In theory, Hawaii’s open government laws are good ones, requiring greater transparency than many other states and promoting the idea that open government is a key to good government and an informed citizenry. But that’s only in theory. In practice, those who attempt to request government records or invoke sunshine
The Honorable Sen. David Ige PO Box 2999 Aiea, HI 96701 United States Dear Senator Ige, Thank you for your letter explaining the concerns which have motivated you to withdraw from tomorrow’s Grassroot Institute Gubernatorial Forum. Please accept my apology for any miscommunication or presumption on our part. I respect
Beginning on June 23, 2014, the Department of the Interior began a series of public meetings intended to solicit comments on whether it should pursue a proposed rule to, “facilitate the reestablishment of a government-to-government relationship with the Native Hawaiian community. Below you will find Grassroot Institute’s written comments submitted
March 20, 2014 To: Senate Committee on Ways & Means Sen. David Y. Ige, Chair Sen. Michelle N. Kidani, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: HB 2135 — RELATING TO TAXATION Dear Chair and Committee Members: The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii
March 20, 2014 To: House Committee on Agriculture Rep. Jessica Wooley, Chair Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: SB 2435 HD1 PROPOSED — RELATING TO AGRICULTURE Dear Chair and Committee Members: From ancient times the Hippocratic Oath
March 18, 2014 To: House Committee on Labor & Public Employment Rep. Mark M. Nakashima, Chair Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: SB2609 RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE Dear Chair and Committee Members: The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii
March 11, 2014 To: House Committee on Judiciary Rep. Karl Rhoads, Chair Rep. Sharon E. Har, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: SB 2629 RELATING TO LOBBYISTS Dear Chair and Committee Members: The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii would like to offer
To: Senate Committee on Human Services Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair Senator Josh Green, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: SB2169 RELATING TO FOOD AND MEDICAL SERVICES In Support Dear Chair and Committee Members: The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii would like to offer its support
Maui Council: Please Protect Hawaii Farmers and Ranchers from Anti-GMO Hype Campaign January 27, 2014 TO: Maui Council PIA Committee RE: PIA 58 FR: Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. President/CEO, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Aloha Council Committee Members, Fact – There is no conclusive scientific evidence that human beings have been
Demonstrating a real understanding of the need for Jones Act reform and the harm the Act does to the American economy as a whole and most especially the non-contiguous territories (like Hawaii and Guam), Guam Legislator (and Majority Leader) Rory Respicio (D), recently introduced a resolution requesting that Guam’s Congressional
In theory, Hawaii’s open government laws are good ones, requiring greater transparency than many other states and promoting the idea that open government is a key to good government and an informed citizenry. But that’s only in theory. In practice, those who attempt to request government records or invoke sunshine
The Honorable Sen. David Ige PO Box 2999 Aiea, HI 96701 United States Dear Senator Ige, Thank you for your letter explaining the concerns which have motivated you to withdraw from tomorrow’s Grassroot Institute Gubernatorial Forum. Please accept my apology for any miscommunication or presumption on our part. I respect
Beginning on June 23, 2014, the Department of the Interior began a series of public meetings intended to solicit comments on whether it should pursue a proposed rule to, “facilitate the reestablishment of a government-to-government relationship with the Native Hawaiian community. Below you will find Grassroot Institute’s written comments submitted
March 20, 2014 To: Senate Committee on Ways & Means Sen. David Y. Ige, Chair Sen. Michelle N. Kidani, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: HB 2135 — RELATING TO TAXATION Dear Chair and Committee Members: The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii
March 20, 2014 To: House Committee on Agriculture Rep. Jessica Wooley, Chair Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: SB 2435 HD1 PROPOSED — RELATING TO AGRICULTURE Dear Chair and Committee Members: From ancient times the Hippocratic Oath
March 18, 2014 To: House Committee on Labor & Public Employment Rep. Mark M. Nakashima, Chair Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: SB2609 RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE Dear Chair and Committee Members: The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii
March 11, 2014 To: House Committee on Judiciary Rep. Karl Rhoads, Chair Rep. Sharon E. Har, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: SB 2629 RELATING TO LOBBYISTS Dear Chair and Committee Members: The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii would like to offer
To: Senate Committee on Human Services Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair Senator Josh Green, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: SB2169 RELATING TO FOOD AND MEDICAL SERVICES In Support Dear Chair and Committee Members: The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii would like to offer its support
Maui Council: Please Protect Hawaii Farmers and Ranchers from Anti-GMO Hype Campaign January 27, 2014 TO: Maui Council PIA Committee RE: PIA 58 FR: Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. President/CEO, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Aloha Council Committee Members, Fact – There is no conclusive scientific evidence that human beings have been
Demonstrating a real understanding of the need for Jones Act reform and the harm the Act does to the American economy as a whole and most especially the non-contiguous territories (like Hawaii and Guam), Guam Legislator (and Majority Leader) Rory Respicio (D), recently introduced a resolution requesting that Guam’s Congressional
