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We can carry signs, and we should,  We can organize and we can march, and yes we should do this as well.  And absolutely we must offer testimony and write letters to the editor.  And we must vote, and support … Continue reading →

Yesterday, April 9th 2019, marked another chapter in the ongoing water wars, aka HB1326 HD2. There were strong rumors that there would be an attempt to “pull the bill to the floor”, and force a vote on the HD2, which … Continue reading →

All hands on deck.  As expected the power and political muscle of A&B will not easily be letting go of their $62,000,000 and our water.  Civil Beat is reporting: “Some senators want to help A&B.  Now, sources say leadership in … Continue reading →

We won.  HB1326 HD2 (corporate water theft bill) is dead. At least for now.  13 members of the Senate or 26 members of the House could revive it if they choose (to their political peril I believe), but for now … Continue reading →

We have less than 24 hours to impact the final decision.  If you already know the story, skip to the bottom and please start calling and emailing Senators. Yesterday, April 2nd the Hawaii State Senate held its first and only … Continue reading →

Just when you think things can’t get worse, they do.  Welcome to “Gut and Replace”. Corporate water theft and HB1326 – and now HB1171. Senator Donovan Dela Cruz Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee as if by magic, has … Continue reading →

While the rank and file membership in the House may be able to claim they were not fully aware of the facts and circumstances that are driving this measure, the same cannot be said for State Senators who are poised … Continue reading →

In case you are not on my email list…here is what I sent out this morning! https://mailchi.mp/garyhooser/cannabis-corporate-water-theft-and-minimum-wage-your-action-needed-to-oppose-hb1326-killthebill-startovernextyear The legislative session is quickly heading to the finish line. The legalization of cannabis for responsible adult use appears to be dead for … Continue reading →

It is not an exaggeration to say that political careers will rise and fall on the actions or inactions taken by legislators with regards to the success or failure of HB1326 HD2 (referred to by opponents as the water theft bill). … Continue reading →

“I have been testifying (for 2-3 minutes) at water meetings in Haiku and at the County Council since I was 15 years old, I am now 53.  I have witnessed most of the other people that spoke that evening, do … Continue reading →