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Thursday, March 31, 2016 |
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Hawaii Land Use Laws Violate Fair Housing Act
By Selected News Articles @ 3:12 PM :: 6932 Views :: Land Use
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...any policy that effectively discriminates against minorities, even if not intentional, violates the Fair Housing Act of 1968....
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Thursday, March 31, 2016 |
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Interior Department Funding ‘Self-Determination’ in US Virgin Islands
By News Release @ 1:15 PM :: 7749 Views :: Akaka Bill, National News
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...develop educational outreach programs regarding the islands’ self-determination options....
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016 |
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Hawaii Anti-Gun Bills: One Down, Three to Go
By News Release @ 8:00 PM :: 8849 Views :: Second Amendment
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At today's meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Labor, three of the four bad gun bills were passed and the fourth was deferred....
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016 |
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Federal Recognition: How Robin Danner Made $11.9M
By Video @ 7:18 PM :: 11781 Views :: Akaka Bill, DHHL, OHA
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How Many Hawaiians Do You Know Who Have Made Over 11 Million Dollars?
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016 |
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Photos: Hate-Fueled Attack on Mauna Kea Radio Telescope
By Andrew Walden @ 2:42 PM :: 9309 Views :: Hawaii County , Higher Education, OHA
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...The suspect gained entry by ramming our gates then used his vehicle to ram our outer steel doors multiple times and proceed to beat on our inner doors....
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016 |
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Willes Lee Succeeds Sharon Angle as President of National Federation of Republican Assemblies
By News Release @ 1:00 PM :: 7162 Views :: Republican Party
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... Sharron Angle left her post at the NFRA to make another run for U.S. Senate in Nevada ....
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016 |
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Beyond Political Sovereignty: Pathways for Native Hawaiian Advancement
By Grassroot Institute @ 9:41 PM :: 9617 Views :: Akaka Bill, DHHL, OHA
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There are several pathways through which Native Hawaiians are advancing, such as education, entrepreneurship, and political involvement....
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016 |
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Ige releases $5 million for design of new West Oahu high school
By Rep Bob McDermott @ 9:24 PM :: 5637 Views :: Education K-12
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...“Sometimes you have to make waves to catch a wave,” said McDermott....
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016 |
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Solving Hawaii Housing Crisis Through Land Use Reform
By Grassroot Institute @ 6:40 PM :: 6710 Views :: Land Use
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...Hawaii land use policies discriminate unfairly against minorities and the poor....
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016 |
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Stevedores Shutdown Matson Oakland Terminal
By Michael Hansen @ 5:25 PM :: 7584 Views :: Jones Act, Labor
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...a dispute about starting times....
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016 |
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Jones Act Campaign Contributions: Mazie Hirono is Living the Dream
By Michael Hansen @ 5:04 PM :: 6549 Views :: Ethics, Jones Act
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...The Jones Act pays off — in politics....
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016 |
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Cigarette Taxes: Hawaii 5th Highest in USA
By Selected News Articles @ 4:57 PM :: 6032 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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...Hawaii Cigarette Taxes are $3.20 per pack....
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016 |
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Official Precinct by Precinct Results: Hawaii Democratic Presidential Caucus
By News Release @ 4:29 PM :: 11315 Views :: Democratic Party
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Democrat voters reject old boy candidate Hillary Clinton 70-30....
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016 |
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Hawaii Legislators: Driving Stoned?
By Selected News Articles @ 4:13 PM :: 5229 Views :: Drugs
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... Drinking and driving can affect everyone but those most at risk are lawmakers ....
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016 |
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City proposes bill to waive most accessory dwelling unit permit fees
By News Release @ 3:44 PM :: 5200 Views :: Honolulu County
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Bill 27 could save up to $9,000 to $10,000 in application fees....
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016 |
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Half of Hawai’i Residents Struggling “Paycheck to Paycheck”
By News Release @ 3:38 PM :: 6537 Views :: Tax Credits, Cost of Living
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The poll results also show that Hawaiʻi residents are highly concerned about the state’s high cost of housing....
