Maui Group of the Sierra Club and Akaku are sponsoring a live two hour debate on Tuesday, June 5 from 7-9 pm at the Akaku studio, 333 Dairy Road, Kalahui Candidates who are actively campaigning in Maui County were extended an invitatation.Esther Kia’aina acceptedBob Marx acceptedMufi Hannemann declinedTulsi Gabbard has not responded
2012 Legislature – Last Minute Actions
HB2523_HD1_ – Sets up PUC regulatory framework for a planned interisland electric cable. Senate accepted House version and it passed. Passed. See Maui News article for more – especially the reservations our Maui County Senators expressed about this bill and their attempts to rewrite it to include more community input. Sen English was the only Maui […]
Mayor Arakawa on Radio Call-in Show
On Thursday at 7 a.m., Mayor Alan Arakawa will be in the studio for his weekly “Talk with the Mayor” program with open phone lines for listeners. The number is 242-7800.
Gov. Abercrombie on Radio Call-in Show
Gov. Neil Abercrombie will be appearing on radio station KAOI AM, following the 7 a.m. news Wednesday. KAOI is at 1110 AM and 96.7 FM. Call in number is 242-7800.
Public Meetings on the County Budget
* Thursday Mar 29 at 6 p.m., Paia Community Center. * April 2 at 6 p.m., Kihei Community Center. * April 4 at 6 p.m., Mitchell Pauole Center, Kaunakakai. * April 9 at 6:30 p.m., Pomaikai Elementary School cafeteria, Kahului. * April 11 at 6 p.m., Lahaina Civic Center. * April 13 at 6 p.m., […]
SB755 Testimony Needed Before Wed Mar 21
SUBMIT TESTIMONY HERE:http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/submittestimony.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=755 The House is planning a major ‘bait and switch’ amendment to SB 755 (originally dealing with playing internet poker!). It would allow the governor and all the mayors to exempt projects from HRS 343. A major part of the amendment is found hidden in “Part VI”. Other parts are also bad. Schedule: […]