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About garyhooser

This blog represents my thoughts as an individual person and does not represent the official position of any organization I may be affiliated with. I presently serve as volunteer President of the Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action (H.A.P.A.) www.hapahi.org I am the former Vice-Chair of the Democratic Party of Hawaii. In another past life, I was an elected member of the Kauai County Council, a Hawaii State Senator, and Majority Leader, and the Director of Environmental Quality Control for the State of Hawaii - in an even earlier incarnation I was an entrepreneur and small business owner. Yes, I am one of the luckiest guys on the planet. Please visit my website AND sign up for my newsletter (unlike any email newsletter you have ever gotten, of that I am sure) - http://www.garyhooser.com/#four “Come to the edge.” “We can’t. We’re afraid.” “Come to the edge.” “We can’t. We will fall!” “Come to the edge.” And they came. And he pushed them. And they flew. - Christopher Logue (b.1926)

Dangerous Times, Require Bold and Responsible Actions – “Hooser -Policy and Politics”

Posted on June 29, 2017 by garyhooser

Policy and Politics – Gary Hooser We are living in interesting and some would say dangerous times.  Daily we awake to news generated by a President who appears increasingly unstable; tweeting out angry, disjointed and cryptic messages in the early … Continue reading →

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An impetus for change – Pono Hawaii Initiative

Posted on June 14, 2017 by garyhooser

It is critically important that we act now to move the politics & policy needle forward here in Hawaii. To keep the momentum going requires action, leadership and focus.   The Pono Hawaii Initiative (PHI) has been formed to do … Continue reading →

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2017 Legislature – Fail

Posted on May 1, 2017 by garyhooser

By almost all measures, the 2017 legislative session deserves a report card dominated by “F’s”. Instead of rising to the occasion, the Hawaii legislature is closing its session wallowing in the abyss of failure, well beyond the low end of … Continue reading →

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Kabuki smoke and mirrors political BS (with all due respect)

Posted on April 3, 2017 by garyhooser

If they really wanted to, the Hawaii legislature and/or the Department of Agriculture could ban chlorpyrifos today. In yesterdays April 2nd Honolulu Star-Advertiser headlined “Push to ban insecticide builds at Legislature, Rep. Chris Lee Chair of the House Energy and … Continue reading →

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HB790 and my discussion with Kauai Rep. Morikawa

Posted on March 8, 2017 by garyhooser

Below is a chain of communications between myself and Representative Dee Morikawa who represents the west side of Kauai which is home base for the chemical companies, Dow, Dupont and Syngenta. I posted the below on FaceBook on Tuesday March … Continue reading →

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Hooser To Host KKCR “Policy & Politics” Talk Show

Posted on February 11, 2017 by garyhooser

Starting this Monday February 13, from 5pm until 6pm I will be joining the hardworking volunteers at KKCR and hosting a regular talk show entitled “Policy & Politics”! “Policy & Politics” will focus on exploring topics dealing with all levels … Continue reading →

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Time To Legalize Pot In Hawaii – It’s The Right Thing To Do And Frankly We Need The Money

Posted on February 11, 2017 by garyhooser

It’s time now to legalize cannabis for recreational use by adults in Hawaii. The recreational use of cannabis is already legal in Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Washington D.C.. It is the right thing to do … Continue reading →

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Hawaii State Senate and House regularly violate the State Constitution – or not?

Posted on January 4, 2017 by garyhooser

At the recently held Hawaii Peoples Congress issues with regards to the “accountability of elected officials” was a hot topic of discussion. The matter of the Maui County Council flaunting the Sunshine Law was discussed. Another complaint is filed against … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: EPA files complaint against Syngenta for farmworker safety violations on Kauai

Posted on December 15, 2016 by garyhooser

From EPA – HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has filed a complaint alleging that Syngenta Seeds, LLC violated numerous federal pesticide regulations meant to protect agricultural workers at its crop research farm in Kekaha, Kauai. EPA is seeking … Continue reading →

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Time For Kauai Council To Put Health Over Profits (actually it is well past time)

Posted on December 14, 2016 by garyhooser

The proposed repeal of Ordinance 960 formerly known as Bill 2491 is another indicator of the power and influence the west side chemical companies hold in our community. Because the courts have already invalidated the measure, repealing it serves no … Continue reading →

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