tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69599025782445332492012-02-10T21:11:56.624-10:00News and commentary from the Majority of the Hawaii House of RepresentativesGeorgettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340807420096636681noreply@blogger.comBlogger19851100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-73595437955467171372012-02-10T18:27:00.000-10:002012-02-10T18:27:06.879-10:00

Samuel Lee NR (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

Georgettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340807420096636681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-72254363011208749522012-02-09T15:08:00.000-10:002012-02-09T15:08:03.125-10:00

Rep. Brower brought the leather but not the lyrics this time— with Miss Hawaii 2011 Lauren Cheape. Earlier this month, Rep. Brower accepted the invitation to be a judge for the Miss Diamond Head and Ala Moana Scholarship Program, preliminary pageants to Miss Hawaii 2012 and Miss America 2013. Other judges included representatives of Hawaii Pacific University, Whole Foods, Halau Na Maka

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734165437334009519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-88497865047734010282012-02-09T14:30:00.000-10:002012-02-10T09:23:20.323-10:00

Leialoha “Rocky” Kaluhiwa testifies in support of HB2806 The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs and the Committee on Water, Land, & Ocean Resources reconvened yesterday to announce their decisions on several pieces of legislation, including the closely watched HB2521, which would transfer Kaka'ako Makai lands to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The Committees deferred the measure and will wait for

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734165437334009519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-38907855526244798142012-02-08T18:20:00.008-10:002012-02-08T18:27:10.775-10:00

Leaders of the tourism industry came with clear messages to share with House lawmakers Monday at an informational briefing with the Tourism Committee: more money is needed for marketing Hawaii at more globally competitive levels and taxing complimentary hotel rooms hurts the industry. The informational briefing was held to discuss the “Tourism Industry’s Major Pocketbook Issues”. Invited to the

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On the next Jordan's Journal, Representative Jo Jordan (District 45 - Waianae, Makaha, Makua) talks with Debbie Lowe Liang, Project Officer for the Environmental Protection Agency, based in San Francisco, and Pake Salmon, Communication Coordinator for Ka Wai Ola O Waianae. Debbie Lowe Liang, who was in Hawaii for a few days, talks about the various grants available to community organizations,

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Today, the Committee on Agriculture adopted several measures aimed at easing the burden on small farmers and bolstering the agriculture industry statewide. The issue of funding for plant quarantine inspectors and support staff is critical to the agriculture industry as a whole; inadequate inspection leads to grave consequences, especially for neighbor islands. Rep. McKelvey (Lahaina, Kaanapali,

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734165437334009519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-89063252706203332342012-02-06T17:23:00.000-10:002012-02-06T17:27:51.666-10:00

Gov. Abercrombie testifies in support of HB2521 HB2521 is an Administration bill aimed at resolving the State's $200 million debt to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs relating to ceded land receipts between November 7, 1978 and July 1, 2012. The bill would transfer 30 acres of land at Kaka'ako Makai to OHA, permanently settling the debt without the State paying any cash. Governor Abercrombie

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734165437334009519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-86704087497133235552012-02-03T16:59:00.002-10:002012-02-06T17:28:38.181-10:00

Hawaii Farmers Union President Glenn Martinez testifies in favor of HB2667 Three bills were adopted by the Committee on Agriculture today, all of which were heard during a joint session with the Committee on Economic Revitalization & Business. Bills HB2151, HB2317, and HB2432 represent significant steps toward developing our agriculture industry by helping local farmers. Introduced by Rep.

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734165437334009519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-35455900284819113852012-02-03T15:50:00.000-10:002012-02-03T15:50:04.852-10:00

 Football fan/ Waikiki Representative Tom Brower with Representatives Sylvia Luke and Scott Saiki, Chief Clerk CJ Leong and NFL Cheerleaders. Rep. Tom Brower, Chair of the House Tourism committee, joined the Pro Bowl Cheerleaders at Wolfgang's Steakhouse (Waikiki), the official home of the NFL Pro Bowl Trophy on January 23, 2012. While there, he ran into Reps. Sylvia Luke and Scott Saiki and

Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702702950948961270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-80797419790053152932012-02-03T15:03:00.000-10:002012-02-03T15:03:59.902-10:00

On the next edition of Kukui Connection, Rep. Marilyn Lee welcomes Healthcare Association of Hawaii President and CEO George Greene. Originally from South Carolina, Mr. Greene has been in Hawai'i representing the HAH for the last 3 years. Mr Greene gives poignant insight into the healthcare industry, which is extremely valuable now with the increase in healthcare costs looming over the state.

