Hawaii Reporter
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Hawaii Worst State in Nation in Terms of Teaching Days, So Solutions Must Be Implemented Quick
By Will Espero, 11/17/2009 10:10:23 AM
Hawaii Should Be Diplomacy Center of Pacific in View of 2011 APEC Leadership Meeting Announcement
By Gene Ward, 11/16/2009 4:08:22 PM
Governor Should Be Commended for Advancing Proposal to Reduce School Furlough Days
By Calvin Say, 11/16/2009 3:16:26 PM
Hawaii Lawmakers Need to Care About the Vitality of Local Business
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 11/16/2009 10:24:25 AM
Solution to Hawaii's Education Woes Debated
By Roy Takumi and Fred Hemmings, 11/12/2009 1:15:02 PM
Valuing Those Who Serve Our Nation
By Lynn Finnegan, 11/12/2009 12:51:27 PM
Support Hawaii's Homeless Veterans at Wednesday's U.S. VETS 5th Annual Patriot Walk Run
Let's not forget those who were willing to sacrifice everything so that we can be free.
By Kymberly Pine, 11/10/2009 9:58:28 AM
Hawaii's Reps Should Fight for the Drugs of the Future
By Mary Margaret Baker, 11/10/2009 9:12:24 AM
Hawaii Public: Taxes Should Not Be Hiked to Fund Public Education Budget Shortfall
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 11/9/2009 11:18:35 AM
State Will Work with Employees Displaced by Maui Land & Pineapple's Decision to Cease Pineapple Operation
By Gov. Linda Lingle, 11/4/2009 11:53:16 AM
Boosting Hawaii's Economy Through International Ties
By Gov. Linda Lingle, 11/2/2009 6:19:55 AM
Vital for Hawaii Taxpayers to Support Spending Reductions
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 11/2/2009 5:53:11 AM
No Time for Blame in Addressing Teacher Furloughs
By Norman Sakamoto, 11/2/2009 5:43:21 AM
Hawaii State Government Has Expanded Beyond Its Needs - And Taxpayers Can't Afford It
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/26/2009 9:52:20 AM
Hawaii Needs More Creative Solutions to Close Budget Deficit and Fund Public Education
Solutions to the budget crisis will require a better, more thoughtful and balanced approach combining revenue enhancements and expenditure reduction
By House Speaker Calvin Say, 10/23/2009 12:22:54 PM
Furloughing Hawaii Educators During Scheduled Classroom Times is Inexcusable
By Rep. Gene Ward, R-Hawaii Kai, 10/23/2009 11:33:30 AM
HGEA Union Contract Ratification Shows Shared Sacrifice
By Gov. Linda Lingle, 10/20/2009 5:30:26 AM
Save Hawaii's Civil Air Patrol
By Kymberly Pine, 10/20/2009 5:27:29 AM
Hawaii's Competing Interests Need to Be Balanced
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/19/2009 9:23:17 AM
Sour on 'Sweet' Tax
By Sam Slom, 10/16/2009 3:39:32 PM
Ups and Downs of Those Hawaii State Revenue Collections
Special from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/12/2009 8:38:27 AM
Join the Hawaii Kai Farmers' this Saturday at 'A Day on the Farm'
By Gene Ward, 10/9/2009 1:11:56 PM
Understanding What it Will Take to Right Size Hawaii's Government
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/5/2009 10:32:46 AM
Tapped Out and Bone Dry
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/28/2009 6:08:40 AM
Dealing with the State's Unprecedented Budget Shortfall
By Georgina Kawamura, 9/28/2009 6:07:51 AM
Time for a New Agenda to Improve the Future of the State
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/25/2009 5:58:04 AM
Blaming Gov. Lingle for Teacher Furloughs is Misdirected
By Marie Laderta, 9/25/2009 5:49:49 AM
Celebrating 'Islam Day' is as Un-American and Wrong as 'Judaism Day' or 'Christianity Day' Would Be
By George L. Berish, 9/24/2009 6:07:52 PM
