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MEDIA RELEASE On Aug. 21, as part of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means‘ (WAM) two day visit to Hawaii Island, Sen. Russell Ruderman will host the group on a tour of sites in Puna. The Senators will visit the Puna Community Medical Center, Pahoa Public Library, and Pohoiki Boat Ramp. The need for […]

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Big Island mayor seeks state support for youth programs, projects to create jobs and boost local economy

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The full text of Gov. Linda Lingle’s presentation Tuesday, March 31 to the Senate Ways and Means Committee:  The most important issue facing you and your colleagues this legislative session is adopting a two-year, balanced budget that best addresses our state’s immediate needs without damaging our chances for economic recovery at the earliest possible time. […]

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