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Into the weeds – Kauaʻi specific but likely to interest all policy nerds, candidates, and attorneys with too much time on their hands

Posted on January 11, 2022 by garyhooser

To be a candidate for the Kauaʻi County Council you must be a resident and a “qualified voter” for two years preceding the election. On the surface this seems like a reasonable requirement. However, it’s the most restrictive in Hawai’i … Continue reading →

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Breaking: Democratic Party of Hawai’i says Blue Dog Ed Case’s actions do not reflect the values of the Party

Posted on January 9, 2022 by garyhooser

This is really remarkable news: On Saturday, January 8th, the Democratic Party of Hawai’i State Central Committee (SCC) passed a Resolution expressing disappointment with Blue Dog Democrat Congressman Ed Case over his position, action, and inaction with regards to the … Continue reading →

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The Hawai’i reapportionment process: Does anyone else find this objectionable and inappropriate, if not downright in violation of the state constitution?

Posted on January 8, 2022 by garyhooser

According to the Hawai’i state constitution Article 4 (Reapportionment) Section 6 #2 states – “No district shall be so drawn as to unduly favor a person or political faction.” Yet: 1) The members of the reapportionment commission responsible for drawing … Continue reading →

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Public policy goals for 2022 – Your thoughts?

Posted on January 3, 2022 by garyhooser

It goes without saying that if we don’t set goals, we are sure not to achieve them. With that in mind, here are 13 public policy goals for your consideration. * Term limits for state legislators * Passage of true … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten 2021 Blog Posts – musings elaborated and quantified

Posted on January 1, 2022 by garyhooser

One of my top goals for 2022 is to write more. Perhaps I will start that book. There is no shortage of topics, both real and imagined 😉 My intention for the moment is that the Hooser Blog will be … Continue reading →

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Red Hill, collateral damage, a bigger picture

Posted on December 22, 2021 by garyhooser

The Hawaiʻi Congressional delegation must do what’s necessary to ensure that the U.S. military comply with the order of Governor David Ige to shut down Red Hill. Furthermore, until the U.S. Military demonstrates they can be trusted to operate in … Continue reading →

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Why Choose Sergio Alcubilla Over Ed Case?

Posted on December 10, 2021 by garyhooser

I’m supporting Sergio Alcubilla in his campaign to unseat Congressman Ed Case in the CD1 because Sergio shares my core values, and Ed does not. Sergio is not beholden to big business, the military, nor to any private special interest … Continue reading →

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The wrongs of the world will not be made right via the curse of apathy.

Posted on December 3, 2021 by garyhooser

As 2021 draws to a close, I think not so much about the coming holidays but more about the work being done in Congress, by our County Council, and in the coming legislative session that opens on Jan. 19, followed … Continue reading →

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Republicans and Conservative Dem’s Join Hands To Weaken The Build Back Better Plan

Posted on November 16, 2021 by garyhooser

Well, the Build Back Better plan has passed. Yes, it’s a historical piece of legislation, but it could have been so much more so. Because of a handful of conservative Democrats and 100% of the Republicans in Congress, 62 million … Continue reading →

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Legislative accountability – Four big problems, one big solution

Posted on November 9, 2021 by garyhooser

Having a government that works for the people and operates in a manner that is transparent and accountable – is a worthy goal that cuts across ideological lines. Thus we must celebrate the Hawaii Supreme Courts’ recent decision on the … Continue reading →

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