1. On Mar. 13, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz’s office announced that Maui activist Lance Holter had just gotten himself named to a federal panel. What’s the panel? A. Federal Acquisition Advisory Panel B. Pacific Fishery Management Council C. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation D. Forestry Research Advisory Council E. National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board 2. … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: How well do you know Carleton Ching’s failed DLNR nomination?
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Quizunderstood: How well do you know bills passed out of the Hawaii House of Representatives?
1. On Mar. 6, the Hawaii House of Representatives’ Majority Office announced that more than a hundred bills had so far passed the House and would head to the state Senate. One of those bills was HB 133 HD1–what does this bill seek to do? A. Appropriates money for “micro apartment housing units.” B. Establishes a “little fire ant Pesticide Treatment Coupon Pilot Project.” C. … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: How well do you know bills passed out of the Hawaii House of Representatives?
Quizunderstood: How well do you know Cary & Eddie’s Hideaway?
1. On Feb. 27, a special state House Committee tasked with investigating a residency challenge against Speaker Emeritus Calvin Say found that Say is indeed “qualified to represent Kaimuku, St. Louis Heights, Palolo and the rest of District 20. Who was the Maui-based attorney who represented the plaintiffs challenging Say’s residency? A. David Sereno B. Richard Rost C. Phil … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: How well do you know Cary & Eddie’s Hideaway?
Quizunderstood: How well do you know Wailuku’s new meter maid?
1. There’s a new Maui Police Officer doing parking enforcement in Wailuku Town. What is the officer’s name? A. Nick Krau B. Peter Delima C. David Wikoli D. John D. Jakubczak E. Keith Taguma 2. On Feb. 22, The Maui News reported that though agricultural export shipments from Hawaii ports rose 5.2 percent in 2014, similar shipments from Maui’s Kahului Harbor dropped in the same … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: How well do you know Wailuku’s new meter maid?
Quizunderstood: How well do you popular Hawaii legislation?
1. On Feb. 11, the state House of Representatives press office sent out a news release saying a committee chaired by Maui Democrat Kaniela Ing has received “almost 4,000 pieces of written testimony” on a single package of bills. What do the bills concern? A. Tax reform B. Gambling legalization C. Marine life D. Hawaii’s Health Connector E. Marijuana legalization 2. In a news … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: How well do you popular Hawaii legislation?