State of Hawaii Attorney General Douglas Chin joins Marsha Rose Joyner on Navigating the Journey to talk about the legal issues with Senate Bill 1129. We’ll learn what SB 1129 is and what it is not. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then […]
How Legislature Delays Maui Hospital Solutions
Considering Maui hospitals many delays, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii’s Dr. Keli’i Akina highlights how legislation impacts healthcare. The Grassroot Institute has been a supporter of public-private partnerships in general — and the Maui Hospital plan in particular — since the beginning. Having done the research on employment issues under the old system, and after talking […]
The Rail Surcharge
In what can only be described as a victory for the people, the Hawaii State Legislature is perilously close to an act of common sense when it comes to the rail surcharge. Call it an attack of self-awareness — or perhaps self-preservation — but a number of our state senators and representatives have realized that […]
Taxes on the Rise at the Legislature
Hundreds of millions of dollars in new tax increases have been proposed at the legislature, and Hawaii families may be on the verge of a tax revolt. Tom Yamachika, President of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, appears on E Hana Kakou to give insight into the various proposed tax increases, and how they will affect […]
Visiting Aloha State’s House Speaker Joseph M. Souki
Marsha Joyner explores the Hawaii State Capitol and visits House Speaker Joseph M. Souki to teach us more about his role as an elected official. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time […]
Hot Topics II in the 2017 Legislature
More on the 2017 Legislature with your condo insiders, Richard Emery and Jane Sugimura. Tune in to hear about issues to arise in the 2017 Legislature. These include the role of an Ombudsman, Priority of Payment , attorney fees dispute, owner participation in Board Meetings, enforcement of mediation, Act 187, General Manager contract and document […]
How the Legislature Makes a Bill
Kris Coffield, Executive Director of IMUAlliance, visits the Politics in Hawaii Series to teach us about creating a bill for the legislature. We learn the steps involved and hear some examples that could be coming up in the 2017 Legislative session. Kris and Carl also share their thoughts on the events of Pearl Harbor which […]
The 2017 Legislature – What to Expect with the CAI LAC
Chris Porter is an attorney and the chairman of the CAI Legislative Action Committee. Learn more about what you can expect to see in the 2017 Legislative Session, especially in regards to the potential impacts on association living in Hawaii. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday […]
Add Your Voice to Legislative Process – Public Access Opportunities – Hawaii State Legislature
Virginia Beck is the Legislature’s Public Access Coordinator at the State Capitol’s Public Access Room (PAR), a division of the non-partisan Legislative Reference Bureau. Virginia shares the opportunities that PAR offers to citizens who want to add their voice to the Legislative process. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 […]
Big Plans for the Big Island – Senator Kaiali’i Kahlele
State Senator Kaiali`i Kahele was appointed to replace his father, Senator Gil Kahele, who passed unexpectedly earlier this year. He represents Hilo in the Hawaii State Senate. Kaiali`i and Stan discuss the big plans for the Big Island’s energy landscape. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday […]