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Should the State Sell the Remaining State Land on Lana'i
As of 2024, Lana'i's population is 3,502. Southern Airways purchased Mokulele Airlines, adding an additional route to Lanai. However, the ridership is still not enough for airlines to stay profitable. Should airlines servicing Lana'i have federal subsidies?
Should Hawaii Lawmakers Legalize Marijuana
Hawaii SB 3335 passed a hearing to advance a bill to legalize recreational marijuana use in Hawaii. Hawaii lawmakers saw many bills during the current legislative session. The bill, whether controversial or not, if passed, will impact many in the islands.
Migraines Caused by Eating Undercooked Bacon
Many like bacon crispy, but some like it undercooked. A Florida man had migraines because he ate undercooked bacon. Tapeworms had laid eggs in the man’s brain. Of all the many ways to prepare bacon, eating it undercooked is not a healthy or tasty way of eating bacon.
Opinion: A Hawaii Lawmaker Wants to Ban Cell Phones in Classrooms
It seems regulation is the first choice for many Hawaii lawmakers as a solution to a problem. With the ease of technology today, calling a loved one in school is important. With so much violence across campuses across the country, eliminating communication with your child on campus is the last thing any parent would want to do.
Opinion: Here Are Hawaii's Unexpected State Expenses
State expenses increase every year. Unlike the federal government, the state cannot print money; therefore, states must balance the budget yearly. Here are two unexpected expenses the state will have to deal with during the current legislative session.
Opinion: Increasing the Minimum Wage Hurts Businesses
Outback Steakhouse restaurants closed all its locations in Hawaii. With the increase of the minimum wage in Hawaii and the high cost of running a restaurant, the restaurant owners felt it was in their best interest to shut down all Hawaii locations.
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I write about politics, restaurants, businesses in Hawaii, comfort foods, and anything that affects Hawaii. I also write about anything I find interesting.
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