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Environmental Caucus General Meeting Date Update
Due to renovations, Democratic Party Headquarters is not available on the original date and we have not found another suitable location on such short notice. That being the case, we have opted to postpone the next General Meeting until Wednesday, April 24, 2013. If renovations are completed on time, the meeting will be at our
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Reminder: Environmental Caucus General meeting Coming March 27…
You are invited to A General Membership Meeting of the Environmental Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii Meeting Agenda: Door opens: 6:00 Sign in and meet with your Caucus Subcommittee chairs, regarding issues that you and they feel are important. 6:30 Call to order–followed by an introduction of our Candidates for Molokai Representative. Candidates
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Senate proposing rider to override Court decisions on GMO Crops
The biotech industry has quietly inserted a dangerous policy rider into the Continuing Resolution (CR) now being debated on the Senate floor. This dangerous rider was not included in the House-passed CR, and we are extremely disappointed to see that the Senate has included it. Though wrapped in a “farmer-friendly” package, this Monsanto-driven rider is simply
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ACTION ALERT – Testimony needed – PLDC is back
This is not a position of the Democratic Party of Hawaii. It is information provided by Hawaii Thousand Friends. Thanks to Hawaii Thousand Friends we have the following information:Next Tuesday 3/5, the entire Senate will vote on THREE bad bills.Including SB 215 SD2, a PLDC look-alike. Send opposition testimony on these bad bills to all
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Volunteers and Recyclers Needed for Recycling Event
The Democratic Party is having a Community Clean up day. Sat March 16, 8:30 – 12:30. We are accepting recyclable items. Click here for more details, flier and map. We are desperately looking for volunteers to helo direct traffic etc.. If you would like to volunteer please contact Larry Meacham meacham.hawaii@gmail.com or call 291-6151.
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Bill Tracking as of 24 February 2013
Bill Tracking as of 24 February 2013. Bills needing action are in bold. Click here to see tracking document.
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Call to ACTION – HB1330 DOCARE funding
Our near shore fishery is in trouble. Today, these same resources are estimated to contribute $800 million in annual revenue to the state, with an added recreational, amenity, fishery, biodiversity, and educational value of $364 million per year. The Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) is the only agency focused on enforcing laws that
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Action Alert – HB1080
The House Finance Committee is considering whether or not to hear HB1080 which provides for Complete Streets mitigation. Tell FIN we need safe streets. FIN has till 2/27 to schedule a hearing.
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Support SB620
SB620 requires restaurants offer an alternative to styrofoam doggie bags. Styrofoam kills people and wildlife. It is particularly dangerous in food containers. Styrene leaches from the foam and is highly cancerogenic as well as causing estrogen problems. Check here for more information
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PLDC important update
For those of you who are not yet aware the Public Land Development Corporation is an agency mandated to maximize economic development projects on State Land. Their projects are exempt from any permitting or zoning regulations. This is among the worst legislation ever passed by the State. Senator Thielen just announced that SB707 will be