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| Tax Foundation's Lowell Kalapa: Use of the Rainy Day Fund to Stop Public School Furloughs, Not Fiscally Sound |
| By Laura Brown, 11/18/2009 11:33:42 AM |
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| China Trip Update: Promoting Tourism, Hawaii Exports and Clean Energy Partnerships |
| By Gov. Linda Lingle, 11/16/2009 11:11:47 AM |
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| More Than $3 Million Released for Improvements to State Community Hospitals |
| By Russell Pang, 11/6/2009 8:45:52 AM |
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| $75 Million Released for Hawaii DOE Capital Improvements |
| By Lenny Klompus , 11/4/2009 3:40:45 PM |
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| Lt. Governor Aiona to Promote Family Literacy for Read Aloud America |
| By Travis Taylor , 11/4/2009 3:40:16 PM |
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| Gov. Lingle Promotes Hawaii Tourism, Clean Energy Partnership, Export Opportunities in China |
| By Russell Pang, 11/4/2009 12:14:06 PM |
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| Rep. Lynn Finnegan, New Director for National Foundation for Women Legislators |
| By Michelle Van Hessen, 11/2/2009 6:18:07 AM |
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| Governor to Promote Tourism, Clean Energy, Hawaii Exports in China |
| By eGov News, 10/31/2009 6:04:39 AM |
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| Meeting on Safety in Maunalua Bay Set for Tuesday, Nov. 3 |
| By Michelle Van Hessen, 10/31/2009 6:04:09 AM |
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| Special Senate Committee to Consider Approaches to Teacher Furloughs |
Committee will weigh options, including Special Session
By Richard Rapoza, 10/29/2009 12:17:37 AM |
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| Tonight, House Veterans Caucus Joins with Navy League to Hold Missile Defense Briefing and the Importance of Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauai |
Hearing held Tuesday, 6-8 pm at the Hawaii State Capitol
By Beth Fukumoto, 10/27/2009 12:17:44 PM |
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| Will We Enable Agriculture to Survive in Hawaii? |
| By Gov. Linda Lingle, 10/16/2009 7:29:53 AM |
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| Joint Legislative Committee Issues Report on State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism Layoffs |
Committee considered impacts of layoffs on Film Office, Community Based Economic Development Program, and Economic Zone/Partnership Program
By Richard Rapoza, 10/14/2009 9:34:47 AM |
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| Hawaii Lawmakers Briefed on Meth Use in Hawaii |
| By Georgette Deemer , 10/13/2009 6:56:18 PM |
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| Hawaii Kai Farmers Fear Steep Rent Increases Could Curtail Ag Operations in Kamilonui Valley |
| By Beth Fukumoto, 10/1/2009 9:58:29 AM |
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| Senator Gabbard To Hold Hearing Today on Environmental Council Controversy |
| By Rock Riggs, 10/1/2009 9:58:20 AM |
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| Keiki Caucus to Hold Annual Children and Youth Summit |
“Imagine the Possibilities” at Hawai‘i State Capitol.
By Richard Rapoza, 9/24/2009 1:52:41 PM |
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| Hawaii State Senate Labor Committee to Conduct Kona Informational Briefing on Unemployment Office |
Difficulty in obtaining benefits strains jobless.
By Richard Rapoza, 9/23/2009 5:37:30 AM |
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| House and Senate Hold Hearing on Impact of State Layoffs from Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism |
| By Georgette Deemer, 9/21/2009 2:36:37 AM |
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| House Transportation Seeks Progress Report on State’s Airports, Harbors and Highways |
| By Georgette Deemer, 9/15/2009 10:52:16 AM |
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| Governor Highlights Measures to Improve Hawaii's Economy |
| By eGov News, 9/14/2009 9:26:05 AM |
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| Economic and Cultural Challenges on Maui |
Remarks to the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce
By Gov. Linda Lingle, 9/8/2009 10:26:20 AM |
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| Because of the Economy, Hawaii Faces Continued Challenges in Balancing State Budget |
| By Gov. Linda Lingle, 9/3/2009 12:00:20 PM |
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| Senate Hearing to Consider Long-Term Solutions to Pacific Islander Healthcare Cuts |
Recent decision by U.S. District Court leaves open need for permanent solution.