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016 |
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Video: Aha Aloha Aina Meetings Protest Nai Aupuni
By Video @ 2:36 PM :: 7914 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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... 24 videos from Aha Aloha Aina meetings ....
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Monday, March 28, 2016 |
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Bizarre News: Corrupt Language Removed from Bill
By Selected News Articles @ 8:50 PM :: 4208 Views :: Ethics
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...that would have allowed vote-buying amongst lawmakers....
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Monday, March 28, 2016 |
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OHA to Fund Kana’iolowalu Roll Again?
By Andrew Walden @ 8:13 PM :: 6903 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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How will the Nai Aupuni gang pay for a ratification vote on the so-called constitution they rammed through their so-called constitutional convention?
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Sunday, March 27, 2016 |
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Hawaii Apprentice Hunting Bill Advancing through Legislature with Bipartisan Support
By News Release @ 9:53 PM :: 5031 Views :: Second Amendment
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...Senate Bill 2026 would establish the Hawaii apprentice hunting license program....
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Sunday, March 27, 2016 |
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Hawaii Family Forum Legislative Week in Review
By Hawaii Family Forum @ 6:17 PM :: 7888 Views :: Family, First Amendment, Life
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...Sex Trafficking Bill Deferred Until Next Wednesday....
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Sunday, March 27, 2016 |
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Angry Democrats Caucus: ‘It was chaos and a farce’
By Andrew Walden @ 4:08 PM :: 7752 Views :: Democratic Party
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"It's supposed to be. It's an inner-party decision."
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Sunday, March 27, 2016 |
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Can Illegal TVRs be Taxed?
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:01 AM :: 3742 Views
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...it seems a bit much to ask the brokers to be policemen for the counties ....
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Sunday, March 27, 2016 |
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HB1739: Boss Can Demand Your Social Media Passwords
By Selected News Articles @ 4:34 AM :: 8560 Views :: First Amendment, Labor, Small Business
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...the bill provides a pretext for employers to demand employee passwords in the case of a suspected data breach....
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Sunday, March 27, 2016 |
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Bill Burgess: Honolulu attorney fought race-exclusive programs
By Grassroot Institute @ 12:07 AM :: 10626 Views :: Akaka Bill, DHHL, Hawaii History, OHA
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"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."
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Friday, March 25, 2016 |
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Who’s Running: Candidates Pulling Papers as of March 24, 2016
By News Release @ 8:22 PM :: 5337 Views :: Office of Elections
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The candidate filing process allows qualified individuals to have their names appear on the ballot....
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Friday, March 25, 2016 |
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Hawaii DoE: Don’t Measure Students Ability to Speak English
By News Release @ 5:16 PM :: 4920 Views :: Education K-12
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Hawaii is requesting a waiver from the US Dept. of Education....
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Friday, March 25, 2016 |
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‘Culturally Accurate’ Testing: DoE Latest Scheme to Move Goalposts
By News Release @ 5:13 PM :: 4917 Views :: Education K-12
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...designing an assessment that can support a broader and culturally accurate definition of student success in Hawaii....
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Thursday, March 24, 2016 |
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Maui Budget: Mayor Arakawa Says No Property Tax Rate Increase Necessary
By News Release @ 10:03 PM :: 6711 Views :: Maui County, Taxes
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Citing higher property tax valuations this year....
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Thursday, March 24, 2016 |
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Sanders: No Federal Interference with Native Hawaiians
By News Release @ 7:00 PM :: 9950 Views :: Akaka Bill, DHHL, OHA
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...Bernie Sanders today released a platform of policy proposals to expand the rights and opportunities of Native Hawaiians....
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Thursday, March 24, 2016 |
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Grassroot Report: How to Fix Hawaii's Housing Crisis
By Grassroot Institute @ 5:24 PM :: 4952 Views
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...The solution may be found in a recent Supreme Court decision....
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Thursday, March 24, 2016 |
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Lawsuit Dismissed: State’s 10% Rail Tax Skim Stands
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:17 PM :: 6140 Views :: Rail, Taxes
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"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”
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Thursday, March 24, 2016 |
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Hawaii: Four Anti-Gun Bills Before Senate Judiciary Committee
By News Release @ 12:52 PM :: 4670 Views :: Second Amendment
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Yesterday, the Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs Committee heard ....
