Archive for October, 2009
October 31st, 2009 | 
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FAA OKs Cessna Sovereign for HNL flights
Cessna’s Citation Sovereign will now be able to fly between Los Angeles and Honolulu without specific federal approval.
Hawaii’s stimulus job count rises to 1,500
Hawaii has created or saved approximately 1,500 jobs in the eight months since the federal economic stimulus package went into effect, according to the federal government’s report on stimulus spending released Friday.
Stimulus pumps $931.5M into Hawaii
Hawaii has received a total of $931.5 million for various projects and programs through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act since the stimulus package was passed by Congress in February.
ML&P reports $25.5M 3Q loss
Maui Land & Pineapple Co., Inc., reported third quarter losses of $25.5 million on Friday, the majority of which was attributed to losses from the company’s investment in a project in Kapalua. (MLP)
Hawaii Democrat Attacks Lingle China Trip
Gov. Linda Lingle is promoting Hawaii as a tourism destination during her two-week trip to China, but a Democratic leader said she should have stayed home.
Hawaii residents still taking trips to the Ninth Island but not spending as much
With so much to see and do, Las Vegas will always be a great place to visit. After all, Hawaii residents still fondly call it the ninth island.
Hawaii Pays Highest Percentage of Budget in Nation on Debt Interest, Environment and Housing
New Report Highlights State and Local Government Spending Priorities; Census Data Show What States Spend on Education, Public Welfare, Hospitals, Other Services