Author Archives: garyhooser

Act 45 (formerly SB3095CD1) contains 6 main components: 1- A ban on the use of the RUP and neurotoxin chlorpyrifos. This ban takes effect immediately however temporary permits will be granted allowing continued use for up to 4 years, at … Continue reading →

Hawai’i made history today when Governor David Ige, watched by representatives of the community from across the islands, signed into law Senate Bill 3095, banning all uses of chlorpyrifos, a neurotoxin that has been banned for home use for over … Continue reading →

I have been warned by many friends on every island that those in traditional positions of power are concerned that the progressive movement is growing too strong. They are concerned we will in fact win too many seats at the … Continue reading →

I have known and worked with Kim Coco Iwamoto for over 16 years and she has my total support in her quest to become Hawaii’s next Lieutenant Governor.   Kim Coco is the real deal.  She is bright, articulate, hard … Continue reading →

I want to thank Keali’i Lopez and Tim Vandeveer for their commitment to the Democratic Party, and for being willing to “put themselves out there”, for all of us. In a 529-472 (weighted) vote this past Sunday, May 27, Tim Vandeveer, the Chair … Continue reading →

The legislature and the public has been playing a game of “whack a mole” for a long, long time, effectively dodging the question and responsibility of properly funding Hawaii’s public education system. They say no to increasing the General Excise … Continue reading →

With less than three weeks left until the filing deadline, the latest Office of Elections Candidate Filing Report of Friday May 18, makes for interesting reading and rife speculation. At the top of the ticket for the County is the … Continue reading →

As I am sure you already know, it is really not about the chemical companies.  Nor is it about affordable housing or raising the minimum wage, or protecting water and the environment.  It’s about interests, not issues.  And it is … Continue reading →

The passage yesterday of SB3095CD1 marks an auspicious moment in the legislative history surrounding pesticide regulation in Hawaii. Now on its way to the desk of Governor David Ige, SB3095CD1 contains a “first in the nation” ban on the use … Continue reading →

SB3095CD1 was passed unanimously by the Senate/House Conference Committee! We still must pass floor votes in both the House and the Senate tomorrow Tuesday May 1, starting at around 10am in the Senate and 9am in the House.  The next … Continue reading →