Articles tagged with: Gov. Lingle
Sen. Kalani English: Pot Dispensary Bill ‘Has A Really Good Chance of Passing’
Hawaii has had a medical marijuana law on the books since 2000—but that’s still all we have. While states like California and Colorado have set up successful (and lucrative) dispensaries, Hawaii patients are forced to …
Reviving The Superferry…On Your Dime?
To say the Hawaii Superferry was flawed is like saying the Titanic had minor iceberg issues. The litany of problems—legal, environmental, cultural—that made the boat a colossal boondoggle and ultimately led the state Supreme Court to …
By the Numbers: Borders Bankruptcies and Lingle Vacation Bonuses
3,224
Number of bills introduced this session by the Hawaii legislature
5,995
Number of bills introduced last session
$345,684
Money owed to members of the Lingle Administration–including almost $17,000 to Lingle herself–for unused vacation time, according to figures submitted …
Lingle’s Legacy, According to Lingle…
As she packed her pantsuits and exited the Governor’s mansion this week, former Gov. Lingle launched a new Web site (thelingleyears.wordpress.com). Sentimentally titled “Looking Back, And Forward,” the site purports to be a chronicle of …
This Week’s By the Numbers: Guber Counts and Local Football Gets a Face Lift
12
Number of Democrats running for Governor (5) and Lt. Governor (7) of Hawaii
4
Number of Republicans running for Governor (2) and Lt. Governor (2)
0
Number of women who have served as Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme …
Tsunami Headed For Maui
As you’ve no doubt heard by now, an 8.8 magnitude quake struck Chile this morning, triggering a tsunami warning for the entire Pacific rim. Waves are currently expected to hit the Big Island at 11:05am …
Tropical Storm Lingle: Less Dangerous Than Gov. Lingle
Sometimes it’s just too easy: The National Hurricane Center christened its 12th storm of the season this week. Unlike her namesake, it appears Tropical Storm Linda won’t do any damage to Hawaii. Both, however, are …