Why Hawaii Has a Budget Shortfall
By Paul E. Smith, 9/18/2009 6:08:03 PM
Settlement Between State and Hawaii State Teachers Association Allows Us to Move Forward and Ensure Best Possible Education for Public School Students
By Gov. Linda Lingle, 9/18/2009 5:29:28 PM
Closing Kulani Correctional Facility is a Bad Idea
By Sen. Will Espero, D-Ewa, 9/18/2009 5:26:06 PM
Taking Risk is Key to Good Leadership
Special from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/14/2009 6:55:12 AM
Hawaii Media, Public, Should Not Be Tossed Out of Public Labor Arbitration Hearings
By Paul E. Smith, 9/9/2009 11:12:21 AM
Taking Labor Negotiations to the Hawaii State Arbitrator
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/9/2009 11:08:27 AM
Proposals Are a Scheme to Hide True Costs of Operating Hawaii County Governments
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 8/31/2009 4:48:52 AM
Hawaii Administration Working to Stimulate Local Economy
By Gov. Linda Lingle, 8/24/2009 11:49:54 AM
Hawaii Legislative Session Marred by Lack of Quality Work Product
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 8/24/2009 11:34:48 AM
Steps Needed to Make Paradigm Shift in Hawaii's Public Housing
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 8/17/2009 8:52:24 AM
Hawaii Hurricane Fund — Providing Stability in Uncertain Times
By Romy Cachola, 8/11/2009 8:20:34 AM
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Will Understand Social Realities Her Counterparts Won't
By Sen. Will Espero, D-Ewa, 8/11/2009 8:20:03 AM
Stop 'Ainokea'
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 8/10/2009 6:07:50 AM
Don’t Undercut Economic Strength of Business in Hawaii
By Alicia Maluafiti, 8/4/2009 4:14:57 PM
Furloughs or Layoffs? The Hawaii State Budget Must Be Balanced
By Marian Grey, 8/3/2009 10:32:41 AM
Energy Riddle
By JoAnne Georgi, 8/3/2009 10:32:24 AM
Hawaii Spending Limit Neutered by Crafty Lawmakers
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/31/2009 11:07:12 AM
Note to Hawaii's Public Union Leaders: Raising Hawaii's General Excise Tax Rate is Not the Same as Raising the Sales Tax Rate
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/27/2009 10:36:22 AM
Look Here to See What’s in Obama's Health Care Bill: CHILLING!
Special from Family Security Matters
By Larry Schweikart, 7/27/2009 10:02:22 AM
Hawaii's Economy Will Be Strengthened by Two Events That Occurred This Week
By Gov. Linda Lingle, 7/24/2009 2:36:51 PM
Hawaii Public Unions Lost the Public Relations Battle Long Ago — Well Before this Budget Crisis
By Bob Jones, 7/24/2009 11:03:44 AM
Hawaii Government Employee Association Union Boss Hides the Truth
By Jonah Ka`auwai, 7/24/2009 10:58:35 AM
In Hawaii, There is a Real Need to Ask Questions
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/20/2009 7:49:09 AM
Troubling Times in Hawaii Politics May Spur Legislative Run
By Garret T. Hashimoto, 7/17/2009 1:51:30 PM
Hawaii's Tax Policy Should Be Predictable
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/13/2009 9:17:36 AM
Hawaii Taxpayers Rally Set for State Capitol on Tuesday, July 14 at 5 p.m.
By Paul E. Smith, 7/13/2009 9:17:15 AM
Hawaii's Preference Based Society
By Paul E. Smith, 7/10/2009 11:46:13 AM
Governor Lingle's Medical Marijuana Veto: See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil
By Paul Armentano, 7/9/2009 2:02:37 PM
Reality Check Needed for Public Employee Comparison
Special from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/6/2009 11:46:32 AM
In Hawaii, Who are the 'Public's' Workers?