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734165437334009519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-74719752720311787182012-02-02T17:30:00.000-10:002012-02-02T17:30:22.482-10:00

Rep. Chris Lee's floor remarks in support of HB 127, which requires hospitals and emergency rooms to provide information about emergency contraception to sexual assault victims, and dispense emergency contraception upon request. Ten members voted "no", while eight voted "yes, with reservations". The measure will now be referred to the House Finance Committee. Each year about 25,000 women become

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Free Tax Clinic Feb 4 Capitol (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702702950948961270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-66645976909955454572012-02-01T16:17:00.001-10:002012-02-02T14:56:02.284-10:00

David Case of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association submits testimony Concepts like sustainability, food security, and food sovereignty have made their way into conversations throughout the state. Today's Committee on Agriculture hearing vetted several pieces of legislation aimed at channeling this new found interest in sustainable agriculture into policy. Of the 11 bills covered at the hearing

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734165437334009519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-80377312481229701172012-02-01T14:18:00.000-10:002012-02-01T14:18:02.724-10:00

Speaker Say joined Governor Abercrombie in congratulating the 2012 NFL Flag Football National Champions, Palolo's "808 Boyz." This marks the first Flag Football National Championship for Hawai'i. In honor of the team's accomplishments, the governor issues a proclamation declaring January 31, 2012 "808 Boyz Day." Despite entering the final round of tournament competition with an undefeated

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734165437334009519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-63673047213485334712012-02-01T12:22:00.000-10:002012-02-01T12:22:58.128-10:00

Many people feel disenfranchised by our government. They feel that our system lacks transparency, accountability, accessibility, and responsiveness. The apathy that, all too often, results doesn't improve this perception; action does. Your rights to take action and participate in the democratic process are not limited to voting in elections or donating to campaigns. Every piece of legislation

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734165437334009519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-74820354837866338962012-01-31T17:34:00.002-10:002012-01-31T17:35:37.113-10:00

Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702702950948961270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-12787303342255911622012-01-31T15:10:00.000-10:002012-01-31T15:10:44.159-10:00

Civil Beat ran a story today about HB2751, a bill which proposes to "create the offense of disrespect of a house of the legislature for disorderly or contemptuous behavior by a person who is not a member of the legislature. Civil Beat's question to Speaker Calvin Say was whether the intent of the bill was a reaction to the recent complaints by Mitch Kahle, the protester who is against the

Georgettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340807420096636681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-73916044227950700312012-01-30T14:12:00.001-10:002012-01-30T14:28:50.099-10:00

Last Thursday afternoon, the Women's Legislative Caucus was joined by constituents, community organizers, military representatives, and a special guest to announce its legislative package for the session. This year's legislation is dedicated to women veterans and a disabled female veteran, Chelsea Ann K. E. Fernandez, attended the press conference, where she was recognized for her service.

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734165437334009519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-88228511999380371692012-01-26T16:40:00.000-10:002012-01-26T16:40:42.000-10:00

Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702702950948961270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-34346779918672912822012-01-26T15:11:00.001-10:002012-01-26T15:11:41.182-10:00

Women's Caucus Package News Release (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734165437334009519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-80248456807739541032012-01-25T17:12:00.000-10:002012-01-25T17:12:24.170-10:00

Rep. Tom Brower never disappoints when it comes to his lyrical performances. It all started in 2009…let’s take a trip down memory lane: May 1, 2009 - “Untitled - Please bow your heads” April 13, 2010 - “It’s Going Down” February 15, 2011 – “Not in my House” March 28, 2011 – “Info Brief your Ego” This year, the Rapper turned Singer-Songwriter turned American Poet, best known to fans as the

Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702702950948961270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-5175441507522977232012-01-25T16:26:00.000-10:002012-01-25T16:26:50.258-10:00

Emergency Contraception bill moves out of Judiciary Committee (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702702950948961270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-23369462775220329982012-01-25T12:55:00.000-10:002012-01-25T12:55:22.728-10:00

It's not common to leave a committee hearing with chicken skin, but it was unavoidable to walk out of today's Committee on Hawaiian Affairs hearing regarding legislation pertaining to Hawaiian language, unmoved. Testimony was heard regarding three bills: HB1973 relating to Hawaiian language immersion programs, HB1984 which would make February "Olelo Hawaii Month," and HB1986 which deals

