Posted on 7:45 am, Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Tags: joseph souki, scott saiki
“As you know, the State Ethics Commission announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with Representative Joseph M. Souki concerning allegations of workplace harassment. “Although it was not a signatory to the settlement agreement, the House of Representatives concurs with the settlement agreement and will abide by its terms.
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Posted on 12:56 am, Friday, January 23, 2015. Tags: donna mercado kim, joseph souki, legislature 2015
MEDIA RELEASE Opening Day, the first day of the legislative session, is an exciting time for all. Attendees rise early and flock to the Hawaii State Capitol to get first-come, first-served seats in the Senate chamber. Filled with curiosity and anticipation, they look out over the guardrails as lawmakers, dignitaries, families and friends greet each […]
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Posted on 9:29 pm, Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Tags: billy kenoi, joseph souki, legislature 2014, sam slom
Hawaii 24/7 Staff State lawmakers headed Wednesday to the Capitol to start their 4-month legislative session where the budget and preschool education likely will be among the top priorities. Senate Minority Opening Day Comments at the 28th State Legislature by State Senator Sam Slom Senate President Kim, Governor Abercrombie, distinguished former State Senators, guests and […]
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Posted on 10:33 pm, Friday, October 4, 2013. Tags: house of representatives, joseph souki, karen awana
MEDIA RELEASE Speaker Joseph M. Souki has announced that Rep. Karen Awana has resigned her position as Majority Floor Leader of the Hawaii House of Representatives. Awana submitted a letter Friday resigning her position to the Speaker’s Office stating that she was grateful for the opportunity to serve on the House leadership team, however under […]
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Posted on 6:58 am, Saturday, June 29, 2013. Tags: joseph souki, neil abercrombie, sonna mercado kim, veto
MEDIA RELEASE Earlier this week, Gov. Neil Abercrombie informed the state Legislature of his intent to veto nine bills passed during the 2013 legislative session. After reviewing the bills and discussions with members of the Legislature, House Speaker Joseph M. Souki and Senate President Donna Mercado Kim announced it does not appear at this time […]
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Posted on 11:12 pm, Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Tags: doma, joseph souki, neil abercrombie, same sex marriage, tulsi gabbard
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie strongly supports the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act in United States v. Windsor, which will now afford full federal rights to all couples married in states that allow same sex marriage. Abercrombie said: “In Hawaii, we believe in fairness, justice and […]
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