By Paul E. Smith, 7/2/2009 6:40:33 PM
Irony: First Circuit Court Ruling Against Furloughs Comes on Same Day National Unemployment Numbers Hit 30-Year High
By Lynn Finnegan, 7/2/2009 6:20:44 PM
Financial Reality Check for State of Hawaii
Special from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/29/2009 6:40:02 AM
Smart Business Views - June 2009
By Sam Slom, 6/24/2009 10:47:17 AM
Hawaii Government Can't Be All Things to All People - Taxpayers Can't Afford It
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/24/2009 10:41:18 AM
Hawaii's Military Affairs Council Visit to Washington DC
By Sen. Will Espero, D-Ewa, 6/19/2009 4:52:02 PM
Saving Kailua's Fireworks and Cleaning Up Graffiti in Our Windward Neighborhood
By Rep. Chris Lee, D-Lanikai/Waimanalo, 6/19/2009 4:49:20 PM
Hawaii in Economic Quicksand Thanks to High Taxes, Poor Government Choices
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/15/2009 8:23:41 AM
Hawaii Taxpayers: The Perpetual Money Machine for Hawaii Lawmakers
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/1/2009 10:22:23 AM
Hawaii Lawmakers Put Important Programs in Financial Jeopardy by Raiding Special Funds
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 5/28/2009 11:52:33 AM
High Taxes Do Hurt Hawaii Residents
By Paul E. Smith, 5/26/2009 8:57:53 AM
Understanding Hawaii's Current State Budget Situation
By Georgina Kawamura , 5/25/2009 1:24:01 PM
Governor's Hawaii Recreational Renaissance Bill Dies in Legislature - Thank Goodness
By William E. Mossman, 5/19/2009 4:54:00 PM
The 2009 Hawaii Legislative Session: A Rollercoaster Ride
By Sen. Robert Bunda, D-North Shore, 5/18/2009 10:56:45 AM
Hawaii Lawmakers Need to Realize the Impact of a High Tax Burden on the State’s Economy and on the Families of Hawaii
Special from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 5/18/2009 10:28:27 AM
Hawaii Legislature Did Not Address Maui’s Healthcare Crisis
By Jan Shields, 5/18/2009 10:26:21 AM
Hawaii Senator Gary Hooser: A Political Hack
By Lenny Klompus, 5/13/2009 2:35:47 PM
Hawaii Lawmakers Put Ego Ahead of Hard Work, Leading to Bad Legislation
Special from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 5/13/2009 12:29:30 PM
In Hawaii, You Can Count on the Legislative Minority to Fight for Lower Taxes, Freedom, a Better Way of Life
By Kymberly Pine and Sam Slom, 5/13/2009 12:05:04 PM
Obama's Empire
By Sheldon Richman, 5/13/2009 11:46:43 AM
Hawaii's Record Tax Hikes: Not Shocking, But Disappointing
By Janae Rasmussen, 5/12/2009 3:17:23 PM
An Ode to the Majority in Our Hawaii Legislature
By Dick Rowland, 5/12/2009 10:54:03 AM
Hawaii Resolution Establishing 'Islam Day in Hawaii' is Dead Wrong; Gives Comfort to America’s Enemies as Our Fighting Men and Women Are in the Midst of War Overseas
Open letter to Rep. Kymberly Pine, R-Ewa, Hawaii
By Earl Arakaki, 5/11/2009 11:35:55 AM
Why the Hawaii Islamic Holiday Resolution Is An Insensitive Embarrassment
By Sen. Sam Slom, R-Hawaii Kai, 5/11/2009 9:10:24 AM
Standing Up for West Hawaii at the Legislature
By Josh Green MD, 5/8/2009 8:54:05 PM
Hawaii Legislature Shouldn't Create an Islam Day
By Pam Smith, 5/8/2009 7:46:07 PM
Controversy Over Legislature Declaring Islam Day in Hawaii
Legislature Should Have Passed HB1282, Not HCR100
By Daniel de Gracia, II, 5/8/2009 12:33:57 PM
Taxing Visitors Will Hurt Hawaii's Economy in the Long Run
By Kay Hampton, 5/8/2009 12:33:52 PM
House Resolution Does Not Honor Extreme Islamic Terrorists
Sen. Slom's comments 'insensitive and wrong'
By Rep. Kymberly Pine, R-Ewa, 5/7/2009 12:37:49 PM
Hawaii, It's Time to Support the Civil Union Bill, HB 444
By David Tyreman, 5/6/2009 5:47:17 PM
Those Advocating for Traditional Marriage May Lose Battle Tomorrow - Your Help is Needed
By Dennis Arakaki, 5/6/2009 1:10:40 PM
Help Stop Tax Hikes in Hawaii: Tell Governor Lingle to Keep Her Taxpayer Protection Pledge!
By Dick Armey, 5/6/2009 11:09:09 AM
Out Walked Rep. Marcus Oshiro, Out Walked Justice
Karen's Law Should Not Die in Hawaii Legislature
By Corey Correa, 5/6/2009 11:04:42 AM
Hawaii Democrats, Where is Your Outrage?
