Ethics

...OHA stands to potentially receive a 20% cut of revenues generated from development of so-called ‘ceded lands’-- such as the Ala Wai harbor....

...legislators withheld OHA's funds, contingent upon the completion of a special audit of OHA and its LLCs....

...watch how a CEO manages to serve on a Board which gives away over $100K cash to his company....

... Perhaps Trustees don’t want legislators to get a more in-depth view of Trustees’ direct involvement in OHA’s dishonest Act 37 lobbying effort. ...

...DoTAX continues to construe the film tax credit statute to include out-of-state expenditures as “qualified production costs,” which is inconsistent with the plain language of the statute and the Legislature’s intent....

...Tulsi Gabbard says she now supports impeachment inquiry....

...Perhaps of interest to the Attorney General, the OHA-funded contracts illegally place the rented equipment on land belonging to DHHL, DLNR, and HDoT....

...in order to steer federal contracts worth at least $19 million....

...The Commission imposed an administrative penalty of $23,106.53 and referred the matter to the Attorney General for further action....

...The DOE’s inconsistent and problematic implementation of the school impact fee law calls into question the relevance and appropriateness of the fees that have been collected to date....

...I have made a formal request for a statement of these expenditures....

...With its LLCs on the line, OHA has already stonewalled one audit—while lying to the legislature about it.  Are they now preparing to stonewall another?....

...One experienced downtown attorney tells Hawai’i Free Press he has never before seen a “no position” filing in response to a motion for legal fees....

...Crabbe managed to hide from Auditors who were present at OHA HQ June 3 through June 14, 2019....

...He has been charged with attempted perjury, attempted hindering prosecution in the first degree, and tampering with a witness....

...But instead of being rushed into rubber-stamping an obvious insider deal, Trustees Keli’i Akina, Carmen Hulu Lindsey, and Kalei Akaka voted ‘No.’....

...Ahakuelo lead the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1260 until he was ousted three years ago after the union was placed under trusteeship....

...Source: Esther Kia’aina and Andy Winer Warned Jim Lyon About Investigation....

...Charged professor, Thomas Marler, still employed by UOG....

... Has a Honolulu lawyer invented time travel—or is he now set for his 15 minutes of fame? ....

...With some fanfare, the DLNR acquired the 2,900 acres from Dole late last year for about $15 million, with $2.75 million of that coming from Kawailoa Wind....

...Flashback 2017: Help Stop CNHA Grab for Charter School Funds....

...you will work there around 5 years or so, building your networks and resume then go on to the private sector....

...Bill 37 would restrict those who can bid on all county projects worth $250,000 or more by requiring that they be willing to adhere to “community workforce agreements.”....

...for his participation in a money laundering scheme involving bribes made to corruptly secure engineering and project management contracts from the government of FSM....

...Is there something to hide?....

...Really Obvious Question: How will Clayton Hee exploit his leverage over Hawaii criminals?....

"...the Legislature should have fully and seriously considered HB 1586 and allowed the public to weigh in on the measure, given the major financial effects on the State, instead of using the ‘gut and replace’ practice currently being challenged in court....”

...attempt by a government agency to shroud its operations in the shadows....

...BBB release Military Report on Marketplace Challenges....

...The Rural Utilities Service loaned millions to Sandwich Isles Communications to finance the installation of a telecommunications network in the state....

...The union since has been placed under trusteeship by LIUNA headquarters after running into difficulties not unrelated to the thefts....

...Chapter 84 permits the legislator to represent a private client in submitting an offer to purchase state property from a state agency....

...Trustees are reminding Governor Ige of OHA’s real goal—not stopping the proposed Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) but gaining control of thousands of acres atop Mauna Kea.... 

"...Regardless of your position on TMT, we must all agree with Gov. Ige’s 2015 statement that the state has 'failed' Maunakea...."

...Kim says he will stay until a replacement Board member is selected....

"...corralling of protesters is simply unconstitutional...."

...Several domestic shipping and maritime interest groups, alongside unions, are backing lobbying efforts to keep the Jones Act on the books....

... Really Obvious Question: Has Winer received a target letter or a subject letter in the Lyon investigation? ....

"...Under interim CEO Sylvia Hussey’s leadership, transparency reigns...."

... OHA’s response comes just two days after the departure of former OHA CEO Kamana’o Crabbe .... 

...Former President of the FSM, Peter M. Christian, is the official declared winner for Pohnpei State’s at-large seat, having received 6,060 votes or 46.46% of all votes cast....

...They Did Something Nobody Else Would Be Allowed To Do....

...with proceedings stayed until the criminal proceedings are final....

...If an OHA Trustee cannot publicly disagree with Board decisions, then it would hinder any Trustee from functioning as a watchdog. That would be a terrible loss to beneficiaries....

...“Losing this case raises questions as to whether the OHA Board is acting in the best interest of its beneficiaries when it comes to transparency and their right to know how their trust funds are spent.”...

...Wagdy A. Guirguis was sentenced today to five years in prison for conspiracy to defraud the United States....

...The absence of long-range planning has left the Land Division staff without the expertise, resources, and options to actively and effectively manage its land portfolio....

...John Topasna Mantanona aka 'Boom' was arrested today, June 26, 2019, and charged with obstructing justice by endeavoring to influence a juror and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine hydrochloride....

...approximately 1,900 state officials are required to file a financial disclosure statement by May 31 each year.  More than 91% of filers were on time....