Entries for February 2017

Tonight, as we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black History Month, we are reminded of our Nation's path toward civil rights and the work that still remains....

Note low scores in all government functions: Education, Crime, Infrastructure and ‘Government’ – High scores in non-government functions: Health Care, Opportunity, Economy....

Only 20.2 percent of younger households own their homes, the lowest among the states....

...this bill would take marijuana off the federal controlled substances list - joining other industries such as alcohol and tobacco....

... Hawaii Corporate Income over $100K is taxed at 6.4% ....

Bitcoin Shutdown related to Hawaii Marijuana Dispensaries Tax Evasion System?....

The new study found the endangered hoary bat populations could decline by 90 percent in the next 50 years as more wind turbines are built....

...the amount of the penalty could be as much as $695 x 2 adults plus $695 x ½ x 3 kids = $2,432.50....

With so many bathrooms -- will UH administrators be dispatched to comb the streets of Chinatown for recruits? 

In spite of zero media attention, HB1297 drew 747 pages of opposition testimony from angry Hawaiians ....

SB107 would raise the minimum wage 62% from $9.25 / hour ....

In just this legislative session, we've seen attempts to make the surcharge a permanent part of life.... We've seen proposed income tax increases. There's even an attempt to write a tax...into the state Constitution....

...Suicide Tuesday, February 28, 2017 11:30 a.m....

It will be heard on Monday, February 27, at 9:30 in room 229 before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health....

...42 key indicators of affordability, economic strength, quality of education and health, and overall living standards....

During the hearing, no oral testimony was permitted; however, many provided written testimony in opposition, pointing out the many flaws and constitutional concerns....

The voting period for neighborhood board elections will begin on April 28, 2017, and end on May 19, 2017....

...HART’s wildly inflated rail ridership projections, the surging cost of the project, and pleas from the mayor's office to obtain more tax dollars....

The House and Senate are not doing legislative business in their respective chambers this week....

...method used across the U.S. mainland....