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Republican governors: A gang of reds
THE governors milled around and chatted onstage. Rick Perry, of Texas, muttered to one of his peers, doubtless about the many successes his state has notched up.
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Power From The People: How Energy Consumers Are Paid To Produce
Four states this year implemented feed-in tariffs, incentives that pay customers for the renewable energy they produce and "feed" back into electricity grids.
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The state auditor, citing 'numerous and egregious acts,' has recommended that Gov.
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DBEDT Director Ted Liu under fire
Four years after a luxurious trip to Asia, the State Auditor says Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism Director, Ted Liu, should be fired.
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Hawaii health centers get $3M for efficient energy
Gov. Linda Lingle has released over $3 million to improve energy efficiency at state health centers and other Department of Health facilities.
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Lawmakers Agree On Special Session To End School Furloughs
Leaders of Hawaii state House and Senate on Friday announced they have agreed to hold a special session on Gov.
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How the GOP got its groove back
Finding the epicenter of the looming Republican comeback is pretty easy, at least this week.
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EUTF to discuss health plan delay
The state Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund, responding to concerns about the potential interruption of health care coverage for government workers in January, will hold a special meeting Monday to consider giving workers more time to choose a health plan.
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Gov. Linda Lingle rejected calls earlier this year that education be given priority over other state budget items.
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Hamamoto: Plan May Not Restore All Furlough Days
Gov. Linda Lingle's plan to restore school classroom days may not provide enough cash to eliminate all 27 furlough days she wants, Hawaii Schools Superintendent Pat Hamamoto said.
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Lingle calls for end to school furloughs
The governor now favors taking $50 million from the rainy day fund to do away with school closings in 2010-11 By Rob Shikina POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 16, 2009 Gov.
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Court rejects UPW suit to stop state layoffs
The state's power to lay off workers to balance the budget has been upheld in court, but that doesn't help to balance the budget, which a top official says needs another $500 million.
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U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, in a telephone news conference yesterday, again scolded Hawai'i for its decision to furlough teachers for 17 school days and said the move could hinder the state's ability to garner competitive federal grant money.
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Silence greets Aiona's call for meeting on furloughs
No one has responded to Lt. Gov. James "Duke" Aiona's calls for meetings between the Hawaii teachers union and public school officials to halt the ongoing teacher furloughs.
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Panel says Lingle has money to ease cuts
State senators on a special legislative committee examining public teacher furloughs yesterday said they want to urge Gov.
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Meeting Sought to Settle Hawaii Teacher Furloughs
Lt. Gov. James "Duke" Aiona is asking representatives of the parties involved in Hawaii's controversial teacher furlough program to meet with him immediately to work out a settlement.
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Chinese Chamber working to broaden isle-China ties
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii is pleased to join Gov. Linda Lingle and the director from the state Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism in strengthening the state's long-term economy by increasing business between China and Hawaii.
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Hawaii wants more Chinese tourists
Hawaii, known as the islands of Aloha, is looking to China's growing outbound tourism market as a much-needed new gold mine with its travel industry struggling out of a slump.
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State, federal flags fly at half-staff for Fort Hood victims
Acting Governor James R. "Duke" Aiona, Jr. today ordered all state flags to fly at half-staff until sunset Tuesday in honor of the men and women killed at Fort Hood, Texas yesterday.
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5% pay cut for teachers gets tepid response
An idea pitched by the governor to reduce or eliminate teacher furlough days by swapping them with a 5 percent pay cut for teachers has generated little interest among key union and education officials and lawmakers.
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