On Politics: Trump drove isle Republicans away; what about now?
Ballotpedia, which bills itself as the “encyclopedia of American politics,” looks at Hawaii and claims that “Hawaii has a Democratic trifecta.” Read more
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On Politics: 64% Council raises stir musings on ‘uku pau’ results
As one legal reference explained, “uku pau” means “to jump around like a flea to quickly finish the work.” Read more
On Politics: Doc training helps Green, but no quick fix for state
So for a physician, such as Hawaii’s Gov. Josh Green, who received his M.D. from Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at Pennsylvania State University, to succeed, he needs both agility and compassion. Read more
On Politics: Homelessness persists here, despite govs’ attempts
Hawaii’s governors may live in Hawaii’s most expensive and identifiable public housing, but worrying about housing is still a top-of-mind concern for recent Washington Place occupants. Read more
On Politics: Has rail’s ridership train already left the station?
Someday the train will come. Mayor Rick Blangiardi, who held a news conference last week to start talking up the arrival of rail service, issued the latest assurance. Read more
On Politics: Gov. Green getting $200M discretionary fund raises eyebrows
This year’s version of the state budget belongs to Gov. Josh Green — not that he owns it, but an unheard-of $200 million in state money is designated to Green to spend essentially as he sees fit. Read more
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On Politics: Retraining legislators on lobbyists’ donations
If you want your dog to listen to you, give your four-legged buddy a treat. Walks, pats on the head and warm praise may work, but nothing focuses their brain like treats. Read more
On Politics: Lawmakers must be steady, not heady, on budget
Today’s topic: the state’s money. The plan? Spend it if you got it. Read more
On Politics: In a profession based on trust, state lawmakers must learn that cooperation is the rule
The speaker of the House, Rep. Scott Saiki, has 29 years of service in the Legislature, so his reading recommendations should make good advice. Read more
On Politics: Kakaako Makai reopens drama between state, OHA
Should we protect or develop the critically important Kakaako Makai area? Read more
On Politics: Rail’s Civic Center terminus: temporary or permanent?
Showing remarkable optimism, city officials are calling the next phase of the much-troubled transit system the “HART 2022 Recovery Plan.” Read more
On Politics: Voters, heed how vote goes on huge city pay raises
One of the jobs of the City Council is figuring out how much it should get paid. Read more
On Politics: Recreational pot legalization going up in smoke
Again, Hawaii is getting ready to not approve a bill to legalize the private use of a limited amount of marijuana. Read more
On Politics: Enough talk, talk, talk about new stadium; build it
What should we talk about? How about building a stadium? Instead of turning a shovel and breaking ground, we apparently adore endless debate instead of immediate construction. Read more
On Politics: Gov. Green’s tax push laudable, but not foundational change
Not since the work done by Gov. Ben Cayetano’s 1998 Economic Revitalization Task Force has Hawaii’s economy been so questioned and held up to scrutiny. Read more
On Politics: Green has big plans to help those in need, but will need allies in Legislature
We have a new governor and a new Legislature. Josh Green has had Governor attached to his name for less than 90 days and the Legislature won’t reach its official 2023 halfway mark until March 14. Read more
On Politics: New governor faces a Legislature in no mood to ‘buddy up’ and support his agenda
So far Gov. Josh Green’s term in office appears to be going much the way veteran state legislators warned, and that’s not good. Read more
On Politics: Let good public planning for Kakaako waterfront prevail
If Carl Sandburg can call Chicago the “City of the Big Shoulders,” city planners can also dub the marvelous city as the city of big promises kept. Read more
On Politics: Sen. Kurt Fevella’s bluster distracts from policy issues
Finally! Last week, Gov. Josh Green, not Doc Green, nor private citizen Green or Legislative Observer Green, met the Hawaii State Legislature and the result was both unpleasant and needlessly heated. Read more
On Politics: Gov. Green’s largesse includes something for everyone
Was TV personality Oprah visiting Hawaii when Hawaii Gov. Josh Green was writing up his first State of the State address? Probably not, but it sure sounded like she could have helped with it. Read more
On Politics: Gov, lawmakers being enough on same page would yield results
As Hawaii’s legislative leaders ready their 2023 plans, it is obvious that the practice of just glossing over differences between the state administration and the lawmakers is ending. Read more
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