By Richard Rapoza, 9/3/2009 10:35:34 AM |
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| Legislative Briefing on Economic Development to Air Live on Olelo Starting at 10 a.m. |
Briefing on film industry and CBED/Enterprise reductions; Available on Channel 52 and streaming live on the web
By Richard Rapoza, 9/3/2009 10:32:17 AM |
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| Anita Wong Named Hawaiian Homelands Deputy Director |
| By Russell Pang, 9/2/2009 9:57:21 AM |
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| Ewa Leader Asks City to Investigate Sunset on the Plains |
| By Michelle Van Hessen, 9/1/2009 4:17:40 AM |
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| State Begins to Identify Additional Spending Reductions |
| By Lenny Klompus, 8/28/2009 6:00:45 PM |
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| Lower Revenue Projection by Council on Revenues Was Expected |
| By Gov. Linda Lingle, 8/27/2009 5:00:26 PM |
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| Hawaii Facing Unprecedented Declining Revenue Picture |
Testimony of Senate President Colleen Hanabusa before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, August 24, 2009
By Sen. Colleen Hanabusa, 8/24/2009 2:59:43 PM |
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| Federal Government's Role in Stimulating Hawaii’s Economy |
| By Gov. Linda Lingle, 8/24/2009 12:01:03 PM |
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| New Horizons for the Next 50 Years |
Remarks at the Hawaii 50th Anniversary of Statehood Conference
By Gov. Linda Lingle, 8/21/2009 10:20:12 AM |
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| UPDATE: State Senate Unanimously Confirms Craig Nakamura as Chief of Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals |
| By Malia Zimmerman, 8/19/2009 12:00:58 PM |
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| Senator Inouye to Chair Full Committee Hearing on Monday, August 24, at the Hawaii State Capitol |
| By Peter Boylan, 8/17/2009 1:17:14 PM |
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| State Office Tower to Open Monday Morning |
| By Lenny Klompus, 8/17/2009 8:49:46 AM |
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| Hawaii Island Mayor Kenoi Urges Lingle Administration to Reconsider Kulani Closure and Ag Inspector Layoffs |
| By William P. Kenoi, 8/13/2009 7:49:44 PM |
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| Hawaii State Legislature, Office Depot Foundation, to Distribute School Supply Backpacks to Local Students |
Public-private partnership provides for hundreds of children in need
By Richard Rapoza, 8/12/2009 11:17:19 AM |
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| Senator Fukunaga Talks Tech |
| By Hawaii Telecommunications Association, 8/12/2009 11:14:49 AM |
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| New State Law Encourages Health Care Providers to Test for HIV |
| By Peter Whiticar, 8/11/2009 8:38:25 AM |
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| Special Senate Session Set to Consider Hawaii Judicial Nomination |
| By Hawaii Reporter, 8/5/2009 6:41:48 PM |
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| Hawaii House Speaker: State Layoffs Should Be Avoided |
| By Calvin Say, 8/4/2009 3:53:09 PM |
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| State Delivers Layoff Notices to Union Employees |
Governor orders three-day furlough per month for approximately 900 non-union employees
By Lenny Klompus, 8/4/2009 3:03:27 PM |
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| Hawaii Dental Association Urges Governor to Reconsider Eliminating The Dental Hygiene Branch |
administration’s decision will make already bad oral health among Hawaii keiki - worse
By John Williamson, 8/3/2009 11:39:44 AM |
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| State Will File Appeal in Public Labor Case |
| By Mark Bennett, 7/29/2009 10:06:40 AM |
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| Did Your Hawaii Legislator Pass the Freedom Test? |
Grassroot Institute Releases 2009 Legislative Report Card
By Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, 7/24/2009 10:45:55 AM |
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| Proclamation Welcomes USS Hawaii to the State |
| By Gov. Linda Lingle and Lt. Gov. James 'Duke' Aiona, 7/23/2009 1:43:21 PM |
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| Gov. Lingle Nominates Craig Nakamura as Chief Judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals |
| By Lenny Klompus, 7/22/2009 3:39:27 PM |
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| $1.2 Billion Construction Project of 30-Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea Will Boost Hawaii's Economic Outlook |
| By Lt. Governor James 'Duke' Aiona, 7/22/2009 8:42:25 AM |
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| New 30 Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea Will Help Economy |
| By Gov. Linda Lingle, 7/21/2009 3:57:26 PM |
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| Sen. Inouye’s Comments on State Furloughs are Inappropriate, Factually Inaccurate and Misleading |
| By Gov. Linda Lingle, 7/21/2009 10:52:31 AM |
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| State Sends Consultation Letters to Public Unions |
More than 1,100 state employees covered by collective bargaining agreements in the United Public Workers and the Hawai‘i Government Employees Association could face layoffs
