"...Everything seemed fine until Sabharwal tried to give an $18,000 bribe to a federal Environmental Protection Agency official...."

House Bill 1586 is a multi-faceted bill that seeks to change some of the characteristics of our tax system....

...Hawaii is being used in the fear mongering against farmers -- our story has had a global impact....

Senate Judiciary and Labor Votes Yes to Assisted Suicide....

The legislation would not only establish important privacy protections at the state level, it would also help thwart the federal surveillance state....

Another black eye for Ebay and Paypal owner, Hawaii luxury resort developer, and Civil Beat publisher Pierre Omidyar....

...MAY 4   ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE....

This bill sets to ignore the normal rules of criminal procedure in order to promote the anti-gun agenda of the political elites....

County workers throughout the state make higher wages than nearly all of their mainland counterparts adjusted for the cost of living....

"...Trump and the Republican Congress could disrupt health care, government employment, and public services...."

UH’s probationary period has been reduced from three years to two and will now end in December 2017....

...for 5‐year appointments, beginning July 1, 2017, subject to confirmation by the Hawai‘i State Senate....

Representative Gene Ward (R – District 17, Hawaii Kai) today requested the Department of Accounting and General Services for more security protection at the State Capitol....

This major event for medical professionals is part of Gov. David Ige’s statewide initiative to address community concerns about chronic exposures to pesticides, Vog, lead, mercury and other environmental hazards (allegedly) affecting our keiki....

...a February 2017 inspection found that immediate repairs were necessary to the Ala Moana Boulevard Pensacola Relief Sewer....

Should the HDOT determine that a private ferry operation or public-private partnership is the desired model for the proposed ferry service the entity shall develop a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit for potential commercial ferry operators....

The work stoppage was in apparent violation of the contract between the Hawaii Stevedore industry and the ILWU....

... the Honolulu Star-Advertiser noted with apparent alarm the “uncommonly heavy load of tax proposals still moving through both state Capitol chambers” ....

...the Congressional Review Act allows Congress a certain time to object to any new rule if it believes, for example, that an agency has overstepped its legal authority. If the President agrees, the rule is repealed....

Optional extension routes to Waikiki and the University of Hawaii could be made at a cost of $139 M/mile....

...More DOBOR Corruption from Sunny Kailua Kona....

Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 11AM at the Fleet Reserve Association - Branch 46, 891 Valkenburgh St....

The Honolulu Police Department has opened a terroristic threatening investigation into a phone threat to Temple Emanu-El that prompted the evacuation of a preschool there on Monday....

The bill will now move to the full Senate floor for a vote....

Company Plans to Expand Customer Base Domestically and Internationally in New Cannabis Markets....

...Unsustainable government salaries and pensions are worsening the crisis....

Who Violated The Law & Why They Got Away With It....

By developing a rule that recognizes the need to work with states to address water issues, the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers will be helping the environment, not hurting it....

Visitor spending increased from U.S. West (+19.8% to $544 million), U.S. East (+6.7% to $433.1 million) and Japan (+26.5% to $200.4 million)....

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....