Archive for May, 2007

Senators Shift Committee Assignments

Wednesday, May 30th, 2007

Senate President Colleen Hanabusa today announced that three state senators will voluntarily shift their committee assignments for the next legislative session, and a new committee will be created.        

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“Businesses will receive immediate and meaningful relief across the state…”

Friday, May 25th, 2007

The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Letter (dated May 18, 2007) sent to all Hawaii Legislators.

Building Bridges—Accomplishments of the 2007 Session

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

By Hawaii State Senator and Majority Leader Gary L. Hooser

Several groundbreaking accomplishments marked the 2007 Legislative Session. We can all be proud of Hawai‘i’s Keiki Care Bill, which assures (more…)

On Peter Young…

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007

By Hawaii State Senator Gary L. Hooser  

Our Constitution assigns the Hawaii State Senate the unique responsibility to “advise and consent” on a governor’s appointment to (more…)

Hawaii Farm Bureau Praises 2007 Legislature

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007

Dear Senator Hanabusa,

On behalf of the members of the Hawaii Farm Bureau, I would like to extend our gratitude to you and the Legislature for several of the   (more…)

Legislature Settling Into Its Maturity

Sunday, May 6th, 2007

By Jerry Burris
Honolulu Advertiser Public Affairs Editor

The 2007 Hawai’i Legislature folded its tent rather quietly this past week, which was nothing if not appropriate.  This was not a year for (more…)

Legislature Focused on Housing, Healthcare

Friday, May 4th, 2007

By Derrick DePledge and Treena Shapiro
Honolulu Advertiser Government Writers

State legislators yesterday completed a workmanlike session where they took careful steps to improve affordable housing, healthcare and (more…)

Department Directors Confirmed by the Senate

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007

Sen. Esperoby Hawaii State Senator Wil Espero

The Senate has had the pleasure of confirming several very well qualified, capable, competent administrators as directors of the (more…)