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Archive of Hawaii on Friday October 30, 2009
HI: Layoffs will hit 'thousands' if Hawaii furloughs are blocked
Just when parents thought things in Hawaii's public schools couldn't get much worse, Department of Education officials warned yesterday that "thousands" of DOE employees will be laid off if a federal judge blocks teacher furloughs. Read More
HI: Critics say new Hawaii property tax category will be costly for all
Critics of a new property tax category for owner-occupants said yesterday that while it may benefit the typical O'ahu homeowner, the change could ultimately harm everyone. Read More
HI: Governor to wait before raiding hurricane fund
Gov. Linda Lingle says she is not against raiding the $180 million Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to help restore public school furlough days, but she wants to wait until at least next year before considering such action. Read More
HI: Schools seek $32 million for transportation costs
Facing an unprecedented reduction in school days and deep budget cuts, state Board of Education members got more bad news: They need an additional $32 million in the next two years to meet rising student transportation costs. Read More
HI: Isle federal workers get a pension boost
More than 30,000 federal workers in Hawaii got a boost in their pensions after President Barack Obama signed the nearly $700 billion 2010 Defense Authorization Act. Read More
US: Some states weigh earlier primaries in 2010 to accommodate Americans abroad
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A new law meant to protect the voting rights of deployed troops and other Americans overseas is forcing at least a dozen states to consider holding their primaries earlier or to negotiate another plan that federal officials will accept. Read More
Weekly wrap: Rating agency slams Conn. on borrowing
Agency lowers Conn. credit outlook; federal broadband grants will be delayed a month; and confusion continues on stimulus job claims. Read More |
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