By Lenny Klompus, 7/20/2009 8:40:34 AM |
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| Opportunities for Hawaii in the Space Tourism Global Industry |
| By Sen. Will Espero, D-Ewa, 7/20/2009 7:58:39 AM |
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| State Issuing Layoff Notices to Hawaii Government Workers |
Apology issued for some employees getting the word via recorded message
By Gov. Linda Lingle, 7/17/2009 9:50:59 PM |
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| Governor Lingle Orders Hawaii State Flag to Fly at Half Staff in Honor of Former State Representative Henry Takitani |
| By Russell Pang, 7/17/2009 1:53:51 PM |
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| Hawaii Capitol Hits - July 17, 2009 |
Some Governor's Vetoes Stand, Bills Bad for Business Vetoed by Governor but Overridden by Legislature, Public worker labor unions rallied on June 30, Pricey Capitol Mosaic Finally Unveiled, Gasoline Tax Climbed, Shark Feeding Okayed by Scientists
By Sam Slom, 7/17/2009 11:49:54 AM |
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| Mob Rule at the Hawaii State Capitol |
Report from the Floor of The 'Not So Special' Special Veto Override Session of 2009
By Sam Slom, 7/16/2009 2:51:48 PM |
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| Governor Lingle: Cabinet Will Take Two Furlough Days a Month |
Governor, Lt. Governor, Chief of Staff, Department Directors and Deputies Lead by Example
By Russell Pang, 7/16/2009 2:18:34 PM |
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| Governor Lingle: Hawaii Legislature's Override Session Hurts Residents and Businesses |
| By Linda Smith, 7/15/2009 6:05:13 PM |
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| State Senate Overrides 37 of Governor Lingle's Vetoes at Special Session Today |
37 of 53 vetoes reversed
By Richard Rapoza, 7/15/2009 4:27:00 PM |
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| Hawaii House Bill Lowers Ethical Campaign Finance Law Standards |
Senate Should Not Override the Governor's Vetoes (floor speech)
By Sen. Les Ihara, Jr., 7/15/2009 1:48:57 PM |
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| High Tech Bill Sends the Wrong Message |
| By Lt. Governor James 'Duke' Aiona, 7/15/2009 1:17:56 PM |
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| Governor Lingle Vetoes Bills Detrimental to Hawaii |
| By Linda Smith, 7/15/2009 12:27:49 PM |
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| Political Comeback for Former Governor John Waihee? |
| By Hawaii Reporter, 7/14/2009 3:19:46 PM |
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| Governor Signs Ceded Lands and Procurement Bills |
| By Russell Pang, 7/14/2009 3:01:58 PM |
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| Governor Lingle Vetoes Bills That Would Hurt Job Creation |
| By Linda Smith, 7/14/2009 2:48:30 PM |
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| Governor Lingle Vetoes Bills That Would Inhibit Affordable Housing |
| By Linda Smith, 7/13/2009 3:21:32 PM |
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| Hawaii Legislature Plans Special Session This Wednesday |
Your feedback is needed beforehand
By Rep. Kymberly Pine, R-Ewa, 7/13/2009 2:31:29 PM |
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| Q&A with Gov. Linda Lingle on Union Negotiations |
| By Hawaii Reporter, 7/13/2009 6:58:19 AM |
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| Hawaii's General Fund Revenues Declining |
| By Russell Pang, 7/9/2009 12:32:59 PM |
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| Gov. Lingle to Continue Negotiations for Labor Savings, Seeks Additional Cuts from Departments |
| By Russell Pang, 7/3/2009 8:32:04 AM |
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| Gov. Lingle's Bill Action Report - ACTS 168 – 171 |
| By Russell Pang, 7/2/2009 6:17:21 PM |
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| Governor's Bill Action Report: ACTS 164 – 167 |
| By Russell Pang, 7/1/2009 3:38:39 PM |
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| Senate President Hanabusa to Governor Lingle: The Unintended Consequences of State Worker Furloughs |
| By Colleen Hanabusa, 7/1/2009 3:23:53 PM |
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| Governor Lingle Vetoes Online Tax Bill |
Already Amazon.com and Overstock.com have officially sent out notification that they are severing their “affiliate” relationships with HawaiI
By Russell Pang, 7/1/2009 3:00:18 PM |
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| News Briefs from Around Hawaii - July 1, 2009 |
Gas Prices Soar Thanks to New Taxes, Capitol Gets 'DeLamped', New Stimulus Dollars Create New Jobs, Tourism Slow Down Continues, Governor Gives Legislature Her Potential Veto List;
By Sen. Sam Slom, R-Hawaii Kai, 7/1/2009 10:44:13 AM |
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| Hawaii State Worker Furloughs Set to Begin |
| By Sen. Sam Slom, R-Hawaii Kai, 7/1/2009 10:41:39 AM |
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| Gov. Linda Lingle Submits Potential Veto List to Hawaii Legislature |
| By Russell Pang, 6/30/2009 5:40:20 PM |
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| Hawaii Republicans: Support Needed to Counter Major Public Union Rally Today |
| By Jonah Ka`auwai, 6/30/2009 12:02:46 PM |
