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Observers believe Gov. Ben Cayetano will be remembered for building schools and lowering income taxes. His friends say he would have done things differently, however, with the luxury of more money and a healthy economy.
Richard Ambo • The Honolulu Advertiser
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State to spend more on highways
The state transportation department is proposing to spend $100 million over the next two years on maintaining state highways, the highest amount in recent years. A gas tax increase will not be necessary to cover the increased costs.
Governor ponders legacy
Gov. Ben Cayetano fought his way to the top of Hawai'i's political heap, only to find a recession and budget crisis waiting for him. His seventh State of the State address today may be his best chance to craft an agenda more to his liking.
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Live webcast
HonoluluAdvertiser.com in partnership with Fox 2 News and NetEnterprise present a live webcast today of Gov. Ben Cayetano's State of the State address. Coverage of the governor's speech begins at 10 a.m.
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Research money pouring in to UH
In 1995, UH-Manoa attracted some $76 million in federal research money and outside contracts. By 2000 that figure had reached $103 million.
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