @ 9:34 PM :: 6586 Views :: Energy, Environment

“This January, I will be proposing as part of my legislative package a measure to move our state toward 100 percent mail-in voting."

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