By Jan Shields, 5/6/2009 11:02:02 AM
Passage of Hawaii Civil Union Bill Would End Legislative Session on a High Note
By Greg Knudsen, 5/6/2009 11:01:53 AM
Sen. Hee Kills Legislation That Would Repair Hawaii's Parks, Upgrade Public Facilities
By Shirley Hasenyager, 5/4/2009 2:59:22 PM
Karen's Law Murder Suspect Receives Court Date
By Rep. Kymberly Pine, R-Ewa, 5/4/2009 2:52:39 PM
Hawaii’s Legislature Just Doesn’t Get It, Part II
By Daniel de Gracia, II, 5/4/2009 1:25:39 PM
Hawaii Lawmakers Sock Taxpayers with Tax Hikes
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 5/4/2009 9:26:53 AM
At the Capitol, We Need Your Voice to Be Heard
Important Tax Conference Committee Hearing at 5:30 today
By Malia Gray, 5/1/2009 1:24:43 PM
No Tax Hikes for Hawaii This Session
Open Letter to Hawaii Lawmakers
By Bob Kessler, 5/1/2009 1:18:54 PM
Bungled Fiscal Policy
Turning Around Hawaii's Economy
By Josh Culling, 5/1/2009 11:47:37 AM
Hawaii Renaissance Shibai
By William E. Mossman, 4/29/2009 12:18:59 PM
Rainy Day Funds Should Support Hawaii's Unfunded Social Programs
By Dennis Arakaki, 4/29/2009 11:21:42 AM
Tax Hikes Loom at Hawaii Legislature, While Lawmakers Refuse to Reduce the Size of Government and Keep Their Pay Raise
By Ted H.S. Hong, 4/28/2009 1:39:25 PM
Hawaii Family Forum Opposes Medically Accurate Sex Education (SB 777)
By Dennis Arakaki, 4/28/2009 1:31:03 PM
Sen. Gabbard Calls on Governor to Do More to Prevent Swine Flu From Reaching Hawaii
By Rock Riggs, 4/28/2009 1:22:29 PM
Setting the Record Straight: Hooser Inaccurate, Off Target and Out of Touch
By Lenny Klompus, 4/28/2009 10:06:43 AM
Sex Offender Back at Work at Hawaii Legislature
Special from Hawaii Free Press
By Andrew Walden, 4/28/2009 9:39:56 AM
Hawaii's Civil Union Advocates Pushing Online Petition
By Mimi Baker, 4/27/2009 12:22:58 PM
Increased Park and Recreational Funding: A Bold Measure for Tough Times
By Sierra Club, Hawaii Chapter, 4/27/2009 12:17:48 PM
Is Bias Against the Military the Real Reason for Proposed Name Change of Oahu's Fort Barrette Road?
By Earl Arakaki, 4/27/2009 10:49:46 AM
Hawaii Lawmakers Missing Opportunity to Downsize Government, Give Taxpayers Relief
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 4/27/2009 10:31:01 AM
Gov. Lingle, Veto This Tax Hike Bill
By Rep. Gene Ward, R-Hawaii Kai, 4/23/2009 3:09:00 PM
Senate Bill 199 Would Kill Act 221, The Key to Investments in Hawaii
Open Letter to Hawaii Lawmakers
By Hawaii Science and Technology Council, 4/21/2009 3:40:41 PM
Battle Over Higher Cigar Tax at the Hawaii State Capitol
By Les Drent, 4/20/2009 8:49:51 AM
Hawaii Lawmakers' Overt Grab for Money Could Mean Higher Costs for Taxpayers
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 4/20/2009 8:45:46 AM
Governor Lingle's Plan for Stimulus Money Makes Sense
By Victory Kneisley, 4/20/2009 8:34:48 AM
Hawaii's Proposed Climate Change Task Force Will Waste Precious Taxpayer Resources
By Jeffrey K Lyons, Ph.D., 4/16/2009 11:41:49 AM
Imaginary Crime?