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734165437334009519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-71841930853415935852012-01-23T17:22:00.000-10:002012-01-23T17:22:44.832-10:00

Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702702950948961270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-6431303973066622212012-01-23T15:14:00.000-10:002012-01-23T15:14:42.138-10:00

HB608 Organ Transplant Facility (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

Georgettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340807420096636681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-48296504578850888902012-01-19T16:37:00.000-10:002012-01-19T16:37:06.497-10:00

Before reconvening the Hawaii Legislature, Speaker Calvin Say and Majority Leader Pono Chong met with reporters to talk about the legislative agenda this year. See what they had to say by visiting the links below: Speaker on KITV. Majority Leader on Hawaii News Now. Later, after the Opening Day Session ended, Finance Chair Marcus Oshiro and Speaker Calvin Say answered reporters' questions on

Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702702950948961270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-8874330025539408102012-01-19T15:26:00.000-10:002012-01-19T15:26:30.838-10:00

The House Green Champion Team (Brandon, Paulette, and Merissa) The January/February issue of the iConserve Energy Initiative's Green Champion Newsletter spotlights Chamber Coordinator Paulette Abe of the House Sergeant-at-Arms Office as a Green Champion. The iConserve Energy Initiative is a program developed by the State Energy Office, Department of Accounting and General Services, and

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734165437334009519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-50344801529459919542012-01-19T12:07:00.000-10:002012-01-19T12:13:37.528-10:00

A delegation from Fukuoka Japan was at the Capitol on Wednesday to commemorate the 30th anniversary of sister-statehood with Hawai'i. The event allowed leaders from both communities to reflect on three decades of economic and cultural cooperation as well as lay the groundwork for many more. Hawaiian Airlines resuming direct flights to Fukuoka later this year will bring the two states even

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734165437334009519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-73474128581977263932012-01-18T18:25:00.000-10:002012-01-18T18:25:59.327-10:00

Did you miss Opening Day of the 2012 Legislative Session? See what happened in these short clips from the Hawaii House Blog YouTube Page. Rep. Ken Ito's grandson, Tyler Mizota, a Punahou student, gave the invocation in Hawaiian and then in English. Rep. Tom Okamura was sworn in in by Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald. Okamura, a former lawmaker, was appointed by Gov. Neil Abercrombie to

Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702702950948961270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-54273085388737559662012-01-18T17:45:00.000-10:002012-01-19T10:30:42.318-10:00

Like last year's Opening Day, the start of the 27th Hawai'i State Legislature was not ushered in with much fanfare. The brevity of speeches and lack of lavish food spreads and entertainment reflects the financial austerity that has resulted from the Great Recession. Despite being a low-key event taking place while the economy is still recovering, the Aloha Spirit was alive and

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734165437334009519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-85326379564133554192012-01-18T17:05:00.001-10:002012-01-18T17:06:47.795-10:00

Speaker of the House Calvin K.Y. Say OPENING DAY REMARKS January 18, 2012 Welcome members to the 2012 Regular Session of the Twenty-Sixth Legislature. And a special welcome to our recently appointed member -- Representative Tom Okamura of District 33, Aiea, Halawa, and Red Hill. I am glad -- and relieved -- to say that we will probably not have to make another extraordinary effort to balance

Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702702950948961270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-30408595371742629602012-01-18T12:18:00.000-10:002012-01-18T13:19:30.309-10:00

*Note: The following opinion piece was submitted to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, which declined to publish it.  We've decided to post it here. Last Thursday[1], this paper reprinted old news about Act 48.  We already knew the foreclosure rate dropped 50-60%.  We already knew the banks are foreclosing through the courts to avoid penalties for fouling up the new non-judicial process. We

Georgettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340807420096636681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-65374202293660313372012-01-17T09:05:00.000-10:002012-01-18T13:19:58.112-10:00

In the next episode of Kukui Connection, Rep. Marilyn Lee will be welcoming newly-appointed Representative Tom Okamura. Although he was recently appointed, this will not be Rep. Okamura’s first time serving in the House. He represented the 33rd District (Aiea, Halawa Valley, Halawa Heights, Aiea heights, Red Hill) from 1980-2000, serving 9 of those years as Majority Leader. Over the

