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(Editor’s note: Rep. Denny Coffman has responded to the latest version of ‘Straight from the Capitol.’ Contact Coffman at repcoffman@Capitol.hawaii.gov or 586-9605) – What was biggest victory for the Big Island? Biggest defeat?  Victory: Emergency funding for accounts payable and additional general funding support for our Hilo and Kona hospitals was a major accomplishment.  Defeat: […]

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(Editor’s note: Sen. Josh Green has answered the latest version of ‘Straight from the Capitol.’) – What was biggest victory for the Big Island? Biggest defeat? SB1673 rescued the Hawaii Healthcare System, creating a roadmap to restructure the system with partial privatization and an infusion of money to assure comprehensive healthcare services in Kona, Hilo, […]

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(Editor’s note: The Legislature is in full swing. Here’s what some of your elected officials say about some of the issues. Call them, write them, tell them how you feel. Seriously, they love to get e-mail … and they need to know how you want them to vote.) Rep. Cindy Evans – Most would agree […]

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