Rep. Joe Bertram’s actions are not only disgusting, they are dangerous
By Willes K. Lee, 4/16/2009 11:13:12 AM
How You Can Help Get Aspartame Out of Hawaii and Reasons to Do So
By Stephen Fox and Betty Martini, 4/16/2009 11:13:03 AM
Public Supports Hawaii Superferry - So Should the Legislature
Open Letter to Senator Hanabusa
By Michael A. Lilly, 4/15/2009 9:33:22 AM
Hawaii Taxpayers - April 15 Is Your Day to Fight Back
By Rep. Kymberly Pine, R-Ewa, 4/13/2009 10:47:48 AM
Hawaii's Doctor Shortage Not Helped by Hawaii Lawmakers
By Malcolm R. Ing, M.D. , 4/13/2009 9:48:27 AM
Overtaxed Already, Hawaii Residents Could See a New County Sales Tax Imposed
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 4/13/2009 9:05:11 AM
Hawaii's 2009 Legislative Session Producing Few Positive Results for Healthcare Reform
By Jan Shields, 4/9/2009 1:55:17 PM
An Open Letter to Hawaii's Democratic Party Senators on HB 444 Relating to Civil Unions
By Andre Lemond, 4/8/2009 10:00:18 AM
Card Check Bill Offers Entire Communities Chance for a Better Life
By Joan Takano, 4/7/2009 10:55:55 AM
Hawaii's Recreational Renaissance Plan to Restore State's Parks Needs Legislative Tweak
Department of Land and Natural Resources needs a small amount of state bonds to begin the state park improvements that will leverage the new fees and revenues. Without that kick start, the plan won’t work.
By Clark Hatch, 4/7/2009 9:52:09 AM
Hawaii Senate Democratic Caucus to Discuss New Version of Civil Unions Bill Today
Still Same-Sex Marriage by Another Name
By Dennis Arakaki, 4/7/2009 9:49:39 AM
Omnibus Tax Measure Likely Unless Public Employees Give Hawaii Taxpayers a Break
Special from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 4/6/2009 9:43:34 AM
Karen's Law Scheduled for Senate Hearing on Monday
By Sarah Ann Hunt, 4/3/2009 9:47:49 AM
Governor Lingle’s Budget Makes Sense
By Willes K. Lee, 4/2/2009 2:45:52 PM
Hawaii Taxpayers, It's Time to Take Back What We've Worked For
Join the Hawaii Tax Tea Party on April 15
By Sarah Hunt, 4/2/2009 10:10:54 AM
Senate Bill Now Pending in the House Will Save Children From Drowning
Open Letter to Rep. Yamane: Please Schedule a Hearing on SB 1057 known as Sharkey's Law
By Allison Schaefers Dubovsky, 4/1/2009 12:39:29 PM
International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association Says Hawaiians Should “`Onipa`a” Against HB895
By Tony Tortoric, 4/1/2009 12:31:02 PM
Hawaii's Street Names Should Remain
By Garry P. Smith, 4/1/2009 12:30:49 PM
Hawaii State Budget Needs to Balance Without Damaging Chances for State's Economic Recovery
March 31, 2009 Presentation to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
By Gov. Linda Lingle, 3/31/2009 2:29:49 PM
Kenneth Copeland Ministries Briefs Hawaii Legislature, Opens House With Prayer
By Daniel de Gracia, II, 3/31/2009 9:28:08 AM
Hawaii DOE Superintendent Could Use a Refresher Course in Basic Math
Here are the facts on the Hawaii State Budget
By Georgina Kawamura, 3/30/2009 8:49:31 AM
Next Hurdle for Hawaii Legislature: Procurement
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 3/30/2009 8:41:55 AM
Does the Hawaii Legislature Really Want to Turn Fellow Workers Against One Another Through Card Signature Intimidation?
Card Check Legislation Needs to Be Killed
By Paul E. Smith, 3/30/2009 8:41:04 AM
Hawaii State Retirees' Pensions Should Not Be Taxed
By Rep. Gene Ward, R-Hawaii Kai, 3/30/2009 8:38:47 AM
Gov. Lingle's Financial Plan Will Balance State Budget Without Raising Taxes
By Willes K. Lee, 3/27/2009 12:51:16 PM
Hawaii's Proposed Car Rental Tax Hike Should Be Opposed
By Kelly William Cobb, 3/27/2009 12:12:27 PM
Civil Union Debate Divided Hawaii
By Logan Laituri, 3/27/2009 12:12:20 PM
Environmental Impact Statement for House Bill 444?