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734165437334009519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-79825125663432171282012-01-12T17:59:00.001-10:002012-01-13T11:05:49.969-10:00

The 2012 Legislative session opens next week Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Bills will be introduced, new and old ideas will be debated in hearings and in the media, and the Capitol will be aflutter with people coming and going. Before our session starts, let’s take a look at what other state legislatures are doing or considering. The National Conference of State Legislatures magazine touches

Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702702950948961270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-16222001202962806922012-01-12T14:11:00.000-10:002012-01-12T14:16:09.511-10:00

$2 million released for Waianae Coast to alleviate flooding Next Puuhulu Stream Clean Up scheduled for January 16th – Volunteers needed Honolulu, Hawaii.  Governor Abercrombie has released $2 million in general obligation bond funds for the planning, design and construction of a flood alleviation project for the Waianae Coast.   The project includes drainage improvements along Puhawai

Georgettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340807420096636681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-15940924552917015832012-01-09T13:05:00.000-10:002012-01-09T13:05:46.148-10:00

Rep Hashem Newsletter January 2012 (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

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2012 Conference Room Schedule (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

Georgettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340807420096636681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-53574796753812186112012-01-05T18:08:00.000-10:002012-01-05T18:08:05.885-10:00

Rep. Marilyn Lee, host and producer of "Kukui Connection", welcomes Lenora Lorenzo, Doctor of Nursing Practice on the next episode which airs on Sunday, January 8, 2012, 4 p.m., Olelo Channel 54.  (This show is repeated on January 15 and 22 at the same time/channel.) Lenora is one of a very few doctors of nursing practice in Hawaii.  She started her career as a candy striper at Wahiawa

Georgettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340807420096636681noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-42312369899919252442012-01-03T15:43:00.000-10:002012-01-03T15:43:59.700-10:00

Governor Abercrombie today announced the appointment of Tom Okamura to replace former Rep. Blake Oshiro filling the vacant House seat in District 33: Aiea, Halawa Valley, Halawa Heights, Aiea Heights, Red Hill..  Last month, the governor hand picked Oshiro to be his Deputy Chief of Staff, creating the vacancy. Rep. Okamura is no stranger to the House.  He served for 20 years as the

Georgettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340807420096636681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-36666380412506756812011-12-30T17:37:00.001-10:002011-12-30T17:37:58.257-10:00

Happy early New Year from the House Majority Communications Staff! What are you doing New Year's Eve? Whatever it may, we wish you a safe and wonderful holiday weekend with family and friends. We will see you in 2012, and look forward to sharing another Legislative Session with you all. And just for kicks, enjoy the music!

Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702702950948961270noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-15203968616298272442011-12-30T17:27:00.000-10:002011-12-30T17:27:08.756-10:00

Hawaii's civil unions law is one of ten measures that will take effect  January 1, 2012.  Nine of the measures are from Legislative Session 2011 and one is from Legislative Session 2009. You can view lists of these laws with descriptions and other detailed information compiled by the Legislative Reference Bureau by clicking here and here. (Mahalo to LRB staff!) 

Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702702950948961270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-20573565783227858482011-12-30T11:57:00.001-10:002011-12-30T12:17:25.054-10:00

Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald The Hawai‘i Access to Justice Commission will host a series of community briefings in 2012 to discuss equal access to justice in Hawai‘i. What does "equal access to justice" mean?  Many people in our state are unable to afford representation in civil legal matters - such as housing, family, domestic violence, and consumer. Many people just don't know where to

Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702702950948961270noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-12939862736286806432011-12-27T16:39:00.000-10:002011-12-27T16:39:54.579-10:00

Members of the House Finance Committee recently visited the the Office of Information Management and Technology (OIMT) and the Hawaii State Record Center. The entire day was spent learning about the department and a few of its divisions. In a previous post, we shared photos taken and information learned during a tour of the Kalanimoku building to view the solar panels installed on its roof.

Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702702950948961270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-68895839020829911582011-12-22T14:32:00.001-10:002011-12-22T14:33:18.904-10:00

Normally my before Christmas weekend blog post is on a topic related to the House of Representatives or some type of legislation or political issue that is in the news at the time. However, this year, I feel like we could all just use some great music and a reminder of how lucky we are to live in Hawaii. With that said, I give to you my favorite Christmas song through a YouTube video. Keiki Aya

Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702702950948961270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-2220062470224164362011-12-21T15:31:00.000-10:002011-12-21T15:31:23.301-10:00

The House Majority Communications Office is looking to hire a Communications Assistant for the 2012 Legislative Session.  This is a paid, temporary, full-time position from January to May. We're excited about expanding our team for the session.  This is a great opportunity for someone who possesses good writing and computer skills, is adept at digital photography and social media, and who also

Georgettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340807420096636681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-9252870839152358032011-12-20T10:16:00.000-10:002011-12-20T10:16:43.375-10:00

Speaker Calvin Say hosted the annual House Christmas lunch yesterday, where members and staff, Democrat and Republican, come together to share Hawaiian luau. At this event, the members serve lunch and perform for the employees.  Rep. Bob Herkes (below) brought down the "House" with a rendition of Twas the Night Before Christmas, local style: "Da Night Bafo' Christmas" Was da night bafo'

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2012 Session Calendar (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

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Photo: Kaupuni Park, Waianae Valley Homestead project. Office of Rep. Jo Jordan Rep. Jo Jordan's recent Waianae Town Hall meeting, held on December 7th, will air on Olelo this week and next..  If you were unable to attend in person, catch the latest on the following dates/times: *TONIGHT, Monday December 19th at 8:00 p.m.on VIEW Channel 54 *Wednesday, December 28th at 10:30 p.m. on FOCUS

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Rep. Ryan Yamane, Chair of the House Health Committee will be Rep. Jo Jordan's guest on the next episode of "Jordan's Journal". The show airs on Olelo, Channel 54, Monday, December 19th at 1:00 p.m. and repeats on December 26th at 1:00 p.m. Rep. Yamane represents District 37 - Waipio Gentry, Mililani.  In addition to being Health Chair, Rep. Yamane is Vice Chair of the Commerce and Consumer

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I recently tagged along with members of the House Finance Committee during various tours of state sites on Oahu, including DAGS facilities, the Information and Communications Services Division, Aloha Stadium, Hawaii Film Studio, and Kuhio Park Terrace. I'll do a blog post on each site visit over the next week. The site visits allow lawmakers to see firsthand the projects and initiatives funded (

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 Hawaii's ignition interlock law, introduced by Rep. Sharon Har, is about to hit the one year anniversary.  How did it do? The statistics are impressive, and even MADD officials are surprised it has been so successful.  Here is the KHON2 report. Since the law started on January 1st of this year, the law has prevented drunk drivers with a blood alcohol level over .08 on 466 occasions. 983

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Rep. Marilyn Lee and Jim Crisafulli on the Kukui Connection setHe is a familiar face at the State Capitol, usually jolly, and always passionate about his favorite subject: space. Jim Crisafulli is the director of the Office of Aerospace Development, and he is Rep. Marilyn Lee's guest on the next episode of "Kukui Connection".Jim is also the executive director of the Pacific International Space

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Every year, we eagerly await the appearance of the House of Representatives Christmas Tree. There is always a creative theme based on the year's most pressing issues, and this year the theme is "It Can Be Easy to Be Green".The tree is up and was finalized today. Here it is!Notice that the ornaments reflect many of the energy-saving, cost-cutting efforts that House members and staff have adopted

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Prevailing Winds Vol 3 Issue 11 - December 2011 (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

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State Representative Marcus Oshiro, the House Finance Chair, is currently in Israel participating in Project Interchange, a bi-partisan educational institute of AJC - American Jewish Committee. Attendees are primarily House and Senate leaders from across the country. The trip includes meetings with senior Israeli, Palestinian and Israeli Arab leaders.The group is traveling to areas across

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Rep. Jordan Winter Newsletter 2011 (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

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2011 Flyer Big Island Workshops(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

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Front Row: Santa, Alison KimBack Row: Alicia Duffin, Steven Lum, Brandon Masuoka, CJ Leong, Kendra Oishi, Roy Nihei, Elsielyn Singson, Jason Young and Melanie BlackThis past Saturday, December 3rd, 2011, the elves at the House Majority Staff Office volunteered their time to make the holiday season brighter for the children who are part of Family Programs Hawaii (FPH). Along with Santa and many

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Speaker of the House Calvin K.Y. Say announced today he appointed C.J. Leong as the House of Representatives Chief Clerk, replacing Patricia Mau-Shimizu upon her retirement. House Chief Clerk: Leong has served in the House for over 25 years. Most recently, she was the Director of the House Majority Staff Office. Prior to that, she served for 16 years as the Assistant Chief Clerk and nine years

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Legislative Community Meeting Flyer 12-15-11 (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

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Rep. K. Mark Takai is featured in the current edition of the Sierra Club Compass, the U.S. Sierra Club blog. Read the full interview here.The post is on Rep. Takai's efforts to transition to alternative energy in his own household. Two years ago, the Takais installed photovoltaic panels on their home roof top. Their electricity bill dropped significantly, from $170/month to about $18/month.

