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Entries for 'News Release'
Friday, August 5, 2011 |
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S&P Cuts US Bond Rating, More Downgrades Coming Monday
By News Release @ 9:22 PM :: 8432 Views :: National News, Ethics
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The outlook on the long-term rating is negative....On Monday, we will issue separate releases concerning affected ratings in the funds, government-related entities, financial institutions, insurance, public finance, and structured finance sectors.
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Friday, August 5, 2011 |
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Fourth in Nation: Hawaii State Debt is $25,000 per taxpayer
By News Release @ 2:44 PM :: 10833 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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To put an end to budget shenanigans the Institute has developed a budgeting system called “Full Accrual Calculations and Techniques”. FACT based budgeting would require governors and legislatures to recognize expenses when incurred regardless of when they are paid. This improved method of accounting is discussed in detail in this report.
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Friday, August 5, 2011 |
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SBE: Hawaii Energy Costs Top Nation (again)
By News Release @ 9:54 AM :: 5919 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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"Energy costs certainly are affected by public policy measures at the federal, state and local levels. When policymakers focus on reining in taxes and removing regulatory burdens, that works to reduce energy costs to the benefit of entrepreneurs, businesses and consumers. But when focused on increasing energy taxes, expanding regulations, and creating governmental obstacles to energy development, the economy suffers accordingly."
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Friday, August 5, 2011 |
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Kimura Gets 20 Years in Maui Ponzi Scheme
By News Release @ 2:01 AM :: 10799 Views :: Akaka Bill, Kauai County, DHHL
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Lloyd Y. Kimura, 61, former president of Maui Industrial Loan & Finance Company and Lloyd Y. Kimura, Inc. in Wailuku, was sentenced today in State Circuit Court on Maui by Judge Joseph Cardoza to 20 years imprisonment and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $8,093,907
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Thursday, August 4, 2011 |
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UANI Calls on Japanese Conglomerate Hitachi to End Its Business in Iran
By News Release @ 3:52 PM :: 7220 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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On Thursday, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) called on Japanese high technology conglomerate Hitachi to end its business in Iran. Hitachi maintains an active presence in Iran, having provided Iran with gas turbines and induction motors used in its oil and gas sector.
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Thursday, August 4, 2011 |
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Supreme Court Evaluates Work of Access to Justice Commission
By News Release @ 3:45 PM :: 5077 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Hawaii Supreme Court recently completed a three-year evaluation of the progress made by the Hawaii Access to Justice Commission toward the goal of increasing access to justice in civil legal matters for low-income Hawaii residents.
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Thursday, August 4, 2011 |
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I Love Liliha Festival Aug 28
By News Release @ 3:36 PM :: 6606 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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"We are honored to have the sponsors we do to support the festival each year," says Representative Corinne W. L. Ching, "'I LOVE LILIHA' is nothing if not individual gems of the community arriving at one place and time, to remind residents why they should be proud to call Liliha home."
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Thursday, August 4, 2011 |
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Six Incumbents could fight each other under newly released Hawaii Reapportionment Maps
By News Release @ 1:53 AM :: 8823 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The boundaries pit two Big Island Democrats against each other: Jerry Chang, D-Piihonua-Kaumana, and Mark Nakashima, D-Hawi-Hilo. On Oahu, Rida Cabanilla, D-Waipahu-Ewa, would face Kymberly Pine, R-Ewa Beach-Iroquois Point; and Mark Hashem, D-Hahaione Valley-Aina Haina, would compete against Barbara Marumoto, R-Kalani Valley-Diamond Head.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011 |
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OHA Cash Giveaway can Quintuple Your Bank Account
By News Release @ 9:33 PM :: 10824 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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(Handy Tip: Deposit $100M and make OHA give you $400M. Not only will you prosper, but by bankrupting OHA, you will make Hawaii a better place.)
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011 |
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State: New EUTF Contracts To Save Millions
By News Release @ 8:43 PM :: 6608 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Employer-Union Trust Fund (EUTF) has completed the periodic process of selecting providers of life, vision, dental, medical and pharmacy insurance—with significant savings for employers, active employees and retirees....
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Friday, July 29, 2011 |
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DLNR, Corps of Engineers agree on Kawainui Marsh Environmental Restoration Project
By News Release @ 7:33 PM :: 7631 Views :: Honolulu County, Environment
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The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today signed a formal project partnership agreement for the construction of the Kawainui Marsh Environmental Restoration Project in Kailua, O‘ahu.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011 |
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Default? Bankers, State pool money to keep Cash flowing to Federally Funded Cronies
By News Release @ 5:01 PM :: 8832 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The Governor’s objectives are to avoid interruptions to programs that depend heavily on federal funding....
