#Gary Hooser

A bill that seeks to incrementally raise the minimum wage in Hawaiʻi from the current $10.10 to $13 in 2024 will be heard in committee this week, but at least one former lawmaker is rallying for “$15 or fight.”

Former State Senator Gary Hooser of Kauai was among three cabinet appointments announced today by Governor Neil Abercrombie. Hooser was appointed to the post of Director of the state Office of Environmental Quality Control.

Gary Hooser, 2010 candidate for Lt. Governor of Hawaii, Transcript:  INTRODUCTION:  Aloha, I’m Gary Hooser.  I’m a candidate for Lt. Governor.  And I’m focusing on the issues (there’s lots of important issues of course, but) energy independence, educational excellence, environmental protection and sustainability are my key areas of focus.  I’ve been in the Hawaii State Senate […]

The Office of Elections and the City and County Clerks issued a reminder to individuals interested in seeking elective office, that 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010 is the candidate filing deadline.  Due to vacancies created by the resignations of mid-term state senators Robert Bunda, D-22nd (North Shore, Wahiawa), and Gary Hooser, D-7th (Kauai, Niihau), candidate filing […]

(By Wendy OSHER © 2009) State Senator Gary Hooser of Kauai announced his plans to run for Lt. Governor in 2010.  The announcement came in the form of an email to supporters.  In it, Hooser said that while his role as Senate Majority Leader is important, he has an opportunity to serve an even stronger […]