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?
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Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission reports show Friends of Elle Cochran no longer running deficit
If you’ve looked at the campaign disclosure reports for Friends of Elle Cochran at any time in the last eight years or so, you’d see considerable debt. In fact, the campaign committee’s deficit was $58,995.38 as of June 30, 2017. But the committee’s latest report, which covers July 1-Dec. 31, 2017, shows the campaign is now running a $10,131.99 surplus. The reason, according … [Read more...] about Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission reports show Friends of Elle Cochran no longer running deficit
QuizUnderstood: What do you know about CBS rebooting old TV shows like Magnum P.I.?
1. On Oct. 22, The Maui News reported that a candidate for Maui County Mayor has, in fact, decided NOT to run in 2018. Who is the candidate? A. Maui County Councilmember Elle Cochran B. Maui County Councilmember Don Guzman C. Former Maui County Councilmember Mike Victorino D. Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui E. South Maui Representative Kaniela Ing 2. On the afternoon of … [Read more...] about QuizUnderstood: What do you know about CBS rebooting old TV shows like Magnum P.I.?
Maui County Councilmember Elle Cochran officially announces Mayoral campaign
And it's official: Maui County Councilmember Elle Cochran is running for Mayor. Her new campaign website, Elle4mayor.com, went live Wednesday night. "I became involved in government because I realized that the leaders in office at the time were not representing my voice or the will of the people," Cochran says on the website. "I went from never having voted in my life, to … [Read more...] about Maui County Councilmember Elle Cochran officially announces Mayoral campaign
Quizunderstood: What do you know about Chris Pratt?
1. According to the Aug. 11 Maui News, Alexander & Baldwin’s second quarter report shows that the company’s agribusiness division made $400,000 in profits. What did their ag bring in profit-wise during the same quarter last year? A. $506,000 B. $1.8 million C. $3.1 million D. $5.9 million E. $8.3 million 2. Though Neldon “AZD” Mamuad, the founder of the … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: What do you know about Chris Pratt?