SB 8, introduced by Senator Tokuda, would ensure that the Governor appoints members of the Board of Education with the Senate’s advice and consent. UHPA believes this legislation best represents the voters’ wishes when they passed a Constitutional Amendment granting the Governor the right of appointment.

A note from Executive Director J.N. Musto: After a series of meetings (see my November 20th report) with Governor Abercrombie, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed on December 23rd, 2010 that increased the employer’s contribution to 60% of the premium costs for the coverage selected by individual public employees.  Click here to view the…

UHPA members have good reason to celebrate over last night’s General Election results. The overwhelming majority of candidates endorsed by UHPA won, and involved some hard-won battles, particularly the governor’s race and two legislative races involving incumbents Rep. Jessica Wooley and Rep. Karl Rhoads. Rep. Wooley represents Laie, Hauula, Punaluu, Kahana, Kaaawa, Waikane, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu and Kaneohe and Rep. Rhoads represents Palama, Downtown, Chinatown and Sheridan.

The Hawaii Alliance for Retired Americans (HARA) and Kokua Council will jointly host the fourth annual Legislative Review, affectionately known as "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," on Thursday, May 27, at the Hawaii State Capitol, Room 325, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The public is invited to attend this free forum. Call 597-8838 to confirm attendance. A continental breakfast and light lunch will be provided.