Hawai'i Bankers Association Executive Director Gary Fujitani said, “Our banking community has substantial liquidity that is ample to weather any temporary financial correction. We are ready to work with the state to ensure the continuance of a stable economy in Hawai'i.”
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011 |
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Local leaders step up to support Hawaii International Women’s Conference
By News Release @ 9:46 AM :: 10656 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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A growing list of women leaders from across the state have joined the Executive Advisory Council for Hawai‘i’s 8th annual International Women’s Leadership Conference (IWLC), taking place on September 20, 2011 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and Resort.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011 |
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Governor Lingle to Speak at Grassroot Institute Fundraiser
By News Release @ 8:38 AM :: 10073 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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- DATE: Friday, July 29th, 2011
- TIME: 11:30 am ~ 1:30 pm
- LOCATION: Japanese Cultural Center / Manoa Grand Ballroom, 2454 S Beretania St, 5th Floor
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011 |
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Abercrombie creates Interagency Council on Homelessness
By News Release @ 8:14 PM :: 8345 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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The Council will meet quarterly and report annually to the Governor, the Legislature and county mayors, including policy recommendations supporting the statewide plan.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011 |
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“Opportunity to be a family” Hawaii DoE Summer Schools give free breakfast and lunch to non-students
By News Release @ 8:11 PM :: 8101 Views :: Energy, Environment
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A program funded by the federal government allowed 60 Hawai‘i public schools to keep serving free breakfast and lunch this summer. All children 18 years old and younger, even those not enrolled in that particular school, are able to have a free meal ....
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011 |
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Full Text: AARP Report Pegs Value Family Caregiving in Hawaii at $1.9 Billion
By News Release @ 2:12 PM :: 6363 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The report, “Valuing the Invaluable: The Growing Contributions and Costs of Family Caregiving, 2011 Update”, finds that the “average” caregiver is a 49-year old woman who works outside of the home and spends nearly 20 hours per week providing unpaid care to her mother over the course of nearly five years.
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Monday, July 25, 2011 |
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Kaiser recognized as Top Medical Home System
By News Release @ 7:36 PM :: 11922 Views :: DHHL, Maui County, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Kaiser Permanente announced today that the Honolulu Clinic and Kihei and Lahaina Clinics on Maui, and their primary care providers have received the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Physician Practice Connections Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition....
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Monday, July 25, 2011 |
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Alleged Eric Ryan Victims Speak out on New Website
By News Release @ 12:22 PM :: 13027 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Politicians, Rail, Republican Party
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In the early 1990's Eric Ryan was the first student in Chaminade history to be convicted of forging student signatures and election ballots thus beginning his career of graphic design so he continue forging documents. He later took Chaminade to court for defamation of character.
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Sunday, July 24, 2011 |
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MECO to seek 6.7% Rate Hike to pay for Windfarms
By News Release @ 3:18 PM :: 11545 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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The requested increase would help cover the operations and maintenance costs of safely and reliably integrating existing and future renewable energy resources into MECO's three isolated, island electrical grids. Also included are energy storage projects which will help integrate even higher levels of variable resources such as wind and solar....
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Saturday, July 23, 2011 |
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PUC grants HECO $38M Rate Increase
By News Release @ 1:20 AM :: 6695 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued an interim decision in Hawaiian Electric's 2011 rate case. It will result in a $3.31 a month increase for a typical Oahu residential customer
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Saturday, July 23, 2011 |
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National Right To Life Compares Presidential Candidates
By News Release @ 12:19 AM :: 6935 Views :: National News, Ethics
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National Right to Life has released candidate comparisons on life issues for the 2012 Presidential Primary races.
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Thursday, July 21, 2011 |
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Scientists Overruled by Energy Industry Pressure, Proposed Wind Guidelines a Step Backwards for Wildlife
By News Release @ 2:52 PM :: 8174 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The new draft reverses agency protection recommendations for many bird species and adds unrealistic deadlines that would lead to “rubber-stamping” of wind projects. ABC expects millions of migratory birds to be harmed by poorly-planned wind energy.
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Thursday, July 21, 2011 |
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Takamine’s DLIR directs money back to his Cronies in Honokaa
By News Release @ 2:32 PM :: 10048 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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The initiative’s first site is located in Honoka'a, within the Hamakua Coast, where services will be provided at the North Hawai'i Education & Research Center (NHERC). The Rural Outreach Services initiative is a partnership between federal, state, county governments, and private non-profit agencies.