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| Governor Lingle's Bill Action Report - Acts 161 to 163 |
| By Russell Pang, 6/30/2009 11:08:17 AM |
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| Governor Lingle Seeks Public Input on Nominees for the Chief Judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals |
| By Russell Pang, 6/29/2009 6:41:10 AM |
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| Governor Lingle's Bill Action Report - ACTS 157 – 160 |
| By Lenny Klompus, 6/29/2009 6:41:01 AM |
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| Governor Lingle Issues Executive Order to Furlough State Employees |
| By Lenny Klompus, 6/25/2009 1:18:17 PM |
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| Governor Lingle Orders Hawaii State Flag to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Council Member Duke Bainum |
| By Russell Pang, 6/24/2009 10:35:19 AM |
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| Governor Linda Lingle's Bill Action Report - Acts 144 – 145 |
| By Russell Pang, 6/23/2009 2:13:20 PM |
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| GOVERNOR’S BILL ACTION REPORT - ACTS 138 – 143 |
| By Russell Pang, 6/22/2009 3:10:54 PM |
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| California's Financial Troubles to Impact Hawaii's Economy |
| By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/8/2009 12:26:35 AM |
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| Capitol Report: June 4, 2009 |
Governor Proposes Three-Day-Per Month Furlough for State Workers; State Still Collecting 911 Tax; More Than 80 Bills Become Law
By Sen. Sam Slom, R-Hawaii Kai, 6/4/2009 7:52:03 AM |
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| Gov. Lingle's Bill Action Report - ACTS 86 – 89 |
| By Russell Pang, 6/3/2009 1:21:27 PM |
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| How Business Friendly is Your Hawaii Lawmaker? |
Paychecks Hawaii - the private, independent, non-partisan political action affiliate of SmartBusiness Hawaii - Releases Its Annual Ratings
By SmartBusiness Hawaii, 6/2/2009 10:07:38 AM |
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| Facing Hawaii's Budget Challenges Head On |
| By Gov. Linda Lingle, 6/2/2009 4:22:38 AM |
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| Major Relief for Hawaii’s “Distressed” Property Owners |
| By Matt Beall, 6/2/2009 4:22:30 AM |
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| 5 years of Tort Reform: Lone Star Success Story |
Since Texas voters approved a liability cap, specialists have been setting up practices in the state, boosting access to care.
By AmedNews.com, 6/2/2009 4:17:07 AM |
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| Gov. Lingle's Bill Action Report - ACTS 80 – 83 |
| By Russell Pang, 6/2/2009 4:09:09 AM |
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| New Poll: Rate Your Lawmakers, Hawaii |
| By Hawaii Reporter, 5/29/2009 2:51:12 PM |
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| Council on Revenues Economic Forecast Much Worse Than Expected |
| By Gov. Linda Lingle, 5/28/2009 7:40:02 PM |
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| Hawaii Legislation Ensures Prison Inmates' Needs are Being Met |
| By Sen. Will Espero, D-Ewa, 5/21/2009 11:37:54 AM |
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| Hawaii Bill Action Report - ACTS 65 – 67 |
| By Gov. Linda Lingle, 5/20/2009 5:50:25 PM |
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| Gov. Lingle to Executive Branch Departments, Agencies: Additional 2 Percent Restriction Placed on FY09 Budgets |
| By Georgina Kawamura , 5/18/2009 2:49:17 PM |
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| Never Too Much Information |
Stalk Hawaii's Congressional Delegation
By Brook Gramann, 5/18/2009 11:37:44 AM |
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| Rep. Thielen Selected for HARA/Kokua Council Shining Light Award |
| By Michele Van Hessen, 5/15/2009 1:15:02 PM |
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| Hawaii State Legislature Passes Two Key Animal Protection Bills |
The Humane Society of the United States and Local Animal Protection Groups Urge Governor to Sign Bills into Law
By Martin Montorfano, 5/13/2009 1:56:11 PM |
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| Hawaii Senate Committees to Hold Hearing on Shark Tours |
| By Rock Riggs, 5/12/2009 2:14:22 PM |
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| Overtaxed Hawaii and Hawaii Republican Assembly to host 'REPORT CARD on the 2009 State Legislature' |
| By Hawaii Republican Assembly, 5/11/2009 10:08:55 AM |
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| Hawaii 'Islam Day' Secretly Marks September 11 |
Special from Hawaii Free Press
By Andrew Walden, 5/11/2009 9:50:01 AM |
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| Hawaii Senate, House Override Governor’s Tax Hike Vetoes |
Hawaii taxpayers will now see huge hikes in income tax, hotel room tax, conveyance tax and tobacco tax - see the votes here
By Hawaii Reporter, 5/8/2009 8:51:26 PM |
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| Governor Outlines Reasons for Vetoes of Taxes on Tobacco Products, Hotels, Real Estate Transactions and Small Businesses |
| By Russell Pang, 5/8/2009 12:07:09 PM |
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| Governor Signs Bill to Increase Cigarette Taxes, Streamline Business Registration Filings, Provide Counties Land Transaction Information Free of Charge |
