Seriously, I can’t believe this intelligence-insulting contraption known as the 2016 Election hasn’t exploded yet, like the unstable engine that it is. For anyone with even three functioning neurons, this year’s presidential contest has been a daily, sometimes hourly assault on the senses from which we may never recover as a society. There are a million examples of crimes … [Read more...] about University of Hawaii researchers and Miami Beach residents deal with horror story known as sea level rise
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President Barack Obama signs NATIVE Act into law
In other news, today President Barack Obama signed the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act into law. The new law, as a press release from U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, D–Hawaii (who co-introduced the Act) put it, “will enhance and integrate native tourism, empower native communities, and expand unique cultural tourism opportunities in the United … [Read more...] about President Barack Obama signs NATIVE Act into law
Uncle Sam tosses Hawaii a few bucks to protect endangered species
Hawaii got a few bucks from Uncle Sam last week to help protect threatened and endangered species, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz announced on Sept. 15. According to Schatz, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has agreed to spend an additional $3.8 million on four endangered species programs. Now we know that in Washington, $3.8 million is couch change–a B-2 bomber burned up at … [Read more...] about Uncle Sam tosses Hawaii a few bucks to protect endangered species
Quizunderstood: How well do you know Hawaii’s recent tsunami preparation federal grant?
1. On Sept. 8, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz announced that Hawaii would receive federal grant money for tsunami preparation. How much money will Hawaii be getting? A. $375,093 B. $400,762 C. $550,025 D. $625,477 E. $750,163 2. In its Sept. 11 story on the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s lack of transparency in regards to its recent layoffs and buyouts, Honolulu Civil Beat … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: How well do you know Hawaii’s recent tsunami preparation federal grant?
The case against the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act
NOTE: The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act (click here to read the bill's text). It currently awaits President Barack Obama's signature. U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (the bill's sponsor) says the bill will "enhance and integrate native tourism, empower native communities, and expand unique … [Read more...] about The case against the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act