Entries for April 2023

... it finally became clear which big-ticket items were going to make it to the governor’s desk for signing — or hit the cutting room floor ....

... Grassroot Institute in the news ....

... Making Hawaii’s county property tax systems more simple is the best way Hawaii’s counties can provide tax relief ....

... After deferring the measure multiple times, WAM amended the bill to add two new provisions:  a section allowing tax credits for building a film studio, and a section making extensive amendments to the administration of the existing production credit.  This was done without the benefit of a public hearing ....

... bills introduced and votes cast in Congress ....

... MAY 4 – ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE ....

... I am confident that HTA can continue to operate with roughly $30 million of unspent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds ....

... Solemsaas’ last day on campus is scheduled for June 30, 2023 ....

... set for Saturday at Aala Park ....

"EPA Region 9 Must Continue Oversight Throughout the Decontamination and Closure of the Red Hill Facility"

... drag queens may experience difficulty when reaching out to vulnerable children in the projects ....

... $101.7 million investment in the Hawaiʻi Subsea Middle Mile Program to address the subsea cable infrastructure needed to provide high-speed internet access to the islands ....

... toward upgrades to infrastructure to mitigate the risk of the hospital's closure ....

... Ninety-two percent of the nearly 7,000 valid ballots cast approved the contract ....

... The fight over control of the Maui County Republican Party provides a preview for the Upcoming Hawaii GOP State Convention set for May 5-6, 2023, in BJ Penn’s hometown of Hilo ....

... Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is hosting events across the state in May to discuss how key measures fared at the Legislature this year ....

... A final version of the State Budget Bill (HB300 CD1) was approved last night by Senate and House conferees ....

" ... I am so proud that a fellow Windward girl, hailing from the homesteads of Waimanalo, has earned the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar ...."

... Thompson admitted he violated the Conflicts of Interests law on fifteen occasions. He further admitted that he violated the Financial Disclosure law by failing to disclose his positions on the boards ....

... Souza has tried time and time again to create division and discord within our caucus ever since she was not elected by our members as the minority leader ....