| By Russell Pang, 5/8/2009 11:49:02 AM |
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| Don't Tax Me Bro! |
Grassroot Institute Applauds Governor on Tax Vetoes, but Questions Failure to Mention Tobacco Tax Hikes
By Tom McAuliffe, 5/8/2009 11:44:16 AM |
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| Gov. Linda Lingle Vetoes Tax Increases on Hawaii Residents, Businesses and Visitors |
| By Russell Pang, 5/7/2009 4:33:43 PM |
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| Hawaii Legislature Balanced Budget During Challenging Fiscal Times |
Cuts made by the governor to important programs restored in final version
By Sen. Donna Mercado Kim, D-Kalihi, 5/7/2009 1:45:21 PM |
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| Opposing the Legislative Budget: With Less Spending, Hawaii's Taxes Could Be Reduced |
| By Sen. Fred Hemmings, R-Kailua, 5/7/2009 1:45:09 PM |
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| Hawaii Senator Will Espero Submits Name of Rear Admiral (Ret). Eleanor 'Connie' Mariano for Surgeon General of the United States |
Former White House physician served three Presidents
By Richard Rapoza, 5/7/2009 12:41:22 PM |
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| UPDATED: (5:36 P.M.) Hawaii Senate Kills Civil Union Bill Tonight, After it Was Pulled to the Floor for a Vote |
| By Hawaii Reporter, 5/7/2009 11:46:40 AM |
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| Hawaii Legislature Plans to Take $566 Million Out of the Pockets of Our Taxpayers - Tax Hikes Must Be Vetoed |
Tax rally today at the capitol, 3:30 p.m.
By Gov. Linda Lingle, 5/7/2009 9:00:00 AM |
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| Hawaii Taxpayers to Governor Lingle: Veto All Tax Increases |
| By Dick Armey, 5/6/2009 9:24:39 AM |
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| Gov. Lingle Invites Public to Veto Ceremony on Thursday Afternoon |
| By Russell Pang, 5/6/2009 9:01:17 AM |
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| 'Justice & Equality Day' at the Hawai‘i State Capitol |
| By Tambry Young, 5/5/2009 1:31:20 PM |
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| Will Raising Hawaii's Hotel Room Tax Be 'The Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back'? |
| By Dr. Richard R. Kelley, 5/4/2009 9:22:55 AM |
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| House Leader Kills Karen's Law Proposal in Conference Committee |
| By , 5/4/2009 9:15:29 AM |
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| Ben Cayetano Discusses Civil Unions Bill |
New interview expresses the former governor’s support
By Tambry Young, 5/4/2009 9:10:47 AM |
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| Hawaii is Prepared for H1N1 Influenza |
| By Gov. Linda Lingle, 5/4/2009 9:06:43 AM |
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| Hawaii State Senate and House of Representatives to Extend Legislative Session |
Two-day extension will allow for immediate overrides of Governor’s fiscal bill vetoes.
By Richard Rapoza, 5/1/2009 5:41:28 PM |
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| Hawaii Civil Union Supporters Plan All Night Vigil at Capitol |
Proponents and Opponents Plan Dueling Rallies for HB 444
By Hawaii Reporter, 5/1/2009 5:04:50 PM |
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| Karen's Law Conferees Agree on Final Draft |
| By Rep. Kymberly Pine, R-Ewa, 5/1/2009 4:41:28 PM |
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| Measures That Enhance Hawaii Public Health and Safety, Improve Government Efficiency and Save Taxpayers Money Gain Governor's Approval |
| By Jill Cooper, 5/1/2009 12:28:10 PM |
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| Hawaii State Legislature Plans New General Excise Tax Hike |
Conference Committee Hearing at 5:30 pm at the Capitol today; This GE Hike is in addition to tax hikes on income tax, hotel room tax, fuel tax, conveyance tax, motor vehicle weight tax, cigarette and tobacco tax, and other fees and charges; ACT 221 Technology Tax Credit Law also in jeopardy
By Hawaii Reporter, 5/1/2009 12:16:24 PM |
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| Breaking News: Hawaii Legislative Session Extended |
| By Hawaii Reporter, 4/30/2009 9:02:17 PM |
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| Gov. Lingle's Bill Action Report - ACTS 25 – 38 |
| By Governor's Office, 4/30/2009 6:00:17 PM |
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| Hawaii Should Actively Screen Incoming Visitors for Swine Flu |
| By Sen. Mike Gabbard, 4/30/2009 1:31:35 PM |
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| Karen's Law Nearing Deadline to Be Passed |
| By Sarah Ann Hunt, 4/30/2009 11:31:02 AM |
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| Updated Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Points to Evolving Community Needs, Funding Challenges |
Recreation Renaissance” to address upkeep of state parks, harbors, trails,
By Deborah Ward, 4/30/2009 10:57:40 AM |
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| Capitol Hits - April 29, 2009 |
Hawaii on the Front Lines of the Universal Healthcare Battle; Swines, But No Soap; Lipstick on a Pig; Civil Union Advocates Don’t Give Up on Legislation; Hawaii Beauty Queen Gets Mean; CNBC Columnist Promotes Piece of Hawaii For $9.99, First Hawaiian Bank's Financial Success and Lanai's Economic Struggles
