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My friends, politics isn’t a hobby or a past time. At its center, politics is community, and we as office holders are obliged to address our efforts to the greater good of the larger community. At its heart, politics is about doing good and relieving suffering. If politics is done right, it is all about making life better for people.

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie delivered his second State of the State address before the state Legislature on Monday, Jan. 23 laying out investment goals that build upon the economic progress made during the last year. “There was no way for us to have balanced our budget and achieved today’s fiscally favorable outlook without the [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE Following Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s State of the State address Monday, Jan. 23, Senate President Shan Tsutsui issued the following statement: The Governor delivered an inspiring and encouraging speech. He talked about his new day initiatives and his vision for the State, while sharing a lot of details regarding those proposals. “It is encouraging [...]

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‘Earlier this month, the Council of Revenues projected a 3 percent decline in our revenue forecast, which amounts to $130 million. The question then, is how do we address what could be a daunting fiscal picture.’

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov, Linda Lingle announced in her State of the State Address she will propose a constitutional amendment to rename and revise the State’s Rainy Day Fund to create a Fiscal Stabilization Fund. This fund will shield Hawaii in future years from the need to raise taxes during periods when the economy is contracting [...]

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