Senator Pohai Ryan Member Feed

AUGUST 2012 NEWSLETTER

Highlights Include:

• Governor's Veto Messages
• Judicial Advice & Consent
• Office of Elections info
• Senator on the Move

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LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP NEWSLETTER - June 2012

Highlights include:

• Capital Improvement Project Funding
• Senate Majority Bills & Achievements
• Community Events, etc.

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May 2012 Legislative Update (#1)

Capital Improvement Projects and 2012 Acts

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MAY 2012 NEWSLETTER

Highlights Include:

• SB2927 Re-Committed
• Bill histories
• Budget
• Landfill site selection
• Kanepolu
• Events

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Letter to Mayor Carlisle

The Mayor's Landfill Selection Committee recently completed their work in ranking prospective sites. Originally it was reported that Kailua's Ameron Quarry site held the first position. Subsequently it has come to light that there was a "data error" which caused a re-ranking of the selection list moving Ameron to #5. Please see the attached letter that I sent to Mayor Carlisle upon first learning of the prospect of a landfill near sensitive marshland. I believe we need to look at new technology that will help Hawaii in reducing the need for such large landfills. I'll be working on these issues in the near future.

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April 2012 Legislative Update Supplement

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APRIL 2012 NEWSLETTER

Highlights Include:

• Kailua Chamber of Commerce
• Waimanalo Health Center
• Philanthropy in Hawaii
• Kawainui-Hamakua Plan
• Hawaiian Caucus Event
• Malama Maunalua
• Events

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Public Invited to Clean Energy Fair

With the State looking into ways of making Hawaii more energy-sustainable, Senator Pohai Ryan is inviting the public to a Clean Energy Fair, which will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Hawaii National Guard Training Center in Bellows from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

"I am hosting this event because I believe it is important for residents to be informed of the different forms of clean energy available," said Senator Pohai Ryan, who represents District 25, encompassing Hawaii Kai, Waimanalo, Keolu Hills, Lanikai and Kailua. "This is the perfect opportunity for residents to learn about the direction our State is headed when it comes to renewable energy. It will also give them a chance to learn about the role major utilities are playing in delivering clean energy to our residents."

Guest speakers include representatives from the different types of renewable energy disciplines, such as sea water air conditioning, solar, wave energy and wind. Experts from the clean energy industry will also be on-hand to answer questions at their informational booths.

The event is free for the public to attend.

Here is the schedule for the event: (Click here for more information...)

Public Invited to Clean Energy Fair

The public is invited to a Clean Energy Fair on Saturday, March 31, 2012. It will be held at the Hawaii National Guard Training Center in Bellows from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. There will be presentations on Sea Water Air Conditioning, Solar, Wave, and Wind Energy, and from the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism. Experts from the clean energy companies will be on-hand to answer questions after the presentations as well as at their informational booths. This forum is the last in a series of three sessions on alternative energy. This event is free to attend and is organized by the Office of Senator Pohai Ryan. Click here to view the flyer

March 2012 Newsletter - Legislative Update Insert

This bill update in dedicated to the bills concerning energy and the environment.

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