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Thursday, July 21, 2011 |
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CNN: 66% support Cut, Cap, and Balance
By News Release @ 2:30 PM :: 5258 Views :: National News, Ethics
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a CNN poll completed yesterday showed 66% of Americans support the Cut, Cap and Balance plan to “raise the debt ceiling only if a balanced budget amendment were passed by both houses of Congress and substantial spending cuts and caps on future spending were approved.”
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011 |
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DoE hasn’t met Race To The Top Standards, but will apply for another grant
By News Release @ 11:34 AM :: 8341 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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...Abercrombie last week alerted the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services that the State of Hawai'i will be applying for the new ”Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge” grant competition....
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011 |
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9AM HST: Rusty Humphries to host GOP Presidential Candidates’ Online Debate
By News Release @ 10:28 AM :: 5296 Views :: Environment, National News, Ethics
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Today, join us in making history when the first, all-Twitter Presidential Debate is held from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. (9AM-10:30AM HST)
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Monday, July 18, 2011 |
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Calif. Supreme Court: EIS can be required for Plastic Bag Ban in Large Jurisdictions
By News Release @ 7:52 PM :: 9428 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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EIRs are required for plastic bag bans by (i) “larger” cities and counties and also (ii) small cities based on the cumulative impacts. Save The Plastic Bag Coalition has legal standing to enforce that requirement....
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Monday, July 18, 2011 |
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Study looks at Perceptions of Child Abuse and Neglect in Hawaii
By News Release @ 10:27 AM :: 7863 Views :: Education K-12, Family, Hawaii Statistics
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A new unprecedented statewide research survey on child abuse and neglect in Hawai‘i reveals that child abuse is a pervasive and serious issue. Nearly 40% of residents know a victim of child abuse, 9% say they experienced abuse themselves, and 80% of residents think child abuse is a major problem in society.
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Saturday, July 16, 2011 |
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PUC Requires HECO to Reopen Molokai Windfarm Bidding
By News Release @ 10:30 AM :: 9822 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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...the PUC determined that Castle & Cooke cannot assign part of its development rights to Pattern Energy to develop 200 MW of wind power on Molokai....
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Friday, July 15, 2011 |
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Response to Star-Advertiser: Rail Opponents list Alternative Traffic Solutions
By News Release @ 4:23 PM :: 9148 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Borreca's column today is an interesting one but we do quibble with his following conclusion: "... the anti-rail contingent has yet to show its own alternative traffic solution. Honolulu's real traffic jam is the city's inability to move a plan that has overwhelming public support."
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Friday, July 15, 2011 |
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IAM: PUC re-bid order should bring halt to Wind Development on Molokai
By News Release @ 2:36 PM :: 9041 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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Now that the Public Utilities Commission has ordered Hawaiian Electric (HECO) to stop this mega-project and restart it with new bidders, I Aloha Molokai (IAM) requests that Pattern Energy and its subcontractors and partners cease their activities on Molokai immediately.
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Thursday, July 14, 2011 |
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Hanalani School Returns Home with Second International Botball Tournament Win
By News Release @ 11:32 PM :: 9752 Views :: Maui County, Energy
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Hanalani School is a robotic force to be reckoned with. After three days of intense international competition, the Miliani students were named tournament champions for the second year in a row ....
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Thursday, July 14, 2011 |
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Abercrombie adds 10 more HGEA positions
By News Release @ 2:21 AM :: 6088 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Governor Neil Abercrombie approved the hiring of 10 agricultural inspectors, restoring some positions that were eliminated in 2009.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011 |
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Supreme Court Offers Free Divorce Law Program on July 14
By News Release @ 7:24 PM :: 5276 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Divorce Law in Hawaii program will be held on Thursday, July 14, from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Hawaii Supreme Court courtroom on the second floor of Aliiolani Hale at 417 South King Street. The program is free and open to the public.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011 |
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Abercrombie announces final vetoes, 14 bills become law
By News Release @ 10:40 PM :: 5963 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Abercrombie today signed into law the last of the measures from the 2011 legislative session. In total, Governor Abercrombie enacted 235 measures and vetoed 17; seven bills became law without his signature....
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011 |
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Democrats call disenfranchisement of Military Personnel “Fair, equitable representation”
By News Release @ 1:48 PM :: 13130 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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fair, equitable representation for all residents ... one man/one vote fairness doctrine .... we urge the State Democratic Party to pursue all legal options including filing a lawsuit, if necessary, to overturn this Reapportionment Commission decision....
