In the weeks following Florida’s Parkland high school massacre, a new fervor has set in when it comes to challenging the formerly bulletproof National Rifle Association (NRA)–and the organization is beginning to take some significant hits. Whether it’s the powerful emotions created by angry, grieving Parkland students, or a collective consciousness snap at the news of yet … [Read more...] about What do Maui’s legislators think of the NRA?
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Maui Representatives Lynn DeCoite and Kyle Yamashita holding big Honolulu campaign fundraisers in Honolulu
Hey, if anyone wants to give Representatives Lynn DeCoite, D–13th District, and Kyle Yamashita, D–12th District, a little campaign cash, you can do so in person tonight. All you have to do is fly to Honolulu and stop by the restaurant Mandalay, which specializes in "Cantonese cuisine and Hong Kong style dim sum" tonight (Thursday, Feb. 22) anytime around 5-8pm, according to … [Read more...] about Maui Representatives Lynn DeCoite and Kyle Yamashita holding big Honolulu campaign fundraisers in Honolulu
Quizunderstood: What do you know about Maui candidate Tiare Lawrence’s 2016 campaign?
1. On Feb. 8, the Reason Foundation published a ranking of all 50 states’ highway systems. The ranking analysis touches on highway spending, bridge conditions, traffic fatalities, etc. North Dakota ranked first–where did Hawaii fall in the ranking? A. 7th B. 17th C. 27th D. 37th E. 47th 2. On Feb. 7, Democrat Tiare Lawrence announced that she would once again run in the … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: What do you know about Maui candidate Tiare Lawrence’s 2016 campaign?
HB 2126, which preserves Affordable Care Act provisions for Hawaii residents, is great–mostly
It’s certainly nice to see huge support out there for House Bill 2126, which ensures that key Affordable Care Act provisions will continue for Hawaii residents, even if the federal government finally succeeds in destroying them. Representatives Lynn DeCoite, D–Hana, Lanai, Molokai, and Angus McKelvey, D–West Maui, were among the bill’s many introducers. “The purpose of this … [Read more...] about HB 2126, which preserves Affordable Care Act provisions for Hawaii residents, is great–mostly
Our take on the 2016 Hawaii Primary Election results for Maui County
Well, we have another Primary Election under our belts–another day in the state’s history when we let a sliver of the population narrow our choices for political leadership. As expected, turnout statewide was pretty lousy–a mere 34.8 percent of Hawaii’s registered voters actually showed up (in Maui County, turnout was an even worse 29.6 percent). But even these numbers seem … [Read more...] about Our take on the 2016 Hawaii Primary Election results for Maui County