Entries for 'News Release'

"AARP opposes the appropriation of State funds for the operation of the Connector in 2015"

...the Pacific Islands Parks Act of 2013, would direct the National Park Service to complete studies of three designated sites in the state of Hawai‘i....

Tax Appeal Court Judge Gary W.B. Chang yesterday granted the State of Hawaii’s motion for summary judgment....

This hearing is a brushback to Sen Schatz' pipe dream of creating the Akaka Tribe via the US Department of the Interior without a vote of Congress....

 ...The USW expects a response from the governor....

Rep. Gene Ward introduced a resolution calling on Congress to enact Jones Act reform legislation....

The Pro Bowl is back for 2014, and it's back in Hawaii. After that, we'll just have to see....

Characteristics receiving the lowest excellent or good ratings were the availability of affordable quality housing (9%) .... 

The internet sales tax mandate would force businesses to become sales tax collectors for all states....

“Pa`ina in the Country” celebration of Dr. Akina’s appointment as Grassroot Institute’s new president on April 6, 2013 from 12 PM to 2 PM at 45-114 Waikapoki Rd -- Kane`ohe Congregational Church

"...we face the potential retirement of a number of veteran principals,” stated Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi....

Gov. Neil Abercrombie today announced the nominations of Eugene Bal III, Barry T. Mizuno, and Randolph A. Moore to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents. The nominations are subject to state Senate confirmation....

“The meeting is an opportunity to work with international leaders to open doors of trade and commerce while working with federal leaders on issues that may impact the way Hawaii serves its people and families,” said Lt. Governor Tsutsui....

...a former U.S. Army officer who works as a civilian employee of a defense contractor at U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) in Hawaii, has been arrested....

“Hawaii’s rates of marijuana use are significantly higher than in the rest of the country.”

From Hawaii House Republican Legislative Update ....

...the governor interrupted by saying he has been hearing “the same propaganda.”

House Judiciary Committee TOMORROW, March 19 at 2:00 p.m. in House Conference Room 325 at the state Capitol....

...a new path and new solutions for a Republican Party that’s more inclusive and successful....

...accountability measures for financial and organizational performance for all charter schools in the state....

10:00am this Saturday, March 16th, at Moanalua Middle School....

“The message from both Lana`i and Molokai residents is very clear – no wind turbines, no undersea cables,” Carroll said.

...no trace of the chemical was ever found in our Waimea-Kekaha water system, and there has been no detection (Countywide) since 2005....

When we asked Dick if we could celebrate his birthday publicly, he said only if we celebrated his most important birthday, America's Birthday: July 4th 1776....

Hawaii is the only state government in the nation to be recognized as part of the 2013 Federal 100 Awards by Federal Computer Week magazine....

UPDATE: SB286 Approved with Amendments Thursday March 14, House Committee on Judiciary...

This is a promising time in your Hawaii House of Representatives....

HB200 HD1 appropriates funds for operating and capital improvement costs of the Executive Branch for the next biennium fiscal years FY2013-2014 and FY2014-2015

New Study Measures Jobs, Economic Impact and Community Service....

an increase to its previous projection for 2013 General Fund tax revenues from 5.1 to 6.7 percent growth....

"This is a clear sign that the House is moving in the right direction," said Minority Leader Aaron Ling Johanson, Vice Chair of the House Committee on Finance.

The Commission is deeply concerned about press accounts of the attempts of individuals within the government to demand specific personnel actions ... legislation has recently been introduced that could interfere with the University's ability to manage its own affairs....

Richardson Law School ranked 80th among the nation’s 144 best law schools compared with 106th a year ago....

House Public Safety Committee this Thursday, March 14 at 9:30 a.m. in House conference room 309....

Hawaii Meth Project to Continue its Focus on Meth Prevention Operating as Independent Organization and Local Member of The Partnership....

What is the appropriate price per ton for 'polluters' to pay? The draft contains alternative prices of $15, $25, and $35 per ton....

...six criteria on which each state could be evaluated, based on six of the Ten Principles for Opening Up Government Information....

"Some of our manufacturers say they’ve seen a 15 percent increase in sales of products they have labeled."

The bill has been referred to the House Public Safety, Judiciary, and Finance committees....

The nonprofit State-based Exchange is seeking a customer service partner that knows how to service Hawai‘i’s residents, and that can bring strong capabilities that will enable a seamless customer experience....

Question: Is Hawaii providing this information to investors?

“Many of these priority projects require matching state funds to access federal dollars, secured before sequestration...."

Students using Army Tuition Assistance (TA) must register in GoArmyEd before NOON Hawaii Standard Time (HST) Friday, March 8 at which time it will be suspended....

“In a tribal court, Constitutional protections and the Bill of Rights do not apply. Under the bill, a non-Indian citizen tried in a tribal court has no right to appeal to a federal court, lacks the guarantee of due process, has no right to an impartial trial by jury of one’s peers, and more."

Ahead of the First Crossover deadline, the Hawaii State Senate passed 348 bills during Tuesday’s session.  The bills now head over to the House for consideration....

The meeting is being held in response to public comments we have received regarding Bank of Hawaii's planned closure of its branch offices in American Samoa....

The parties are negotiating a 2013-15 contract....

"HUD evictees will be made into instant criminals...."

...we are one step closer to ensuring that the beverage tax is defeated for the third year in a row....

SB 894 would authorize the state to expend funds, swap land and explore other solutions to help preserve Turtle Bay lands.  This bill can be brought back next year, if negotiations fail, or to implement terms of an agreement....