Tune in for Business in Hawaii with Reg Baker as Hawaii State Representative Gene Ward (District 17) and Hawaii State Representative Andria Tupola (District 43) visit ThinkTech to discuss legislative bills affecting businesses and GOP activities. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then […]
A Sandbox for Innovation: What’s Happening at HTDC
Coming from the sandbox of innovation, Robbie Melton is the Executive Director and CEO of the High Technology Development Corporation (HTDC). Robbie visits Jay Fidell on ThinkTech Tech Talks to highlight HTDC’s programs, including but not limited to Wetware Wednesday, the Hawaii Annual Code Challenge (HACC) and high tech legislation. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on […]
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 […]
A Senate Bill on Medical Aid in Dying – Senator Lorraine Inouye
Hawaii State Senator Lorraine R. Inouye (D) is an experienced legislator of 40 years commitment to public service as member of the Hawai’i County Planning Commission, Big Island Mayor, member of the County Council, and State Senator. Senator Inouye introduced the Senate Bill on Medical aid in Dying at last year’s, 2016 session but it […]
How the Legislature Works – Lobbyist Rules and Roles
Alicia Maluafiti outlines the roles, rules and registration that lobbyists must adhere to. Learn more about the legislative process, including hearings, deadlines, cross over and how the public can and should get involved. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows […]
Speedy Relief – Environmental Exemptions in the 2012 Legislature
Jay Fidell and Bill Spencer discuss the upcoming luncheon program at the Plaza Club on June 28th: Speedy Relief – Environmental Exemptions in the 2012 Legislature ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time […]
A Lollygagging Bill – No Cell Phones in Crosswalk and Less Traffic in Hawaii
After learning about a new lollygagging bill, Jay Fidell adds a few legislative suggestions to consider methods to alleviate some of Hawaii’s constant traffic congestion. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for […]
Status of the Energy Bills in the 2014 session – Sen. Mike Gabbard and Sen. Russell Ruderman
Jay Fidell and his guests, including Sharon Moriaki and Komiko Yoshinari (via skype) discuss energy initiatives on Molokai as well as the status of energy bills in Hawaii’s Senate. The hosts for this episode were Jay Fidell, Sharon Moriwaki. The hosts for this episode were Jay Fidell, Sharon Moriwaki. The hosts for this episode were […]