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Air dates: Sunday, December 4, 2011, 7:30 p.m.Repeats: Monday, December 5 & 12, 2011, 1:00 p.m.Channel: Olelo, Ch. 54Next up on Jordan's Journal, Rep. Jo Jordan talks with Vic Gustafson, interim vice director at State Civil Defense. The vice director is responsible for managing the state's emergency and homeland security activities.The agency is under the Governor's Office with a staff of 62

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Photo courtesy of May Mizuno The House Committees on House, Human Services and Judiciary today held an informational briefing to discuss clean and sober living programs in Hawaii as an option to better address homelessness, focusing on those who suffer from mental illness and/ or substance addiction, policy and possible legislation. Clean and sober homes are self-operated, generally

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Rep. Marilyn Lee (left) and Andrea Anderson, CEO of Planned Parenthood of HawaiiAndrea Anderson believes she has been groomed for her career for much of her life. She comes from a midwest family of Danish descent, one that has always been open to learning and education about sexuality and body issues. Andrea is the next guest on The Kukui Connection, a weekly conversation show hosted by Rep.

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Rep. Angus McKelvey shared the following good news on the Robotics event at the Hawaii Convention Center, held during APEC week. Rep. McKelvey was involved with Speaker Calvin Say in establishing the event as a tie-in with the APEC activities.NASA worked with Hawaii's UH Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems (PISCES) to set up a real-time demonstration of NASA rovers at a

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House Speaker Calvin Say announced today that he has selected Representative Pono Chong to replace Blake Oshiro as the Majority Leader for the Hawaii House of Representatives. "Pono Chong is my choice to replace Blake as Majority Leader," said Speaker Say. "Pono has worked very hard for the people of Hawaii and the House of Representatives, especially during the budget crisis of the past three

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Rep. Jo Jordan interviews fellow freshman Rep. Linda Ichiyama (at right) on the next episode of "Jordan's Journal". The show airs on Sunday, November 20th at 7:30 p.m.. It repeats on Monday 11/21 and 11/28 at 1:00 p.m., all on Olelo Channel 54.Rep. Ichiyama represents the 31st House district, Salt Lake, Moanalua, and Aliamanu. She was elected for the first time in 2010. She is currently Vice

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Kippen de Alba Chu, Carlos Jarez, Rep. Karen Awana, Jose Luis Silva Martinot and wife, Noelia R. Paez, Rep. Mark Hashem Jose Luis Silva Martinot, the Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism for Peru, recently met with Hawaii lawmakers and tourism officials to discuss establishing a sister-state relationship with the Province of Lima, Peru. It was one of several meetings held during the

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Speaker Calvin Say exchanges business cards with China executives.On Sunday, November 13, 2011, as part of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism coordinated a major energy forum with participants from top business leaders from China and the United States. The event started with a reception at Washington Place, hosted by Governor

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Photo: Rep. Jerry Chang rode with his Rock and Roll Motorcycle Club to help Santa deliver presents and good cheer to the Waianae homeless shelter. (2009) Big Island residents should plan on heading to the Naniloa Volcano Resort Crown Room on Saturday, November 12 for the 6th Annual "Rock and Roll Revival" benefit concert put on by The Rock and Roll Motorcycle Club, Hilo Chapter. Doors open at

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2011 Flyer Kauai Workshops(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

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Prevailing Winds November 2011 (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

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Governor Abercrombie stands with Rep. Blake Oshiro, Lt. Governor Schatz, Representatives and Senators and House Chief Clerk Pat Mau-Shimizu.Speaker Say's statement:"I congratulate Blake for his appointment as Governor Abercrombie's Deputy Chief of Staff. Although Blake's departure is a big loss to the House, his appointment to a major executive branch policy position represents a much bigger

