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“As we strive to develop affordable housing, we must also work toward having economic growth. That growth will help fund the resources to develop more housing.”

“We are part of the racist actions of a white government, a colonized people who are displaced within their own land.”

Rep. Matt LoPresti says Senate President Ron Kouchi is distorting the facts to help lobbyist Alicia Maluafiti win the election.

Hanabusa supporters are blasting the governor for challenging Hanabusa’s repeated criticism of him, saying it’s really a dis on women.

Trevor Ozawa and Tommy Waters are locked in a bitter rematch while activist Natalie Iwasa hopes her quiet hard work in the community will resonate with voters.

Why is is so hard to run — and win — as an independent in Hawaii?

“Who is Hawaii for? Is it for investors or for residents? For the rich or the regular? When a proposal for a new development or a draft of a new bill comes across my desk, that’s the question I’ll be asking.”

“There are plenty of countries who have figured out how to keep their citizens happy and healthy and it’s in everyone’s best interest for our country to do the same.”

“This election is our opportunity to rebuild the influence Hawaii used to have in Congress. Two of the most successful members of our delegation, Patsy Mink and Daniel Inouye, were elected at 37 and 35.”

“I see homelessness, traffic and affordable housing as key issues in my district. We are working with the governors and mayors with their homeless czars to help our communities.”