July 2010
2010 Legislative Score Card
Did Your Legislator Pass the Freedom Test?
This year, Hawaii state legislators were put to the financial test. With a record state shortfall, the legislature came up with all types of creative solutions.
One was to raise taxes, which the House and Senate approved in more than a dozen different votes. Another “solution” was to raid almost every special fund and use the money to fill the depleted general fund. Unfortunately, spending cuts were not high on the list.
After the link, each legislator has been scored based on his or her performance in the 2010 legislative session. Scores indicate the percentage of votes in which legislators voted in favor of limited government and greater individual liberty. While a few legislators seized the shortfall as an opportunity to make tough spending decisions, the vast majority voted to continue for the status quo—excessive spending and even higher taxes for the people of Hawaii.
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July 2010
The Friedman Birthday Celebration: Success!
July 31, 2010 would have been Milton Friedman's 98th birthday. Now, more than ever, we need his vision. To honor the impact he has had on our society, and to help clarify his moral framework, for freedom and free enterprise, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii celebrated the Friedman Legacy for Freedom in partnership with the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice. (more)
July 12, 2010
Video of the HAPPY Luncheon Ft. Randal O'Toole
Did you miss the HAPPY Luncheon featuring Randal O'Toole of the Reason Foundation? If you did, don't worry because here are the videos of each of the speakers that were present during the HAPPY Luncheon speakers panel. (more)
July 08, 2010
State Certification Process Perpetuates Unemployment
With approximately 6.6 percent of Hawaii’s labor force unemployed, the legislature needs to revise the state’s complex certification system to make it easier for people to change professions and get back to work. (more)
Blogs
The Mystery of Hawaiian History
Correcting historical revisionism and misconceptions promoted by the Akaka Bill.
Hawaii Spendometer
How Fast Does The State Government Spend Your Money?
$9,122,166,121.47