By Paul E. Smith, 3/25/2009 1:07:20 PM
Detailing 1998 Constitutional Amendment Vote Defining Marriage in Hawaii
By Kent Hirata, 3/25/2009 12:08:41 PM
Karen's Law Moves Forward in the Senate
Public Encouraged to Call Senate Judiciary Committee Members to Ask for a Hearing
By Sarah Hunt, 3/25/2009 11:05:49 AM
Hawaii Legislature Has to Go to the People, Not Make the People Come to Them
By Christine Sheppard, 3/25/2009 11:05:24 AM
If Hawaii Lawmakers Don't Learn From Their Mistakes, It Could Prove Costly
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 3/24/2009 10:12:18 AM
Politics As Usual Could Put Hawaii and Its Clean Energy Future at Risk
By Lt. Governor James R. “Duke” Aiona, Jr. , 3/24/2009 10:01:59 AM
Karen's Law Will Help Strengthen Hawaii's Justice System
By Rev. Daniel de Gracia, II, 3/24/2009 9:56:09 AM
Hawaiian Telcom Cannot be Allowed to Fail
By Barry Fukunaga, 3/23/2009 2:23:14 PM
Proposed Car Rental Tax Hike Will Hurt Hawaii Tourists, Locals and Businesses
By Small Business Hawaii, 3/23/2009 10:59:53 AM
Nasty Tax Bills Moving Forward at the Hawaii State Legislature
The Honolulu Tax Day Tea Party is tentatively set for April 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Hawaii State Capitol. Anyone who is against tax increases and excessive government spending should plan to be there
By Sam Slom, 3/20/2009 9:57:13 AM
Civil Union Bill 444 Still in Play at Hawaii Legislature
By Hawaii Family Forum, 3/19/2009 11:26:52 AM
22 Hawaii House of Representatives Members Sign Resolution asking FDA to Rescind Approval for Neurotoxic Aspartame
By Stephen Fox, 3/19/2009 11:14:21 AM
Hawaii Senator Jill Tokuda: Lone Ranger of Coastal Zone Management Protection
By Elizabeth Reilly, 3/17/2009 10:59:20 AM
Proposed Hawaii Legislative Budget Bill Can Be Better
By Rep. Kymberly Pine, R-Ewa, 3/17/2009 9:50:37 AM
House Resolutions Seek to Change Hawaii's Historic Military Street Names
By Earl Arakaki, 3/16/2009 8:42:32 AM
At the Hawaii Capitol, Tax and Fee Hikes Loom
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 3/16/2009 8:36:24 AM
Bill to Abolish the Hawaii Office of Planning Needs Serious Scrutiny
By Rene Garvin, 3/16/2009 8:36:18 AM
Boulders Don't Care Who Is Liable When They Roll Down Hawaii Kai Mountains and Into People and Property
By Rep. Gene Ward, R-Hawaii Kai, 3/13/2009 9:37:28 AM
Hawaii Residents are Drowning in Taxes
By Sarah Hunt, 3/12/2009 1:26:07 PM
State Legislature Shouldn't Plan for Tax Hikes, Personnel Cuts - At Least Until Hawaii's Economic Forecast is Released
By Rep. Gene Ward, R-Hawaii Kai, 3/12/2009 10:56:41 AM
House Republicans Stand Against Taxing Medical Care . . . Twice
By Rep. Lynn Finnegan, R-Stadium, 3/12/2009 10:56:35 AM
Suzanne Chun Oakland for Governor
By Stephen Fox, 3/12/2009 10:47:53 AM
Legislators Spark Hawaii’s Coming Income Tax Exodus
By Daniel Brackins, 3/11/2009 1:35:27 PM
Hawaii Lawmakers Pushing for Aspartame Ban Should Be Commended
By Stephen Fox, 3/11/2009 9:23:54 AM
Hawaii Drivers Under Attack - Again
Now the city council, mayor want to ban cell phone use in automobiles while the legislature considers legalizing the unpopular red light cameras
By Tracy Ryan, 3/11/2009 8:57:01 AM
Hawaii's Physician Shortage Will Be Helped by Medical Tort Reform
By Robert M. Wah, M.D, 3/11/2009 8:48:25 AM
Medical Tort Reform Won't Cost Hawaii Taxpayers A Dime
By Linda Rasmussen, M.D., 3/11/2009 8:47:49 AM
