by Pearl Hahn In June 2007, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty surprised the nation when he selected Michelle Rhee, seen as an unlikely choice, as chancellor of the capitol’s public schools. In doing so, he sent a signal that it would not be business as usual in the district. Problems plaguing
by Pearl Hahn Who can forget the time Kauai residents joined together to complete a $4 million road repair, which was estimated to take two years, in only eight days and for free? While providing an uplifting lesson about what is humanly possible, the story also paints a grim picture
Grassroot Weekly Video Education Series: The Akaka Bill will Decide who is Indigenous to Hawaii To support the nonpartisan efforts of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii please visit www.grassrootinstitute.org…
by Pearl Hahn Yes, it’s true that the United States is one of the few industrialized nations in the world that does not have some form of nationalized health care. Thank your lucky stars. If you move to France, you would be moving to a country whose health care
by Pearl Hahn On Tuesday night, over two hundred people gathered at McKinley High School for Charles Djou’s health care forum. I was granted the opportunity to speak about Hawaii’s failed experience with employer mandated insurance. Dr. Linda Rasmussen imparted key information about the need for tort reform while Bruce
by Pearl Hahn At this time, no town halls discussing health care reform are planned in August by Hawaii’s congressional delegation. Considering how town hall meetings on this vital topic have been hosted by representatives across the country, this is a shame and an affront to Hawaii citizens. Fortunately, Councilman
by Pearl Hahn It has not been an easy year. Everyone has been touched in some way by the economic recession, but everyone also disagreed on how it would be best addressed. State workers battled Governor Lingle over furloughs, and labor unions wrangled over pay cuts. In an effort to
Grassroot Weekly Video Education Series: An Open Letter to the President on The Akaka Bill To support the nonpartisan efforts of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii please visit www.grassrootinstitute.org…
by Pearl Hahn Hawaii’s beach water quality was recently ranked sixth in the nation by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The few states that topped Hawaii included Delaware, Virginia, and New Hampshire. The waters of Hawaii attract over seven million visitors annually and provide year-round recreation for residents. Keeping them
by Pearl Hahn The Department of Education (DOE)’s July 16 newsletter announces the news of student achievement, claiming that proficiency scores “continue to improve” and that students are making steady gains in reading and math. “The progress made by our schools is evidence that student achievement is improving,” Superintendent Patricia
by Pearl Hahn In June 2007, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty surprised the nation when he selected Michelle Rhee, seen as an unlikely choice, as chancellor of the capitol’s public schools. In doing so, he sent a signal that it would not be business as usual in the district. Problems plaguing
by Pearl Hahn Who can forget the time Kauai residents joined together to complete a $4 million road repair, which was estimated to take two years, in only eight days and for free? While providing an uplifting lesson about what is humanly possible, the story also paints a grim picture
Grassroot Weekly Video Education Series: The Akaka Bill will Decide who is Indigenous to Hawaii To support the nonpartisan efforts of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii please visit www.grassrootinstitute.org…
by Pearl Hahn Yes, it’s true that the United States is one of the few industrialized nations in the world that does not have some form of nationalized health care. Thank your lucky stars. If you move to France, you would be moving to a country whose health care
by Pearl Hahn On Tuesday night, over two hundred people gathered at McKinley High School for Charles Djou’s health care forum. I was granted the opportunity to speak about Hawaii’s failed experience with employer mandated insurance. Dr. Linda Rasmussen imparted key information about the need for tort reform while Bruce
by Pearl Hahn At this time, no town halls discussing health care reform are planned in August by Hawaii’s congressional delegation. Considering how town hall meetings on this vital topic have been hosted by representatives across the country, this is a shame and an affront to Hawaii citizens. Fortunately, Councilman
by Pearl Hahn It has not been an easy year. Everyone has been touched in some way by the economic recession, but everyone also disagreed on how it would be best addressed. State workers battled Governor Lingle over furloughs, and labor unions wrangled over pay cuts. In an effort to
Grassroot Weekly Video Education Series: An Open Letter to the President on The Akaka Bill To support the nonpartisan efforts of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii please visit www.grassrootinstitute.org…
by Pearl Hahn Hawaii’s beach water quality was recently ranked sixth in the nation by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The few states that topped Hawaii included Delaware, Virginia, and New Hampshire. The waters of Hawaii attract over seven million visitors annually and provide year-round recreation for residents. Keeping them
by Pearl Hahn The Department of Education (DOE)’s July 16 newsletter announces the news of student achievement, claiming that proficiency scores “continue to improve” and that students are making steady gains in reading and math. “The progress made by our schools is evidence that student achievement is improving,” Superintendent Patricia
To the Hawaii Legislature:
Hawaii families face skyrocketing healthcare costs and a shortage of doctors. Exempting medical services from Hawaii’s general excise tax would result in millions of dollars in savings for residents and help bring doctors back.