By Malia Zimmerman , 4/29/2009 3:42:02 PM |
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| Litany of Tax Hikes Soon to Land on Hawaii Governor’s Desk |
| By Kelly William Cobb, 4/29/2009 1:52:52 PM |
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| Fight Over Balancing Budget May Extend Hawaii Legislative Session Beyond May 7 |
| By Hawaii Reporter, 4/29/2009 12:44:28 PM |
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| Gov. Lingle Releases $24,405,000 for Emergency Power Facility at Honolulu International Airport |
| By Brennon Morioka, 4/29/2009 11:38:24 AM |
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| Citizens Petition for Passage of Civil Unions Bill |
More than 7,300 signatures collected in less than a week
By Tambry Young, 4/29/2009 11:36:21 AM |
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| New Bills Signed into Law by Governor Today |
| By Governor's Office, 4/27/2009 12:26:38 PM |
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| Pending Hawaii Legislation Requires Mainland Prisoners to Be Returned to Hawaii |
| By Sen. Will Espero, D-Ewa, 4/27/2009 9:54:16 AM |
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| Do Dog Breed Bans Really Reduce Bites? |
Hawaii's proposed dog breed ban law reviewed
By Insweb, 4/24/2009 9:24:48 AM |
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| Hawaii State Legislature Set to Raise Taxes by $1 Billion |
| By Hawaii Reporter, 4/24/2009 9:07:27 AM |
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| New Laws Enacted in 2009 Legislative Session - Updated April 24, 2009 |
| By Governor's Office, 4/24/2009 8:50:42 AM |
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| Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism Under Fire – Again |
Today's informational briefing reviews recently released state audit critical of the department's procurement and expenditure practices
By Hawaii Reporter, 4/24/2009 8:46:04 AM |
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| Hawaiian Ceded Lands Dispute Nearing Settlement |
| By Hawaii Reporter, 4/24/2009 8:41:37 AM |
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| Major Tax Hikes Still Alive in Conference Committee at the Hawaii State Legislature |
| By Hawaii Reporter, 4/22/2009 10:55:05 AM |
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| Falls of Clyde Recognized by Hawaii Legislature as 'Important Sailing Jewel of Hawaii' |
| By Jordan Karem , 4/22/2009 10:43:07 AM |
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| Key to Ala Moana Waters: Establish a Place for Inexperienced Paddlers |
| By Sarah Ann Hunt, 4/21/2009 1:49:24 PM |
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| Hawaii Lawmakers Push Through Tax Hikes During Last Minute, Weekend Hearing |
| By Paul E. Smith, 4/20/2009 10:41:16 AM |
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| Shark Tour Operator Cannot Bait Hawaii Kai Community |
250 Attend Townhall Meeting to Voice Their Opposition to Shark Tour Operator
By Lori Wingard, 4/18/2009 4:57:43 AM |
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| Hawaii State Senate Passes Massive Tax Hikes, Card Check Bill |
| By Malia Zimmerman , 4/17/2009 1:44:51 PM |
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| Hawaii Legislature Files Supreme Court Brief in Superferry Reconsideration |
Seeks clarification of Court’s ruling invalidating Act 2.
By Richard Rapoza, 4/17/2009 11:34:12 AM |
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| New Laws Enacted in 2009 Legislative Session |
| By Gov. Linda Lingle, 4/16/2009 3:19:09 PM |
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| 'Regular Joe' Heads Honolulu Tea Party |
Seven Hawaii Tea Parties to be Grand Finale of 600 Tea Parties Nationwide
By Sarah Ann Hunt, 4/15/2009 9:56:28 AM |
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| Ceded Lands, Sex Education in Public Schools, Funding for Charter Schools, Highway Modernization, Tax Hikes and More Debated in Hawaii State House Today |
Bills will go into conference committee for final negotiations
By Jeremiah Rivera, 4/14/2009 7:46:48 PM |
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| Legislature Passes Massive Tax Increase on Eve of Hawaii Tea Party |
| By Michele Van Hessen, 4/14/2009 7:40:10 PM |
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| Hawaii State House Minority: Proposed Excessive Tax Hikes Are Bad for Hawaii |
| By Michele Van Hessen, 4/14/2009 2:28:25 PM |
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| Highlighting Hawaii State Budget Priorities In Challenging Economic Times |
| By Sen. Donna Mercado Kim, D-Kalihi, 4/14/2009 1:11:07 PM |
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| Rep. Ward Expresses Concern for Public Safety and Damage to Marine Eco-System with Proposed Shark Feeding off Moanalua Bay |
| By Lori Wingard, 4/9/2009 5:08:57 PM |
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| Hawaii Medical Association: Hawaii Legislators Need to Create a Better Business Climate So the State Can Attract and Keep Physicians |
| By April Donahue and Gary Okamoto, MD, 4/9/2009 11:29:46 AM |
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| Senator J. Kalani English to Receive 'Stars of Oceania' Award |
Award from Pacific Business center program recognizes Pacific leaders.
