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Entries for 'News Release'
Thursday, March 13, 2014 |
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UH Law School Drops Sharply in National Rankings
By News Release @ 4:21 AM :: 5428 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Higher Education
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The Richardson Law School was ranked in 100th place among 146 law schools... Richardson was tied for 80th last year ....
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Thursday, March 13, 2014 |
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Full Text: Hawaii Bar Association New Testimony on Wilson Nomination
By News Release @ 1:54 AM :: 4610 Views :: Judiciary
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...work ethic concerns, lack of professionalism in the workplace, questions concerning the propriety of conduct toward women in professional contexts, and the ability to serve at the level of a Supreme Court Justice....
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Thursday, March 13, 2014 |
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Pat Saiki to be Hawaii GOP Chair
By News Release @ 12:45 AM :: 5410 Views :: Republican Party
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David Chang, the chairman of the Hawaii Republican Party, will step down to concentrate on military and business commitments....
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 |
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Election Year: Abercrombie Tosses Out Another $64.7M CIP
By News Release @ 10:54 PM :: 4010 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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...$64.7 million for various capital improvement projects (CIP) that will help stimulate....
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 |
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House Approves $211M Judiciary Budget
By News Release @ 9:08 PM :: 4038 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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The House of Representatives today approved HB1638 HD2, appropriating $161,137,650 for operating expenses and $50,590,000 for capital improvement costs of the Hawaii State Judiciary....
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 |
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House Finance Committee Cuts $180M from Abercrombie Budget
By News Release @ 8:33 PM :: 4254 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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...At this point last year, the House had reduced the Governor’s budget by almost $600 million....
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 |
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HECO Begins Installing Smart Meters on Oahu
By News Release @ 2:56 PM :: 4959 Views :: Energy
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This is the first phase of a plan which would develop smart grids across Oahu, in Maui County and on Hawaii Island by 2018....
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 |
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Council on Revenues Knocks $478M Hole in Abercrombie Budget
By News Release @ 2:32 AM :: 6306 Views :: Economy, Hawaii State Government, Taxes
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The council projected zero percent growth for the fiscal year that ends in June, down from 3.3 percent....
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 |
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 |
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UH medical school moves up in Best U.S. Medical Schools rankings
By News Release @ 2:09 AM :: 3998 Views :: Higher Education
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JABSOM’s primary care program is ranked 57, jumping up nine places from 2013 rankings. Research earns the 78 spot, up four places....
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 |
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Most Wanted: FBI Searching Big Island for Anti-Biotech Terror Bomber
By News Release @ 1:04 AM :: 7921 Views :: Hawaii County , Law Enforcement, GMOs
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On Aug 28, 2003, two bombs exploded approximately one hour apart on the campus of a biotechnology corporation in Emeryville, CA. Then, on Sept 26, 2003, one bomb strapped with nails exploded ....
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014 |
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Hawaii: Update on Second Amendment Legislation
By News Release @ 10:56 PM :: 5494 Views :: Land Use, Second Amendment
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HB 1902, introduced by state Representative Cindy Evans (D-7), would integrate a no net loss policy for public hunting lands in Hawaii....
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014 |
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For Sale Cheap: One More Bankrupt Alt-Energy Scheme
By News Release @ 4:41 PM :: 6224 Views :: Energy, Tax Credits
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Located in Kawaihae on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii, 35 miles north of Kailua-Kona, the assets are being marketed in a sealed bid offering that closes at 5:00 p.m. (PT)on April 4....
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014 |
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With Asset Test Gone, Thousands Pile into Hawaii Medicaid
By News Release @ 3:14 PM :: 5160 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Health Care
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Since October 1, 69,041 people have been found eligible for Medicaid in Hawaii. 3,249 are eligible for CHIP. Another 24,583 were deemed ineligible....
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014 |
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Back from Afghanistan: Soldiers Return to Schofield
By News Release @ 4:00 AM :: 4181 Views :: Military
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More than 60 Soldiers from the 524th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 45th Sustainment Brigade, reunited with their families here....
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Monday, March 10, 2014 |
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DLIR: Employment will Expand 4% on Construction Boom
By News Release @ 8:59 PM :: 4886 Views :: Economy, Hawaii Statistics
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...the construction industry will lead the economic recovery with the fastest growth rate (16.7 percent), as well as by creating the most jobs (4,960)....
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Monday, March 10, 2014 |
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Maui: Hawai'i Free Press Editor to Speak
By News Release @ 7:24 PM :: 5143 Views :: TEA Party
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...Thursday, March 13th, starting 6:30 PM....