House Members May Launch Last Minute Effort to Undermine Karen's Law on House Floor Tomorrow
Please send in testimony tonight to ensure legislation that mandates juveniles 15-17 years old charged with first or second degree murder, be automatically tried as an adult, has a chance to pass over to the Senate
By Sarah Ann Hunt, 3/9/2009 6:32:35 PM
Hawaii Lawmakers Need Better Planning, Rather Than Knee Jerk Reactions to Constituents' Complaints
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 3/9/2009 9:58:57 AM
Teleworking and Telecommuting Wrongly Being Ignored as Solutions to Oahu's Traffic Problems
By John Bond, 3/6/2009 9:12:34 AM
Hawaii Landowners Should Not Be Exempt From Liability After Rock Slides Cause Damage or Death
By Jeanine Johnson, 3/6/2009 8:57:02 AM
Senators Won't Listen to Hawaii's Patients, Doctors on Tort Reform Issue
By Douglas Suhm, 3/4/2009 9:00:45 AM
Doctors Will Continue to Leave Hawaii Unless Lawmakers Pass Tort Reform Legislation
By Doug Hiller M.D., 3/4/2009 8:58:24 AM
Fighting for Civil Unions in Hawaii: The Church Must Err on the Side of Justice
By Logan Laituri, 3/4/2009 8:34:59 AM
Hawaii Residents Need Tax Relief
Open Letter to House Finance Chair Marcus Oshiro
By Dan Douglass, 3/2/2009 10:44:05 AM
Nicking the Hawaii Taxpayer - Again
Special from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 3/2/2009 10:33:13 AM
State Health Director Supports Second Hospital on Maui, But Why are Our Lawmakers Trying to Ban Competition to the State's Monopoly Facility?
By Jan Shields, 3/2/2009 10:13:40 AM
Civil Union Bill (HB 444 HD1) in Limbo
Opponents Encouraged to Take Action
By Hawaii Family Forum, 2/27/2009 9:44:06 AM
Senate Hearing on Ceded Lands Passed Without the House Granting a Hearing
By Rep. Kymberly Pine, R-Ewa, 2/25/2009 11:31:52 AM
If You Want More Corporate Influence in Hawaii Politics, Stop Reading Now
By Sierra Club, Hawaii Chapter, 2/25/2009 11:13:23 AM
Christians Are on the Right Side in Opposing Civil Unions and Same-Sex Marriage in Hawaii
By Jimmy Kuroiwa, 2/25/2009 11:00:34 AM
Gays and Lesbian Citizens of Hawaii Shouldn't Be Discriminated Against
Civil Union Legislation Pending in the Hawaii Senate Should Be Passed
By Congressman Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, 2/24/2009 2:29:15 PM
Maui Constituents Ask Lawmakers to Back Legislation That Allows for Additional Medical Centers on Their Island
By Jan Shields, 2/24/2009 10:55:50 AM
Hawaii's People Voted and Opposed Same Sex Marriage - Hawaii Civil Union Legislation Should Be Opposed
By Lt. Gov. James R. Aiona, Jr., 2/24/2009 10:51:19 AM
Civil Union Legislation: A Travesty to Our Democratic Process
Open Letter to Senator Robert Bunda
By Most Reverend Clarence (Larry) Silva, 2/24/2009 10:20:32 AM
Hawaii Gas Tax Exemption Should Not Be Renewed
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 2/24/2009 10:03:59 AM
Christians Find Themselves on the Wrong Side of a Pivotal Social Issue - Civil Unions
By Logan Laituri, 2/23/2009 12:34:33 PM
Civil Union Bill (HB 444 HD1) Scheduled for Hearing Tuesday
By Hawaii Family Forum, 2/23/2009 12:22:00 PM
Aspartame Exposure Triggered Central Nervous System Problems, Depression
Hawaii Should Support Resolution to Ask FDA to Ban Product from the Marketplace
By Ralph G. Walton MD, 2/23/2009 11:00:18 AM
Fixing the Mortgage Fraud Prevention Act 137 of 2008 – SB 34 & HB 233
By Walt Harvey (R), 2/23/2009 9:38:48 AM