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011 |
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Abercrombie Admin. claims HSTA Negotiators Agreed to Terms, Releases Full Text of Contract Changes
By News Release @ 3:25 AM :: 6586 Views :: Energy, Environment
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In June, both sides agreed to terms on a final offer that HSTA negotiators would recommend to the HSTA board. This included the 5 percent wage reduction, equal health care premium costs and other items, such as increased planning time, which reflect tentative agreements that had been made during negotiations through June.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011 |
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Police, Prosecutors to discuss Cybercrime at Capitol
By News Release @ 12:26 AM :: 12032 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Briefing on Cybercrime to be held Tuesday, July 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hawaii State Capitol, Conference Room 309.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011 |
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As veto deadline looms, Abercrombie signs Eleven Bills into Law
By News Release @ 12:22 AM :: 6223 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Abercrombie has enacted 221 bills so far. The deadline to sign or veto bills passed in the last legislative session is tomorrow, July 12, 2011.
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Monday, July 11, 2011 |
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation: How they voted July 11
By News Release @ 2:03 PM :: 6911 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Recent Congressional Vote: House: Fiscal 2012 Defense Appropriations
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Saturday, July 9, 2011 |
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Abercrombie signs 16 bills into law
By News Release @ 11:10 AM :: 6171 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Governor Neil Abercrombie today signed into law House Bill 1520, which ... directs the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to investigate how an on-bill financing program could operate in Hawai’i and gives the PUC the discretion to implement such a program.
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Saturday, July 9, 2011 |
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Abercrombie seeks applicants to roll Hawaiians
By News Release @ 11:06 AM :: 5518 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced he is seeking applicants to the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission (NHRC). Act 195 gives the Governor the power to appoint a five-member Native Hawaiian Roll Commission that will build the foundation for....
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Saturday, July 9, 2011 |
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HUD giving away $50K to Hawaii Mortgage deadbeats: Deadline for free money is July 22
By News Release @ 10:59 AM :: 7090 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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HUD will assist homeowners who have experienced a reduction in income and are at risk of foreclosure due to involuntary unemployment, underemployment, due to economic conditions or a medical condition. EHLP can provide eligible homeowners with zero percent interest, forgivable loan of up to $50,000 that pays past-due mortgage payments, as well as a portion of the homeowner's mortgage payment, for up to 24 months.
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Friday, July 8, 2011 |
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Listeria: Calvin Say’s Bentos Being Recalled from 7-11 Stores Statewide
By News Release @ 4:20 AM :: 7178 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Warabeya U.S.A. Inc., a Honolulu, Hawaii, establishment, (which keeps House Speaker Calvin Say on a $1000/mo retainer) is recalling approximately 1,550 pounds of convenience meals that may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes....
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Friday, July 8, 2011 |
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Abercrombie appoints officials to DoH, DoT
By News Release @ 2:03 AM :: 7593 Views :: Energy, Environment
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- Lynn Fallin as Deputy Director for Behavioral Health of the Department of Health (DOH)
- Jade T. Butay as Deputy Director for Administration of the Department of Transportation (DOT)
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Thursday, July 7, 2011 |
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New Report: Hawaii is Fifth Least Obese State in the Nation
By News Release @ 11:27 AM :: 7495 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Fifteen years ago, Hawaii had a combined obesity and overweight rate of 42.2 percent. Ten years ago, it was 49.4 percent. Now, the combined rate is 57.5 percent.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011 |
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Abercrombie signs bill to tighten OHA trustees’ grip on Native Hawaiians
By News Release @ 8:55 PM :: 5510 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Governor Neil Abercrombie signed into law a measure that recognizes Native Hawaiians as the indigenous people of Hawai'i. Act 195 gives the Governor the power to appoint a five-member Native Hawaiian Roll Commission that will build the foundation for self-determination.
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011 |
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Abercrombie Administration: State homeless plan on track
By News Release @ 10:43 PM :: 8429 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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“At first, we questioned the state’s call to relocate our services,” said Brother Sage of Ohana Family of the Living God Ministry, which is in the process of moving its services from A'ala Park to coordinate efforts with the Institute for Human Services’ shelters. “But after much thought and collaboration, we see the potential of benefits to the community that our change and transition in service will make. We are still fulfilling our mission of serving those who need our help while contributing to our collective goal of creating solutions to end homelessness.”
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