I truly believe the brightest days lie ahead for the Great State of Hawaii.

But before looking to the future, let's glance back at the road we've traveled these past two years because that is the source of much of the optimism we are all feeling about the future.

It pains me deeply to see members of my own party attempting to legislate women's health and contraception choices.

Good schools, good jobs, good government. These are not unreasonable demands. But sadly, some of our people have already lost heart and have left Hawaii to look for these things elsewhere.

I'm not an education expert, and frankly I don't want to make education decisions for our state. But I am experienced at successfully managing organizations, and putting people on a path where they can succeed.

Chronically homeless means constantly homeless; it means repeatedly homeless.

I truly believe the brightest days lie ahead for the Great State of Hawaii.