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Monday, March 10, 2014 |
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KIUC Elections: Anti-Smart Meter Paranoiacs Lose Again
By News Release @ 6:57 PM :: 5887 Views :: Kauai County, Energy
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David Iha, Teofilo "Phil" Tacbian and Peter Yukimura have been reelected to the board of directors of Kaua`i Island Utility Cooperative.....
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Monday, March 10, 2014 |
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Price Fixing: Horizon, Sea Star to Pay $3.4M Fine
By News Release @ 5:57 PM :: 4525 Views :: Jones Act
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...Sea Star Line is a subsidiary of TOTE Inc., the ocean shipping group of Saltchuk Resources Inc., which also owns and operates Young Bros....
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Monday, March 10, 2014 |
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Brian Schatz Dances to California Billionaire's Tune
By News Release @ 4:41 AM :: 7310 Views :: Democratic Party, Environment, Congressional Delegation
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...leading Democratic senators attended a fundraiser at billionaire Tom Steyer's San Francisco home. The event, for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, also featured former Vice President Al Gore....
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Friday, March 7, 2014 |
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Informational Briefing on Grants-in-Aid
By News Release @ 11:21 AM :: 4946 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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...Senate Committee on Ways and Means and the House Committee on Finance will conduct a joint informational briefing on Chapter 42F, HRS grant applications....
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Friday, March 7, 2014 |
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OHA Reopens Akaka Tribal Roll, Announces Plan for ‘Governing Documents’
By News Release @ 4:46 AM :: 6363 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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...As Predicted in 2006: A State-Recognized Indian Tribe for Hawaii....
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Friday, March 7, 2014 |
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UH Manoa to host veterans conference
By News Release @ 4:22 AM :: 5475 Views :: Higher Education, Military
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March 19 and 20 in the UH Mānoa Campus Center Ballroom....
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Friday, March 7, 2014 |
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Full Text: Souki Reprimands Hanohano—conduct “intimidating, disruptive”
By News Release @ 2:30 AM :: 4717 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Politicians
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"If it is confirmed by me that a future incident of this nature has occurred, whether at the Capitol or elsewhere, I will immediately remove you from all committee assignments...."
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Friday, March 7, 2014 |
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Ige Slams Abercrombie over Pension Tax Hypocrisy, Morita Appointment
By News Release @ 2:07 AM :: 6392 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Politicians, Taxes
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The governor may not be following the legislative process closely....
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014 |
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Senate Passes More Than 300 Bills
By News Release @ 10:36 PM :: 3086 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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In preparation for the first crossover deadline Thursday, the Senate today held a long floor session to move bills out of its chamber so that it may crossover to the House of Representatives....
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014 |
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House Votes to Move Another 183 Bills to Senate
By News Release @ 10:33 PM :: 3047 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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The House now stands in recess and will reconvene to take action on final measures for third reading on Thursday, March 6 at 12 p.m....
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014 |
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AG Decides to Claim Deficiencies, but no Criminal Activity in UH Project Management
By News Release @ 10:15 PM :: 4179 Views :: Higher Education
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"...and we are very pleased to have Brian Minaai return to his full duties...."
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014 |
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In Face of Lawsuit, DOE Pushes Ahead with Overpriced Chevron Solar Deal
By News Release @ 9:54 PM :: 5557 Views :: Education K-12, Energy
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This morning, the DOE announced it has selected Chevron Energy Solutions to help lead implementation of the five-year sustainable energy program, to be called Ka Hei....
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014 |
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Rep. Beth Fukumoto named to National Future Majority Caucus Advisory Board
By News Release @ 4:59 PM :: 4906 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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Fukumoto will join the FMC in its mission to proactively diversify and grow the Republican family....
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014 |
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Caldwell Brings in Outside Planners to Redevelop Blaisdell Center
By News Release @ 11:58 AM :: 4750 Views :: Honolulu County
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The week will culminate with a public presentation of the panel’s findings and recommendations on March 7, 2014 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Mission Memorial Auditorium....
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014 |
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Mainland Enviros Cheer Hawaii's On-Bill Financing Solar Scheme
By News Release @ 11:56 AM :: 3919 Views :: Energy
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EDF has been advocating for states to establish On-Bill Repayment (OBR) programs that allow property owners and tenants to finance clean energy....
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014 |
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'Sovereign Council' Scores $675K to Sell Obamacare
By News Release @ 4:18 AM :: 5433 Views :: DHHL, Health Care
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The Sovereign Councils of the Hawaiian Homelands Assembly (SCHHA) signed a $675,000 agreement today with the Hawaiʻi Health Connector to serve as a marketplace assister organization....
