Politicians

...The family of the late congressman Takai, meanwhile, defended Beesley’s actions for the first time today....

...Kouchi also assured the Governor that all 25 State Senators are committed to working on legislation that provide the best results for the people of Hawai‘i....

...Hawaii Attorney General Doug Chin joined 22 state attorneys general today in filing a multistate lawsuit to block the Federal Communications Commission’s 'illegal'rollback of net neutrality....

Attorney General Chin said, “Banks and other depository institutions are currently hindered by federal law from providing financial services to cannabis businesses....”

...Hanabusa said social services (lots of meth) could be offered at designated homeless camping areas (if they have enough copper to trade)….

..will appoint committee of cronies to choose the most advantageous legal positions....

...“What you’ve got to do is get one of these kids to run for office,” Butler said....

...I committed myself to doing three things for the sake of the Hawaiian people:  First, ensure a full and independent audit of OHA.  Secondly, guide OHA towards financial sustainability as well as growth.  Third, watch to make sure OHA funds are not misspent but rather used to meet the real needs of Hawaiian people....

...The seeming political power play is actually a sign of Perreira’s weakness.... 

"Gabbard’s life would be unrecognizable without Butler’s influence.”

... How do Hawaii legislators get away with sexual harassment? ....

...Hawaii taxpayers may have been soaked as much as $200K in settlements which keep sex harassment quiet....

...Earlier in the interview, Hirono talked of Sen. Al Franken (D., Minn.) resigning....

...This is the type of grassroots, community-based leadership we need to create a better Hawaii for everyone....

The following message was sent out to Arakawa campaign supporters Tuesday Nov 7, 2017....

...I have decided to run for Congress to represent Hawai‘i's 1st Congressional District....

...federal law already prohibits domestic abusers from purchasing or owning guns....

...Unsurprisingly, it appears Ing is already violating the law.... 

“A recent scan showed some small spots in my Thyroid gland.  I will be undergoing immunotherapy for the next three months.”

...Perez and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) "cast out those who want to strengthen and reform the party, while continuing to allow lobbyists and consultants a prominent seat at the table."....