Entries for March 2019

...UH Manoa #1 in Eyes of Chinese Communists....

...Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Open America’s Water Act of 2019 Thursday, a bill which would repeal the Jones Act and allow all qualified vessels to engage in domestic trade between U.S. ports....

...The share of low-income households experiencing severe housing cost burden continues to increase....

...The Hawaii Legislature seems to have learned the wrong lesson from last year’s constitutional amendment debate....

...Introduction of the aquarium fishery closure bill is the tourist groups’ attempt to preempt the HEPA environmental review completion....

...On March 5th, 2019 the citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) voted for their elected representatives in the Congress of the FSM....

...Chang’s measure, which has four co-sponsors, would request Washington discuss either scrapping the Second Amendment altogether or clarifying that it only applies to organizations such as state militias....

...House Bill 893, DHHL's operating budget, currently allocates $1.75 million in general ("A") funds for its everyday operations—a far cry from their minimum request of $25.5 million....

...The report includes an evaluation of the following categories: aviation (C-), bridges (C+), coastal areas (C-), dams (D), drinking water (D+), energy (C-), roads (D+), schools (D+), solid waste (C), storm water (D-) and wastewater (D+)....

...Kaneshiro's decision to take a "leave of absence" does not stop the Supreme Court proceedings regarding his law license....

...results of Tuesday’s elections, Panuelo received 6,773 votes against Christian’s 6,716....

...Gabbard's campaign has not yet commented on the video of Assad's bombing in the ad....

...Hawaii Ranks 23rd at $129 per capita....

...Out-of-state minors can also apply if they (claim to) meet specific eligibility criteria....

...Representatives say bills also address money in politics, fight public corruption....

...Gun Control Bills Pass Chamber of Origin & Resolution Introduced to Redefine or Repeal the Second Amendment....

...Hawaii economic growth well below U.S. average over the past 10 years....

... Under the new rule issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, providers in any clinic that receives Title X funding will be barred from referring a patient for an abortion ....

...Kanuikapono Charter School Leadership Itself Is Now Being Watched....

...Just kidding! It turns out Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) is a fan of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez....

...Hawaii GE Tax takes 8.43% of income from low income families but only 3.31% from high income families -- 2nd most regressive in USA....

...Tom Yamachika gives us a round up of the latest proposals to raise taxes on Hawaii residents....

...Hawaii is the worst state for single women—Wahiawa is best city in Hawaii for single women....

...As the 2019 Legislative Session nears its crossover deadline this week, the House of Representatives has passed nearly 500 bills....

...The school said that the name could be interpreted as culturally insensitive....

...During FY 2018, the total deposit amounts reimbursed to Reynolds Recycling was approximately $7.96 million....

...important legislation relating to government data and information and technology strategy remain in play, with some bills already crossing over to the other house....

... Puerto Rico-based business groups released two analyses examining the Jones Act’s economic impact on the territory ....

...transsexual wins $95K after being fired by Big Island New Age retreat center....

...Residents were presented with a list of eight potential projects and asked their level of support for each, even if it involved raising taxes or fees....

...Crossover is the deadline for bills to pass third reading in order to move (or “crossover”) to the other chamber....

...weekly update from GovTrack.us....

...Millions of dollars from the DoE budget are on the line if HB664 or SB674  “Relating to Gender Identity” becomes law.... 

...decriminalization of marijuana is not the same as marijuana legalization....

...Hawaii is among states which lost the most residents to outmigration over the last 10 years....

...Why is health care so expensive?...Who is winning the Battle of Ideas?....

...individuals, gritting and gnashing their teeth, scour through their financial records and begin the arduous process.... 

...when asked about whether she supports the Green New Deal, Hirono responded “Well, I don’t know how people are going to get to Hawaii, but I’m in favor of the plan."....

...University of South Dakota law students change party theme after 'Hawaiian Day' deemed 'culturally insensitive'....

"If public officials can't understand it, how are supposed to expect our constituents to?"

...Grassroot Scholar Randal O'Toole faults artificial land scarcity for high Hawaii home prices....

...Tourism challenges were not limited to the aftermath of flood and fire, but also reflected weakening in some key markets and a falloff in spending. At home, population growth has been negative for the past two years, weighing on demand....

...Multiple bills heard this session have revolved around encouraging residents to save. The details vary, but there’s a common theme: The state wants to be your local bank....

...The Sackler family is held largely responsible for our current opioid epidemic – the No. 1 killer in our nation....

...Zumper National Rent Report: March 2019....

...pedestrian fatalities up 1800% in Hawaii....