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Rep. Chris Lee opposes the Department of Education's support of a plan to allow advertising on Hawaii school campuses. He discusses the issue in a guest column in today's issue of the Star Advertiser. Schools are for education, not advertising The state Department of Education is supporting a plan to allow advertising in our public schools to raise money ("DOE backs plan to allow limited ads on

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Congratulations to HMSO staffers Nelisa Asato, Ryan Sakuda and Rep. Linda Ichiyama!Left to right: Rep. Pono Chong, Speaker Calvin Say, Rep. Linda Ichiyama, Pat Mau-Shimizu and Rep. Mark Hashem

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Speaker Calvin Say and members of the Hawaii House of Representatives were invited to visit Taiwan last month to learn about the country and to discuss trade and cultural opportunities. (Photos provided by Rep. Tom Brower)Seated - Speaker Calvin Say (right) and the Taiwan Foreign Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Standing (left to right) are Representatives Gene Ward, Ken Ito, Tom

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Rep. Bob Herkes' op-ed appeared in the Sunday Honolulu Star-Advertiser on October 30, 2011. I commend the Star-Advertiser's Andrew Gomes for his coverage of Act 48, Hawaii's foreclosure reform. However, his article last Sunday, especially its headline, misses the mark ("New law flounders," Star-Advertiser, Oct. 23).Criticism from lenders' attorneys shows this law is hitting them right in the

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Who can? You can. That's this year's theme for October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Rep. Marilyn Lee talks with Nanci Kreidman, Chief Executive Officer of the the Domestic Violence Action Center, and Veroniki Geronimo, Executive Director of the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence.The program airs on Sunday, October 30th at 4 p.m. Olelo Ch. 54. It repeats on November 6th

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It's been a couple of years since I've been able to report a new Capitol ghost story. Most of them are legendary dating back from the construction of the capitol building. This year, as usual, I put out the call for any new stories, and I was thrilled, or should I say chilled, to receive several, but all having to do with the same location. Here's what one person, a female office manager,

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Mark Dacascos, the actor who plays the fictional villain Wo Fat on Hawaii Five-0, was spotted today at the Hawaii State Capitol with friend Chris Lee, film producer and founder of the University of Hawaii's Academy for Creative Media. Lee was part of a panel of experts discussing the film industry in Hawaii at a House informational briefing. As Hawaii Five-0, The River, and other big productions

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Who wouldn't want to work with these friendly and helpful folks?! This is the House recruiting team that you will meet at the various Job Fairs around the state. From left to right are Emma Perry (Journal), Rupert Juarez (Records) and Matthew Hanabusa (Tech Support)2012 Classified Ad(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true

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We wanted to share an excellent TEDx talk by Matthias Lufkens, social media architect at the World Economic Forum. Very interesting examples of world leaders who use social media in varying degrees of effectiveness. I particularly liked this line:"Our world leaders, on social networks, when they do it personally, become human and accessible, and this is something for the man-in-the-street,

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Like any tool, the advantages and disadvantages lie in how it's used. One of the stories in the current issue of State Legislatures is about social media and becoming aware of some of the problems and pitfalls you may encounter - as lawmakers and staff.Read the full story here.For example, Shirley, a lawmaker, used Facebook as a campaign tool. When the election was over, she continued to use

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Jordan Fall 2011 Community Newsletter(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

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Chair Marcus Oshiro and members of the Finance Committee have been visiting sites on Oahu and Kauai recently in preparation for the 2012 session. They will be going next to Maui and the Big Island. In the photos below, in addition to Chair Oshiro, are Representatives Pono Chong, Isaac Choy, Ty Cullen, Sharon Har, Jo Jordan, Derek Kawakami, Dee Morikawa, Gil Riviere, James Tokioka, and Kyle

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One to watch for next session...According to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Rep. Mark Nakashima plans to re-introduce legislation in 2012 that proposes state regulation of zipline businesses. See story here.A recent accident in Hilo at the Lava Hotline site reignites the issue of whether zipline activities should be subject to state guidelines for safety reasons. A worker who was injured on

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California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law this week a measure that would prevent children under the age of 18 from using tanning beds. The law takes effect on January 1. At least 31 states regulate the use of tanning facilities for minors; Hawaii isn’t one of them. Supporters of the ban contend that children overexposed to ultraviolet light have a higher chance of developing skin cancer

