2012 Legislature gets more pluses than minuses

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, May 06, 2012

~~<p>The state Capitol was a whirlwind of activity this year, not all of it in the clear view of the public. When the dust finally cleared Thursday after the session, and the scoresheet finally could be completed, the news wasn't too bad. A "B minus" might be a fair grade, especially if you grade on a curve — the 2011 session providing one of the low ebbs.</p>
<p>Aided by a rebound in tax revenues, the 2012 Legislature was able to bolster the state's social and health systems that took some hits in the recession. Lawmakers crossed some important tasks off the to-do list and even showed some spine in making difficult calls in politically sensitive areas. Then there was an "F" grade or two, and those clearly drove down the GPA.</p>
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The state Capitol was a whirlwind of activity this year, not all of it in the clear view of the public. When the dust finally cleared Thursday after the session, and the scoresheet finally could be completed, the news wasn't too bad. A "B minus" might be a fair grade, especially if you grade on a curve — the 2011 session providing one of the low ebbs.

Aided by a rebound in tax revenues, the 2012 Legislature was able to bolster the state's social and health systems that took some hits in the recession. Lawmakers crossed some important tasks off the to-do list and even showed some spine in making difficult calls in politically sensitive areas. Then there was an "F" grade or two, and those clearly drove down the GPA. Login for more...