...The Jones Act pays off — in politics....

...Hawaii Cigarette Taxes are $3.20 per pack....

Democrat voters reject old boy candidate Hillary Clinton 70-30....

... Drinking and driving can affect everyone but those most at risk are lawmakers ....

Bill 27 could save up to $9,000 to $10,000 in application fees....

The poll results also show that Hawaiʻi residents are highly concerned about the state’s high cost of housing....

... 24 videos from Aha Aloha Aina meetings ....

...that would have allowed vote-buying amongst lawmakers....

How will the Nai Aupuni gang pay for a ratification vote on the so-called constitution they rammed through their so-called constitutional convention?

...Senate Bill 2026 would establish the Hawaii apprentice hunting license program....

...Sex Trafficking Bill Deferred Until Next Wednesday....

"It's supposed to be. It's an inner-party decision."

...it seems a bit much to ask the brokers to be policemen for the counties ....

...the bill provides a pretext for employers to demand employee passwords in the case of a suspected data breach....

"A memorial service for H. William Burgess will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 4:00PM at the Pacific Club at 1451 Queen Emma Street, Honolulu."

...1:00 PM on Saturday, March 26, 2016....

The candidate filing process allows qualified individuals to have their names appear on the ballot....

Hawaii is requesting a waiver from the US Dept. of Education....

...designing an assessment that can support a broader and culturally accurate definition of student success in Hawaii....

Citing higher property tax valuations this year....

...Bernie Sanders today released a platform of policy proposals to expand the rights and opportunities of Native Hawaiians....

...The solution may be found in a recent Supreme Court decision....

"Judge Nacino’s ruling doesn’t say that no problem exists, but just says that his court isn’t the one that can fix it”

Lorraine Inouye: Kenoi Should Resign...

Yesterday, the Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs Committee heard ....

...How They Plan To Scam You Into Paying For Federal Recognition....

...such a measure would require search engines to engage in censorship under government directive....

Startclass examined data from the National Center for Education Statistics to find the public schools with the highest tuition increases over the past 10 years....

...The hearing will be WEDNESDAY at 10:30am in room 309 at the State Capitol....

...the AZA is concerned the city has not provided adequate funding to the zoo on a consistent basis....

...some project that vapor products will surpass traditional cigarettes in consumption over the next decade....

... SD2938 Increased Taxes for Hawaii Drivers ....

Instead of investigating Planned Parenthood as other states have done, these Hawaii Senators want to CELEBRATE them....

...new, comprehensive guide to state franchising laws....

... the three-year cost of car ownership in Hawaii is $12,065 ....

...If an applicant, representative of an applying entity, member of the media, legislator or other government official, member of the public, or any other person contacts a selection panel member to discuss an applicant or the selection process, or tries to influence their decisions in any way, the panel member is required to immediately report the contact to DOH....

...by 2028, every car sold in the state would have to be electric or hydrogen cell powered....

"...Rep Beth Fukumoto is going to leave the party most likely after her reelection...."

On Tuesday, March 22, House Bill 1813, the Terrorist Watchlist Bill, is scheduled for a hearing....

...the Department of Taxation and its customer service, or lack thereof....

The Veterans Treatment Court of the First Circuit teamed up with community service providers....

All bills referred to three or more committees had to be passed through their first committee....

Deadline EXTENDED to March 31, 2016  ....

Candidates must complete and file a nomination paper to appear on the ballot....

The American College of Pediatricians urges educators and legislators to reject all policies that condition children to accept as normal a life of chemical and surgical impersonation of the opposite sex....

In particular, Case is cited for trying to issue special restrictions to the media — but not the public– on access to Mauna Kea....

...Prosecutors are looking into alleged collusion between Hitachi and Finmeccanica over the price paid Finmeccanica for its 40 percent stake in Ansaldo STS....

... Hawaii beer tax is $0.93 per gallon ....