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016 |
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Nai Aupuni Fundarising: Don’t Give These Scams a Dime
By Video @ 6:03 PM :: 7415 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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...How They Plan To Scam You Into Paying For Federal Recognition....
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016 |
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SR16: Hawaii Legislative Resolution Asks Google to Censor Internet
By Grassroot Institute @ 5:49 PM :: 5669 Views :: First Amendment
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...such a measure would require search engines to engage in censorship under government directive....
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016 |
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Tuition up 136%: UH Manoa Ranks #1 in USA—and Administration Wants More
By Selected News Articles @ 2:57 PM :: 6628 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Higher Education
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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....
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016 |
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Fuel Tax Hike to be Heard by Committee Without Proper Public Notice
By News Release @ 3:24 AM :: 4965 Views :: Taxes
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...The hearing will be WEDNESDAY at 10:30am in room 309 at the State Capitol....
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016 |
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TomTom: Honolulu 6th Most Congested in USA
By News Release @ 12:07 AM :: 5769 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Rail
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Congestion Level: 29% More Travel Time Compared With Free-Flow—a 3% Drop from Last Year
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Tuesday, March 22, 2016 |
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Caldwell’s Zoo Loses Accreditation
By News Release @ 9:49 PM :: 6547 Views :: Honolulu County, Tourism
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...the AZA is concerned the city has not provided adequate funding to the zoo on a consistent basis....
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Tuesday, March 22, 2016 |
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New Report Compares E-Cigarette Taxes in 50 States
By Selected News Articles @ 5:03 PM :: 6467 Views :: Health Care, Taxes
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...some project that vapor products will surpass traditional cigarettes in consumption over the next decade....
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Tuesday, March 22, 2016 |
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Hawaii Family Advocates Legislative Week in Review
By Hawaii Family Advocates @ 2:39 AM :: 7708 Views :: First Amendment, Life, Taxes
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... SD2938 Increased Taxes for Hawaii Drivers ....
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Tuesday, March 22, 2016 |
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Hawaii Planned Parenthood Should be Investigated Not Celebrated
By Hawaii Family Forum @ 12:20 AM :: 5889 Views :: Life
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Instead of investigating Planned Parenthood as other states have done, these Hawaii Senators want to CELEBRATE them....
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Monday, March 21, 2016 |
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Hawaii Legislation Would Strengthen Franchisee Rights
By News Release @ 10:04 PM :: 4955 Views :: Small Business
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...new, comprehensive guide to state franchising laws....
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Monday, March 21, 2016 |
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Hawaii 12th Most Expensive State to Own a Car
By Selected News Articles @ 9:42 PM :: 8014 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Cost of Living
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... the three-year cost of car ownership in Hawaii is $12,065 ....
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Monday, March 21, 2016 |
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DoH Announces Political Insiders Chosen to Review Marijuana Dispensary Licenses
By News Release @ 6:45 PM :: 5360 Views :: Drugs
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...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....
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Monday, March 21, 2016 |
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The hidden hand of the state is reaching for your car keys
By Grassroot Institute @ 5:39 PM :: 5899 Views :: Environment, Rail
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...by 2028, every car sold in the state would have to be electric or hydrogen cell powered....
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Monday, March 21, 2016 |
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted March 21, 2016
By Congress.org @ 1:54 PM :: 4893 Views :: Congressional Delegation
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Senate: King Nomination – Confirmation
Senate: Genetically Modified Organism Food Labeling – Cloture
House: Air Pollution – Passage
House: Small Business Broadband Deployment – Passage
House: Authorize House Amicus Brief for Supreme Court Immigration Case
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Sunday, March 20, 2016 |
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Report: Rep Fukumoto Will Quit Republican Party
By Andrew Walden @ 12:06 PM :: 9913 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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"...Rep Beth Fukumoto is going to leave the party most likely after her reelection...."
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