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The Hawaii Legislature granted the governor unilateral authority to restore funding to the Hawaii Tourism Authority, even though lawmakers almost killed the controversial agency.

By John Pritchett

May 21, 2023 · 1 min read

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John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

The Hawaii Legislature granted the governor unilateral authority to restore funding to the Hawaii Tourism Authority, even though lawmakers almost killed the controversial agency.

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John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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First it's the infusion of lots of money, and then begins the cosmetic surgery for a HTA makeover to a carbon neutral, cultural education, bio-sensitivity program, green fairy tale queen.

Joseppi · 3 years ago

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