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Danny De Gracia: A ‘Jungle Primary’ Could Correct Political Polarization
A top-two primary system avoids forcing voters to choose between candidates at the fringes of their parties.
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Danny De Gracia: Here’s Why You’ll Want To Work For The Hawaii Legislature
Don’t be scared off by potentially long hours. This is your chance to make a difference.
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Danny De Gracia: The Bipartisan Political Legacy Of Cynthia Thielen
The long-time lawmaker, who will be retiring after 30 years in the House, is “100% a leader and a role model for young Republicans to follow.”
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Where Hawaii Legislators Stand On The Thirty Meter Telescope
A majority of lawmakers surveyed by Civil Beat support construction of the telescope — but with a lot of caveats and uncertainty about how to proceed.
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Big Island Mayor Calls For Restructuring Management On Mauna Kea
Harry Kim’s plan for resolving the TMT standoff makes few new promises, but offers Native Hawaiians a larger voice in determining the future of the mountain.
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UH Will Ask The Legislature For Money To Build, Demolish And Consolidate
A Board of Regents committee on Thursday OK’d a $236.5 million proposal for 2021 as part of a six-year modernization effort.
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Danny De Gracia: CBD Sales Would Be Good For Hawaii
Reluctance to legalize marijuana should not hamper a potentially profitable and useful new market for CBD.