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John Pritchett: Art Attack

A bill that could have dramatically cut state spending on public arts programs — even King Kamehameha Day celebrations — was killed this week after testifiers overwhelming rejected Maui Rep. Kyle Yamashita's proposal.

By John Pritchett

March 24, 2024 · 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.

A bill that could have dramatically cut state spending on public arts programs — even King Kamehameha Day celebrations — was killed this week after testifiers overwhelming rejected Maui Rep. Kyle Yamashita’s proposal.

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About the Author

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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Men's restroom tampons aren't free the state (taxpayers) pay for them.

surferx808 · 2 weeks ago

King Kamehameha's wars have killed so many Hawaiians; I don't see why he needs to be celebrated.

Iceman · 2 weeks ago

So let's get this straight: $210 million in funds need to be obligated in the next nine months and $190 million has to yet be committed for any purpose in Hawaii. Yet they want to cut funding for the arts. What nonsense is next? Another raise for themselves?

Logical · 2 weeks ago

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