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MEDIA RELEASE For three first-term Big Island representatives, this year’s budget building process showed them how precarious the journey can be, especially when based on expectations that literally become moving targets. On the House Finance Committee are Big Island Reps. Nicole Lowen (Kailua-Kona, Holualoa, Kalaoa, Honokohau) and Richard Onishi (Hilo, Keaau, Kurtistown, Volcano). Rep. Richard […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Freshman Big Island Representative Richard H.K. Onishi (Hilo, Keaau, Kurtistown, Volcano) has been named as 2013 Legislator of the Year by the state wide Hawaii Farm Bureau. Onishi serves as Vice Chairman of the Agriculture Committee, and member of the Finance; Economic Development and Business; Tourism; and Veterans Military Affairs & International Affairs […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Fact Finding Mission to Focus on Infrastructure, Education, Human Services and Economic Development WHO: Finance Committee, State House of Representatives WHAT: Hawaii Island Site Visits WHEN: Aug. 7 – 9, 2013 WHERE: Kona, Waimea, Hilo Members of the House Finance Committee, chaired by Rep. Sylvia Luke will, tour various sites on Hawaii Island […]

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MEDIA RELEASE WHAT: A community meeting hosted by Rep. Richard Onishi and joined by House leadership to brief the community of the 2013 legislative session and hear feedback on issues that matter to constituents. WHEN: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15 WHERE: Aupuni Center Conference Room 101 Pauahi Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 WHO: State Rep. Richard […]

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MEDIA RELEASE As the 2013 legislative session hits the half way mark, proposed bills affecting the economy and quality of life for Big Island residents have been approved by the House of Representatives and sent to the Senate for further consideration. Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi (Hilo, Keaau, Kurtistown, Volcano, Pahala) has been working to keep […]

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MEDIA RELEASE WHAT: Newly elected State Rep. Richard Onishi (District 3 – South Hilo, Keaau, Honuapo) will host input sessions for community members to share their ideas and concerns about the district as well as their priorities for the 2013 Legislative Session. WHEN/WHERE: * Wednesday, Dec. 5, 7-8 p.m. – Volcano Art Center * Friday, […]

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