tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post7374058992059734461..comments2024-02-11T22:54:18.036-10:00Comments on Hawaii House Blog: Legislature 2008 - Day 10 - Grants-in-Aid CutoffJames Gonserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340807420096636681noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-73717236622127210142008-02-14T08:54:00.000-10:002008-02-14T08:54:00.000-10:00I have heard talk of a public info briefing in Mar...I have heard talk of a public info briefing in March, and the applications will be online soon, but I'm not able to confirm dates with the Finance Chair right now. Will keep folks posted.James Gonserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07340807420096636681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-42036731569782918462008-02-13T18:02:00.000-10:002008-02-13T18:02:00.000-10:00Any developments to report on this topic?Any developments to report on this topic?Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00278477472958926963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-34666936191507328862008-02-01T18:35:00.000-10:002008-02-01T18:35:00.000-10:00Actually, I have thought about it, and how to "ref...Actually, I have thought about it, and how to "reform" the system is a problem.<BR/><BR/>http://poinography.com/?p=5478Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00278477472958926963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-69487366750643011592008-01-31T17:45:00.000-10:002008-01-31T17:45:00.000-10:00Doug, Don't know yet as the Chair is still "consid...Doug, Don't know yet as the Chair is still "considering" the public hearing. The intent for greater transparency is sincere. Suggestions welcomed. We'll post something as soon as we hear about a confirmed process.James Gonserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07340807420096636681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-82024093763050731402008-01-31T17:28:00.000-10:002008-01-31T17:28:00.000-10:00...and after a hearing on the applications, then w......and after a hearing on the applications, then what? The Committee votes up or down on each application? <BR/><BR/>At the end of the day, the one-person GIA subcommittee may have been eliminated, but I reckon that it only means that instead of Representative Magaoay making the selections/allocations, it will be Chair Oshiro. The FIN committee will then be presented with a single vote, up or Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00278477472958926963noreply@blogger.com