Two House Reps Raise Cash

Democrats Linda Ichiyama聽and Gregg Takayama held a fundraiser Wednesday night at Mandalay.

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Two Democrats in聽the Hawaii House of Representatives raised campaign cash together Wednesday聽night.

and 聽each asked for contributions of $50 at Mandalay.

Thursday聽is the 26th day of the 2016 Hawaii Legislature, and the “first crossover” deadline to move bills.

Special interest + money + lawmakers = influence, no?

Especially聽during session. But state law allows it.

Dollars on a plate

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