By Richard Rapoza, 4/9/2009 11:08:18 AM |
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| HB 444 - Civil Unions Bill- Dead for The 2009 Legislative Session |
Revamped proposal didn't gain enough support in Senate caucus today
By Hawaii Reporter, 4/8/2009 6:28:12 PM |
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| Hawaii Tax Day Tea Parties Go Statewide |
| By Sam Slom, 4/8/2009 10:08:07 AM |
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| Update: Revamped Hawaii Civil Union Legislation Pending in Senate |
| By Dennis Arakaki, 4/7/2009 5:20:23 PM |
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| Hawaii GOP Launches Radio Ad Featuring National Child Advocate Marc Klaas |
Calls on Elected Officials to Denounce Rep. Joe Bertram
By Hawaii GOP, 4/7/2009 12:26:34 PM |
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| Hawaii's Proposed Civil Unions Legislation Must Move Forward This Week or Die in the Senate |
New Version Establishes Civil Union Law, but Reaffirms Marriage is Between One Man and One Woman
By Sen. Will Espero, D-Ewa, 4/7/2009 10:11:42 AM |
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| President Obama's Home State Becomes 42nd to Recognize Armenian Genocide |
Aloha State Officially Marks Atrocity During President’s Visit to Turkey
By Elizabeth S. Chouldjian, 4/7/2009 10:06:41 AM |
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| Hawaii Capitol Hits - April 6. 2009 |
Government of the people, by the people, for the people?; Confirmation Hokey Pokey; Upping the Anti; In a Twist, Democrats Unite Republicans, Environmentalists, Social Service Agencies Against Them; In the Name of Charity, A Food Like Substance For Sale at the Capitol; Tea Anyone?
By Malia Zimmerman, 4/6/2009 8:23:12 PM |
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| Karen's Law Passes Out of Final Legislative Committee, But With Key Amendment |
| By Sarah Ann Hunt, 4/6/2009 1:29:45 PM |
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| Hawaii Puts Spotlight on Feeding Programs |
Renewed attention meant to help boost contributions to food banks
By Lori Kaya, 4/2/2009 11:46:10 AM |
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| Hawaii Supreme Court Grants Legislature's Superferry Motion |
| By Richard Rapoza, 4/2/2009 11:07:44 AM |
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| Legislature Moves to File Brief in Supreme Court Superferry Reconsideration Case |
Seeks to avoid “uncertainty” that may arise from Court’s ruling.
By Richard Rapoza, 4/1/2009 10:26:01 AM |
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| National Televangelist Dr. Stephen Swisher To Perform Today’s Invocation At Hawaii State Capitol |
| By Daniel P. de Gracia II, 3/30/2009 8:23:39 AM |
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| Gov. Linda Lingle Proposes a Financial Plan to Balance State Budget, Close Revenue Shortfall |
Plan addresses immediate fiscal challenges, without layoffs or tax increases, while focusing on the future
By Georgina Kawamura, 3/25/2009 3:57:01 PM |
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| Civil Union Legislation Dies in the Hawaii State Senate |
| By Hawaii Reporter, 3/25/2009 2:23:44 PM |
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| Rep. Gene Ward: Hawaii Superferry Should Sail |
| By Lori Wingard, 3/25/2009 11:41:08 AM |
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| Hawaii Civil Union Debate Set for Wednesday in Senate Chambers |
| By Hawaii Reporter, 3/24/2009 11:14:32 PM |
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| Karen's Law Hearing Set for Tuesday in the Hawaii Senate |
| By Sarah Hunt, 3/23/2009 10:31:21 AM |
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| The Hawaii Superferry and Hawaii’s Dysfunctional Supreme Court |
The 5-0 Ruling Will Impact Existing Laws, Residents and Businesses; Harm Will Mount in the Coming Months
By Sam Slom, 3/20/2009 1:12:03 PM |
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| Hawaii Voters Have New Tool |
Web site offers powerful ways to keep track of state legislature
By Tom McAuliffe, 3/20/2009 12:58:42 PM |
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| New Helpful Search Feature Unveiled on Hawaii Legislature’s Website |
| By Melvin Ah Ching, 3/20/2009 9:12:15 AM |
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| Senate Resolution Seeks to Support Groups Looking for More Sunshine on the Hawaii Judiciary |
| By Hawaii Reporter, 3/19/2009 10:24:58 AM |
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| Celebrating Hawaii's 50th Anniversary of Statehood |
| By Gov. Linda Lingle, 3/19/2009 9:33:13 AM |
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| Legislature to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Hawaii Admission Act |
| By Statehood Commission, 3/18/2009 9:06:44 AM |
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| Hawaiian Homelands Department Expected to Pump $42.5 Million into State Economy |