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Pamela Young with Sen. Chun Oakland, Rep. Thielen, Rep. Mizuno, Sen. Pohai, and Sen. Ching Thirteen individuals and organizations were honored today at the 2011 Outstanding Advocates for Children and Youth Luncheon held at Washington Place. 2011 Outstanding Advocates for Children and Youth Recipients The Hawaii Meth Project – Cindy Adams has been the Executive Director of the Hawaii Meth

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Today, Representative John Mizuno held an informational briefing to review the human services issues related to migrants living in Hawaii under the Compact of Free Association (COFA), which defines the relationship between the U.S. and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. The issue: the inadequacy of federal government funding to pay

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Shawn Toyozaki and Rep. John MizunoRep. John Mizuno presented Certificates of Appreciation to former Hawaii residents who now live in Las Vegas, Nevada, and who have made significant contributions in both states.Shawn Toyozaki and his wife Racquel Chung-Toyozaki both graduated from the University of Hawaii. Racquel also received a law degree from the U.H. Richardson School of Law. They started

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Prevailing Winds Vol 3 Issue 9 - October 2011 (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

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Now available online.Pulse Summer 2011(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

Georgettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340807420096636681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-37245454944114247082011-09-28T10:57:00.004-10:002011-09-30T08:47:07.233-10:00

Photo Credit: Rep. Marilyn LeeMembers and staff of the Hawaii House Finance Committee, chaired by Rep. Marcus Oshiro, are visiting sites around the islands to monitor projects that have received state funding, connect with the community on needs and concerns, and to prepare for next legislative session.On Tuesday, one of the Oahu sites they visited was Kukaniloko, the Birthing Stones at Wahiawa.

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Maui Memorial Helipad Blessing. Left to right: Dr. Colin Lee, Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz, Rep. Gilbert Keith-Agaran, CEO Wes Lo, Rep. Kyle Yamashita, Anthony P. Takitani - Photo Credit: Wendy OsherOn Thursday, September 22, 2011, Maui Memorial Medical Center dedicated the opening of a new helipad that will allow for faster transport of patients, especially cardiac patients.The helicopter will begin

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Pat McManaman, Director of Human Services, testifies before House Human Services Committee Chair, Rep. John MizunoYesterday, Human Services Director Pat McManaman testified before the House Committee on Human Services on the department's confidentiality policy related to child welfare. At issue was the recent case of an unexplained death of a 9-month-old Hau'ula boy while in state custody.The

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George Kam, Brother Noland, Rep. Marcus Oshiro after the Opening Program at the CSGWest 64th Annual Meeting, Sheraton WaikikiNext up on Jordan's Journal, Rep. Marcus Oshiro, who is the current presiding Chair of Council of State Governments - WEST, talks about the planning and successful completion of the CSGWest 64th annual meeting held in Honolulu July 29 - August 2, 2011.Jordan's Journal is

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For those unable to attend Rep. Jo Jordan's Town Hall Meeting on Education, held on August 17, 2011, you can watch it on Olelo at the following dates/times:Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 12 p.m. (noon) on Ch. 49 FOCUSFriday, September 30, 2011, 4:00 p.m. on Ch. 54 VIEWHere's the original post on the meeting. Special guests include Lisa DeLong Department of Education Complex Area Superintendent

Georgettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340807420096636681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959902578244533249.post-83932373010658765352011-09-19T14:18:00.004-10:002011-09-19T15:16:47.820-10:00

Elisabeth "Liz" Chun, Executive Director of Good Beginnings Alliance, will appear next Sunday on Kukui Connection, the weekly talk show hosted by Rep. Marilyn Lee. The show airs at 4 p.m., Sunday, September 25th on Olelo Ch. 54. (Repeats on 10/9 and 10/23)Liz Chun has been with Good Beginnings Alliance for 14 years, but her connection to and experience in early childhood education goes back many

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Lawmakers are sponsoring a community meeting with UH-West Oahu Chancellor Gene Awakuni and other UH-WO administrators and faculty to share information on the progress of construction at the Kapolei campus, what programs will be offered at the new campus, and the opportunities for the community to partner with the university. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 21, 2011 from 7:00 –

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Representative John Mizuno, Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Representative Faye Hanohano and the Hawaii Substance Abuse Coalition today at the Capitol held a legislative summit and panel discussion on substance abuse.Topics discussed included adolescent substance abuse, prevention, treatment, intervention, and the criminal justice system.Panelists included Dr. William Haning, Professor of

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