Entries for 'News Release'

...urges Governor Neil Abercrombie to add a USW Local 12-591 member to the Hawaii Refinery Task Force and to broaden the issues the task force will review....

...her sainthood validated that their suffering and sacrifice have not been in vain....

the current DBEDT forecast is slightly less optimistic than its February 2013 forecast for some of local economic indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP) growth, job growth, and visitor-related indicators...

...visitors to the state appear to be booking shorter trips and spending less at local shops, perhaps in response to higher hotel room rates....

The Commission announces the launch of its newly revamped website today....

...block grants to community organizations and individuals who are established as trusted resources within their communities....

For the first time ever, this score empowers you to make informed decisions about the safety of your hospital care....

“These Top 25 innovations in government offer real, tangible ways to protect our most disadvantaged citizens, educate the next-generation workforce, and utilize data analytics to enhance government performance.”

...students requiring remedial classes dropped to 31 percent in English and remained at 36 percent for math....

Abercrombie yesterday presented a $1.5 million check to Kauai Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr....

Laie Ventures LLC has been selected as the developer to replace what used to be the Laie Inn. Construction of the new hotel, which will be adjacent to the Polynesian Cultural Center, is expected to begin later this year....

Honeywell CEO "Comfortable" Taking $25 Million from Taxpayers to Create Only Ten Jobs....

...the Tejon Tribe, along with several other American Indian groups, submitted petitions requesting 'reaffirmation'....

Unfortunately, we know from past experience that even though the public doesn't want a beverage tax, some lawmakers will keep pushing for one....

The 2013 legislative session that came to a close today gives fiscal conservatives much to be encouraged by....

"She understands Hawaii’s role as...the multi-cultural model for a rapidly changing America."

The City will resume preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement....

On April 30, 2013 the Hawaii State Senate voted to pass 174 measures, ahead of Thursday, the last day of the 2013 Legislative Session....

...reducing long term fiscal liabilities, repaying our reserve funds, promoting economic development, education....

...a floor amendment to House Bill 622 extending Hawaii’s existing shield law for two years....

He noted there were some who did not agree with his decisions and opposed the moves....

Kona coffee growers are disappointed that the stipulated dismissal leaves unresolved what they believe is the key question....

... mandatory background check bill on already acquired firearms .....

Governor is requested to engage and work with Lanai, Molokai, and the other neighbor island communities when formulating energy policy ....

Army announces the completion of the Final Environmental Impact Statement to construct and operate a modern Infantry Platoon Battle Course and associated infrastructure at Pōhakuloa....

"The negative changes to SB 642 fall squarely on Senator Green...."

... six town hall meetings that will be held across Oahu during the month of May ....

Hawaii Court decisions on the Constitutional mandate that the contents of a bill must contain only one subject, and the subject of the bill must be expressed in its title....

The “Shield Law” bill passed out of Conference Committee yesterday (HB 622)....

The bills await final, floor votes of both the House and the Senate on Tuesday, April 30th....