| By Lloyd Yonenaka, 3/16/2009 10:53:49 AM |
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| House Budget Bill Radically Strips State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism of Attached Agencies |
| By Hawaii Reporter, 3/14/2009 6:25:59 PM |
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| Mark Recktenwald Confirmed to Hawaii Supreme Court |
| By Malia Zimmerman, 3/13/2009 1:14:03 PM |
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| Public Safety Measures Alive at the Hawaii State Legislature |
| By Sen. Will Espero, D-Ewa, 3/13/2009 9:38:55 AM |
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| Lower Projections from Hawaii Council On Revenues Reflect Continuing Impact of National and International Economic Conditions on Our State's Economy |
| By Gov. Linda Lingle, 3/12/2009 4:20:07 PM |
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| Union Card Check Bill Gains Momentum Nationally and in Hawaii |
Union Bosses Believe Legislation Will Grow Membership, But Critics Say Card Check Will Hurt Small Businesses and Violate Workers' Privacy
By Malia Zimmerman, 3/11/2009 1:56:20 PM |
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| Cock Fighting Gaffe Ban Proposal Gets Reluctant Support in Hawaii Senate |
After Heavy Lobbying Against the Measure by Neighbor Islanders, 5 Lawmakers Opposed the Bill While 5 Others Expressed Reservations
By Hawaii Reporter, 3/11/2009 11:01:19 AM |
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| Should Hawaii's Incarcerated Felons Vote? |
The majority of Hawaii's Senators Gave the Idea the Thumbs Up During Yesterday's Crossover
By Hawaii Reporter, 3/11/2009 10:36:57 AM |
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| House Sends Dozens of Bills to the Senate After Today's Crossover |
Tort Reform, Food Labeling, Liability for Falling Boulders and Regulating Dead Body Displays all Debated
By Jeremiah Rivera, 3/10/2009 8:04:46 PM |
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| Karen's Law Passes the House Today |
| By Sarah Ann Hunt, 3/10/2009 8:04:35 PM |
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| Crossover of Bills at the Hawaii Legislature Today |
See full list of bills here
By Hawaii Reporter, 3/10/2009 10:45:24 AM |
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| State Considers Moving Up Monthly Required GE Tax Filing by 10 Days |
Hawaii Tax Department seeking public comments on state revenue generation plan
By Kurt Kawafuchi, 3/9/2009 9:50:50 AM |
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| Dem Rep. Aims to Be Hawaii Governor |
| By Aaron Blake, 3/6/2009 12:54:36 PM |
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| Hawaii Tourism Authority's Decision to Approve NFL's Latest Offer is Great News for the People of Hawaii |
| By Lt. Gov. James R. Aiona, Jr., 3/6/2009 11:29:04 AM |
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| Karen's Law Passes House Finance Committee Today |
| By Michele Van Hessen, 3/5/2009 7:47:26 PM |
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| Gov. Lingle Has Breast Biopsy |
| By Russell Pang, 3/5/2009 1:09:43 PM |
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| Legislation Regulating Controversial Human Body Displays Passes Three House Committee Hurdles |
Only the Department of Health - Which Would Permit the Displays - Opposes the Bill
By Jeremiah Rivera, 3/5/2009 9:11:56 AM |
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| Gov. Lingle Unveils Plan to Close Revenue Shortfall |
Governor balances budget with no tax increases, no layoffs, no significant cuts in essential services
By Georgina Kawamura, 3/4/2009 6:32:13 PM |
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| Save Karen's Law - Today |
Hawaii Legislation Seeks to Automatically Try Youth Offenders Charged with Murder As Adults
By Rep. Kymberly Pine, R-Ewa, 3/4/2009 8:39:32 AM |
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| Fireworks - And Other Hot Items - Debated At the Hawaii State Capitol |
| By Sen. Will Espero, D-Ewa, 2/27/2009 1:47:41 PM |
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| Legislative Town Meeting Scheduled for McCully-Moiliili-Manoa-University Area |
| By Richard Rapoza, 2/27/2009 9:51:51 AM |
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| Ewa Senator Featured in First Friday Chinatown Event |
| By Hawaii Reporter, 2/27/2009 9:43:57 AM |
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| Senator Hanabusa to Address Harvard Conference on Law and Policy |
Senate President invited to provide keynote address to Asian Pacific Americans Conference at Kennedy School of Government
By Richard Rapoza, 2/23/2009 11:56:16 AM |
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| Shoreline Setback Bill Passes Second Reading on House Floor |
| By Michele Van Hessen, 2/19/2009 2:10:48 PM |
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