Topic: Hawaii Politics

Why Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie is taking on anti-Obama 'birthers'

Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie says he is disgusted by the 'birther' claims that President Obama was not born in the state. He's vowing to change state law in order to prove Obama right.

Clean energy major issue in Hawaii gubernatorial race

Clean energy: Republican James "Duke" Aiona's has set a bold and ambitious goal for Hawaii to cut its consumption of foreign oil in half within eight years. Democrat Neil Abercrombie's plan calls for a new agency to oversee the state's energy initiatives.

Linda Lingle's veto of civil unions in Hawaii may prompt boycott

Linda Lingle's office also received dozens of angry calls, many of them saying they would not travel to the state.

Charles Djou: How did a Republican win in Obama's Hawaii hometown?

Republican Charles Djou won the special election in Hawaii's First Congressional District – the Honolulu district where President Obama grew up. Djou is only the third Republican Hawaii has elected to Congress since statehood.

Arlen Specter out, Rand Paul advances, Blanche Lincoln fights on

Tuesday's primaries signal a restless electorate unwilling to follow the behest of either party establishment. Sen. Arlen Specter lost in Pennsylvania. 'Tea party' pick Rand Paul is GOP's Senate candidate in Kentucky. Sen. Blanche Lincoln faces a runoff in Arkansas.

Hawaii slams door on 'birthers,' who turn to Obama Social Security number

Tired of repeated requests for President Obama's birth certificate – often from the same people – Hawaii has adopted a law that allows the state to deny such requests. But 'birthers' are now questioning a different document: the Obama Social Security number.

Tough times lead to more worker furloughs – just ask Chicago

Tightening belts this way costs businesses and government less than layoffs. But it’s tough on families.

Hawaii endorses ambitious electric car plan

Hawaii seeks 'Better Place' through electric cars