On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the state Senate voted again on SB1, the bill legalizing same-sex marriage. The vote was 19-4 with two excused, which came as no surprise given that Senate Judiciary Chairman Clayton Hee had predicted an easy passage the week before. On the morning of Nov. 13, Governor Neil Abercrombie–who had called the Legislature into Special Session to deal with this … [Read more...] about State of Hawaii Finally Legalizes Same Sex Marriage
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Candidate Mele Carroll
MELE CARROLL Running for: State Representative, District 13 (East Maui, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molokai) Running against: Simon S. Russell Birthplace: Honolulu Profession: Incumbent Electoral Win/Loss Record: 3/1 First electoral victory: 2006 Supports: Organized labor, affordable health care access, GMO food labeling Opposes: Environmental degradation, bullying, campaign … [Read more...] about Candidate Mele Carroll
Wondering If We Should Care About Mele Carroll And Her Campaign Finance Deadline Issues While Mazie Hirono Erases Ed Case With A Single TV Ad
MELE CARROLL STILL CAN’T MEET A CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT DEADLINE You know what’s depressing? Reading the newspaper. And I know, because I write for a newspaper. I’m serious. In the last week, it seems that every time I open a paper or check my Google News Reader, I read some downer of a story that forces me to ask why we even bother to have laws and constitutions and … [Read more...] about Wondering If We Should Care About Mele Carroll And Her Campaign Finance Deadline Issues While Mazie Hirono Erases Ed Case With A Single TV Ad
County Budget Rejects Funding Request For Hana Arts
For the past two decades, Hana Arts has been providing arts and cultural programs to the remote, rural Hana and East Maui community. Due to a decision in a recent County Council budget meeting, they’re going to be $30,000 short next year. Hana Arts formed in 1991 to provide children’s arts and crafts classes. Over the years, their programs have expanded to include classes for … [Read more...] about County Budget Rejects Funding Request For Hana Arts