Thursday | TheHawaiiChannel
New Law Allows State To Pay $5 Million In Settlements
Acting Gov. James "Duke" Aiona has signed a bill that will pay more than $5 million worth of claims against the state. via TheHawaiiChannel
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Hawaii Legislature Overrides Gov. Lingle's Veto Of Prescription Drug Importation Program
“Although it's illegal to import drugs that don't comply with the federal government's labeling requirements or haven't been granted federal approval, federal authorities so far haven't gone after I-SaveRx”
Critics of the program said that they were concerned about the safety of drugs from other countries and that they were not sure whether it is legal. via MediLexicon
Tuesday May 13 | The Maui Weekly
Improving Mental Health in Hawai'i
Gov. Linda Lingle recently proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month. "Mental healthcare isn't just an issue, it is about people," Gov. via The Maui Weekly
Sunday May 11 | USA Today
Hawaii community tries to preserve wild North Shore
“We appreciate her reaching out. It's John F. Kennedy saying we're going to put a man on the moon in 10 years”
Far from the bustle of tourist-filled Waikiki, a rare stretch of undeveloped Hawaii beachfront on Oahu's North Shore has long been under dark clouds of economic troubles and fears of irreparable environmental ... via USA Today
Friday May 9 | Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Lawmakers OK program to buy foreign medicines
“I feel completely confident that it's a safe law”
Hawaii residents will be able to buy inexpensive foreign prescription drugs over the Internet under a new state law approved over objections from Gov. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Thursday May 8 | The Honolulu Advertiser
Lingle administration focused on innovation
When Aloha Airlines first announced its business decision to cease its passenger service and then its cargo operations, many politicians and other pundits immediately turned to government to intervene. via The Honolulu Advertiser
Tuesday May 6 | MediLexicon
Native Hawaiians, Other Native Pacific Islanders Have Higher Cancer Rates Than Whites, Study Finds
“It's well-known that Native Hawaiians have higher rates of cancer”
Lung Cancer Native Hawaiians, Maoris and Polynesians have higher rates of breast, stomach, cervical and lung cancer than whites, according to a study published in the May issue of The Lancet Oncology , the ... via MediLexicon
Monday May 5 | KPUA-AM Hilo
Money released for air conditioning project at airport
The money will be used to replace the airport's Overseas Terminal chiller plant. via KPUA-AM Hilo
Sunday May 4 | WebWire
U.S. Hispanic Population Surpasses 45 Million Now 15 Percent of Total
The nation's Hispanic population increased 1.4 million to reach 45.5 million on July 1, 2007, or 15.1 percent of the estimated total U.S. population of 301.6 million. via WebWire
Saturday May 3 | KPUA-AM Hilo
2008 Hawaii Legislature is history
It ended Thursday evening with veto overrides, a Republican walkout and the linking of arms for the singing of ``Hawaii Aloha.'' Lawmakers overrode four of Republican Governor Linda Lingle's vetoes but backed ... via KPUA-AM Hilo
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