Why Faith In God Is Critical To The Success Of Our State And Nation
House Bill 1282 Deserves A Hearing This Week At The State Legislature
By Daniel de Gracia II, 2/23/2009 9:38:28 AM
Civil Union Legislation Will Set the Stage for Same Sex Marriage in Hawaii
By James Hochberg, 2/20/2009 8:19:19 AM
Rally Planned to Protest Proposed Hawaii Civil Union Bill
By Leon Siu, 2/19/2009 12:46:36 PM
Aspartame Ban Bill Deserves a Hearing
Open Letter to Rep. Ryan Yamane re: HB 669
By Jade Bruhjell, 2/19/2009 11:50:51 AM
Alert: Hawaii Aspartame Ban Bill Will Die If The Public Don't Call Chairman Hawaii Senator David Ige Immediately
By Stephen Fox, 2/18/2009 9:43:29 AM
Thank Your House Lawmaker, Rep. Angus McKelvey
While You're At It, Take Action on HB984
By Nancy Lee, 2/17/2009 4:10:43 PM
Aspartame Ban Bill Would Protect the People of Hawaii
Open Letter to Hawaii Senator David Ige
By Betty Martini, 2/17/2009 3:45:09 PM
Making Sense of Hawaii Legislative Disconnects
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 2/17/2009 9:06:11 AM
Don't Follow Oregon's Lead: Say No to Assisted Suicide
By Charles Bentz, MD, 2/13/2009 10:08:04 AM
Protect Yourself and Family: Don't Legalize Physician Assisted Suicide in Hawaii
By Margaret K. Dore, 2/12/2009 12:37:57 PM
'Death With Dignity' Bills Should Not Be Fast-Tracked Through Hawaii Legislature
By Dr. & Mrs. Joseph DiCostanzo, Jr. (M.D.), 2/11/2009 12:33:54 PM
Hawaii Entrepreneurs Should Not Be Forced to Attend a State-Mandated Class When Starting Up a New Business
By Jack Schneider, 2/9/2009 11:40:40 AM
Is Hawaii's High Cost Of Living Costing Lives?
By Daniel de Gracia, II, 2/9/2009 10:03:44 AM
Hawaii Lawmakers Need to Make Tax Increase Transparent
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 2/9/2009 9:57:46 AM
25-Year-Old Health Start Program In Danger
Gov. Linda Lingle Eliminated the Funding for This Important Program from Her Budget
By Sen. Will Espero, D-Ewa, 2/9/2009 9:57:12 AM
Banning Snaring, an Ancient Hawaiian Hunting Practice, Hurts Hawaiian Families
By Dr. Max Cooper, 2/6/2009 2:37:18 AM
Ewa Field Should Be Preserved as a Historic Site in Honor of Those Slain There Defending Our Freedom in WWII
By Daniel Paul de Gracia, II, 2/6/2009 2:37:10 AM
HB1660 Declares Ethnic Hawaiians An 'Indigenous People'
By Kenneth R. Conklin, Ph.D., 2/6/2009 2:36:19 AM
Hawaii is Leading the Way in Battle to Ban Harmful Sweetener - Aspartame
By Stephen Fox, 2/5/2009 12:00:40 PM
Proposed Legislation Removes Requirements to Retreat and Surrender When Criminal Demands It Before Use of Force Can Be Legally Justified
Passing SB 236 will be a great first step to making sure victims aren’t further victimized by a system meant to protect them
By Bill Richter, 2/5/2009 10:31:57 AM
Hawaii Law Needs to Support Commuter Buses
By Dale Evans, 2/4/2009 10:17:40 AM
Civil Unions Legislation Scheduled for Hearing on Thursday at the Hawaii State Capitol
Please ask lawmakers to oppose this bill
By Hawaii Family Forum, 2/4/2009 9:44:38 AM
Challenges and Opportunities for Hawaii's Health Care System on Maui
By Jan Shields, 2/4/2009 9:38:51 AM
Bodies Exhibition Has Been Tasteful and Dignified, Shouldn't Be Banned by Legislature
By John Corboy, 2/4/2009 9:35:53 AM
Bills in the Legislature Will Interfere With the State's Right to Sell Any Parcels of Ceded Lands
By Kenneth R. Conklin, Ph.D., 2/4/2009 9:29:42 AM
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