Monthly Archives: April 2022

I’m hoping Congressman Kai Kahele does in fact run to be Hawaiʻi’s next governor. We should be so lucky. As a former Kauai Councilmember, State Senator, and Majority Leader, I’ve seen lots of politicians come and go. I can say … Continue reading →

Update: HB2510 Passed! $18 in 2028, increases tip penalty BUT makes permanent refundable EITC – it’s a win but should not have taken 4 years. Mahalo to all for the emails/calls, for standing in hot sun holding signs. Mahalo Kim … Continue reading →

Minimum wage workers and all Hawaiʻi will lose if HB2510 SD1 is not scheduled today and approved by Monday. Please call and email today House Speaker Scott Saiki and Senate President Ron Kouchi (scroll down for contact info). These two … Continue reading →

Top executives of Hawaii’s largest publicly traded companies received an average pay increase of more than $750,000 in 2021. Their average take-home pay:$4.5 million (HNN). Hawaii legislators themselves will receive a 10% pay raise this coming year, and most if … Continue reading →

I know we occasionally differ on things ;-), but I’m sure we are mutually disgusted by the conduct of many in elected office. The culture of power and fear that permeate the state capitol is common knowledge among virtually everyone … Continue reading →

Many of us hoped we’d see some changes at the legislature after a couple of our lawmakers were caught with envelopes full of cash. But there will be no meaningful changes this year, at least not before election time. The … Continue reading →

The 2022 Kauaʻi election line-up is slowly starting to take shape. As of 04/15, 10 residents have formally expressed interest in running for the 7-member County Council. In 2020 there were 21 candidates on the primary ballot, with the top … Continue reading →

Multiple media outlets reported last week that in a bid to cool off a hot housing market, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government announced it will ban foreign investors from buying homes in Canada for two years. The Canadian government took … Continue reading →

Please take the time to show up. That’s who wins you know. The people that show up. On Kaua‘i at 6pm, there is a “must-attend” virtual panel and community discussion on what’s happened, what’s happening, and what still needs to … Continue reading →

Jeff asked me to tell my story about Bill 2491 and our fight against the 4 largest chemical companies in the world. He wanted to know how it started and of course how it ended. Jeff Gere, a Hawaiʻi storyteller … Continue reading →