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014 |
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Election Year: Abercrombie Forks Out $164.7M in CIP
By News Release @ 3:32 AM :: 3675 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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News Releases from Office of the Governor ....
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014 |
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Dead on Arrival: Obama’s FY 2015 Budget includes $250 million for rail
By News Release @ 3:08 AM :: 4073 Views :: Rail
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POLITICO: "Yes, we all know President Barack Obama’s budget is dead on arrival."
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014 |
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Hawaii Democrats Statewide Caucuses March 5
By News Release @ 12:51 AM :: 4613 Views :: Democratic Party
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On March 5th, The Democratic Party of Hawaii's Biennial Precinct Meeting is coming to a district near you ....
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014 |
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Survey: Honolulu Traffic Gets 18% Worse
By News Release @ 7:56 PM :: 5879 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Rail
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As GDP goes up, MPH goes down....
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014 |
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Survey: Hawaii Ranks 5th for Economic Health
By News Release @ 3:16 PM :: 3654 Views :: Hawaii Statistics
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...this data is updated monthly and is calculated from multiple economic and demographic factors related to three primary data categories—employment, income and housing....
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014 |
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National Park Tourism in Hawaii Creates $314 Million in Economic Benefit
By News Release @ 1:18 PM :: 4272 Views :: Tourism
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A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 5.1 million visitors to national parks in Hawai`i spent more than $314 million and supported 3,723 jobs in the state in 2012....
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Monday, March 3, 2014 |
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Who Needs Health Connector? Feds Already Had Website offering Hawaii Insurance Policies
By News Release @ 6:50 PM :: 5106 Views :: Health Care
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"In general, consumers had substantially more policies to choose from on private websites such as eHealthinsurance.com and Finder.healthcare.gov than they presently have on the exchanges."
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Saturday, March 1, 2014 |
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House Passes More than 200 Bills on to Senate
By News Release @ 3:27 AM :: 3743 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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The body now stands in recess and will reconvene to take action on additional measures up for third reading next week on Tuesday, March 4th at 9 a.m....
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Friday, February 28, 2014 |
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Obama Reappoints Abercrombie to Council of Governors
By News Release @ 10:12 PM :: 4410 Views :: Military
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The council consists of 10 governors appointed by the President to focus on matters of national security, homeland defense, synchronization and integration of state and military activities in the United States and matters of mutual interest pertaining to the National Guard....
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Friday, February 28, 2014 |
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DBEDT App Displays Demographics of Hawaii House, Senate Districts
By News Release @ 2:07 AM :: 5167 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Office of Elections
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Average characteristic of an area over the entire 5-year time period. Data is based on a survey....
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Thursday, February 27, 2014 |
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HTA: Tourism Down 5th Month in a Row
By News Release @ 11:42 PM :: 4328 Views :: Tourism
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Total expenditures by visitors who came to Hawai‘i in January 2014 dropped 4.7 percent (or $68 million)....
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Thursday, February 27, 2014 |
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As Health Exchange Implodes, Abercrombie Releases ‘Transformation Plan’
By News Release @ 10:50 PM :: 4331 Views :: Health Care
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Abercrombie said: “This healthcare transformation plan outlines clear, tangible steps we can take to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of health care in Hawaii.”
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Thursday, February 27, 2014 |
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Honolulu Firm Selected to Represent Kauai County in GMO Suit
By News Release @ 10:17 PM :: 4025 Views :: GMOs
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“In addition, we are moving forward with securing a facilitator to get the Joint Fact Finding Group for the Environmental Public Health Impact Study underway,” the mayor added....
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Thursday, February 27, 2014 |
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Judge Elwin Ahu Announces Campaign for Lt Governor
By News Release @ 8:51 PM :: 7280 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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Ahu describes his campaign as one that he hopes will draw together the hearts and spirits of all who want to restore Hawaii’s values....
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Thursday, February 27, 2014 |
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House Bill 14: Mandatory Kindergarten, Lowering Compulsory School Attendance Age to 5
By News Release @ 8:36 PM :: 4116 Views :: Education K-12
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Many education experts have concluded that beginning a child's formal education too early may actually result in burnout and poor scholastic performance later....
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Thursday, February 27, 2014 |
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Matsuda: Fate of Prepaid Health Care Act Depends on Hawaii Health Connector
By News Release @ 3:28 PM :: 5344 Views :: Health Care
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...Continuing the Connector as a state-based marketplace (SBM) is necessary in order to preserve the Prepaid Healthcare Act....
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