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2012 HAWAII STATE SENATE MAJORITY CAUCUS IN THE NEWS
January 2012
January 24, 2012
State funds to go toward center for transplants: Lawmakers pledge to fast-track money for a replacement organ facility at Queen’s (Honolulu Star Advertiser)
Say, Tsutsui Bask in Governor’s Love (Civil Beat)
Lawmakers hopeful “move over” bill will become law (KHON2)
Shared objectives with Senate draw applause (Maui News)
Senator Green Introduces Coffee Labeling Bill (Big Island News Center)
January 23, 2012
Lack of financing stalls high school in South Maui: The state is planning a campus to serve the rising population in the Kihei region (Honolulu Star Advertiser)
January 22, 2012
DesJardins gets Senate OK to be district judge on Maui (Honolulu Star Advertiser)
Governor’s focus will turn to stability (Honolulu Star Advertiser)
Preservation, Replacement and Rehabilitation of State Bridges Discussed (Hawaii Reporter)
January 20, 2012
Growing costs trump schools’ labor contract savings (Honolulu Star Advertiser)
Hawaii’s Legislative Leaders Debate Tax Hikes, Jobs Plan (Hawaii Reporter)
Mortgage foreclosure law revisions advised (Maui News)
Official- Mortgage law saved homes (Hawaii Tribune Herald)
January 19, 2012
Austerity remains the goal in the new session: State lawmakers will approach spending with bond-financed construction projects (Honolulu Star Advertiser)
State lawmakers look to set limits on chemical found in water on Oahu last year (Honolulu Star Advertiser)
Senators put forth major construction proposal (Maui News)
January 18, 2012
Cautious optimism and austerity mark start of 2012 Legislature (Honolulu Star Advertiser)
Job creation, friendly business climate top legislative agenda (Hawaii News Now)
Budget issues greet returning Hawaii Legislature (Hawaii News Now)
Economic, job issues greet state Legislature: Hawaii lawmakers return today to new and old measures (Maui News)
Opening Day Statements Include Plans for Job Creation (Maui Now)
January 17, 2012
French Polynesia President Explores Opportunities to Link Tahiti and Hawaii (Hawaii Reporter)
Hawaii State Senate Majority Caucus Sets its Priorities for the 2012 Legislative Session (Hawaii Reporter)
Hawaii Legislative Informational Briefing on Climate Change (Hawaii Reporter)
Senate Majority Unveils Priorities for 2012 Legislative Session (Maui Now)
January 15, 2012
State bills would add cash flow to hospitals (Honolulu Star Advertiser)
Economic recover is a top priority: Grateful to start with a surplus, lawmakers plan to be cautious about new spending (Honolulu Star Advertiser)
Job, economy priorities for 3 Maui senators (Maui News)
January 12, 2012
Lawmakers Shocked By Exotic Species Invading Hawaii (KITV4)
Reptiles and Invasive Species Problems Creep Up on Capitol (KHON2)
January 9, 2012
Lawmakers want to spend $500M on repair, upkeep (Honolulu Star Advertiser)
Gabbard Holds Legislative Informational Briefings on Climate Change and Invasive Species (Hawaii Reporter)
January 6, 2012
Lower revenue forecast puts crimp in governor’s budget plan (Honolulu Star Advertiser)
January 5, 2012
Taken For a Ride: Senate Education Chair Blasts School Bus Report (Civil Beat)
Liver Patients In Fear After Closure Of Hawaii Liver Center (KITV4)
Expedited process for moving Liver Center to Queen’s Medical Center (Hawaii News Now)
Lawmakers to consider bill regulating coffee labeling (West Hawaii Today)
January 4, 2012
Changes sought to steady housing market (Honolulu Star Advertiser)
