Press Releases
April 2010
2010 Pork Report Press Conference Highlight Video and Slideshow!
On March 31st, 2010, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii held a Press Conference on the steps of the Hawaii State Capitol releasing their second annual Hawaii Pork Report. GRIH President Jamie Story, Co-Authors Hideo Hikida and Frances Nuar as well as Citizens Against Government Waste VP of Policy, David Williams spoke about the contents of the report, highlighting some of the questionable spending decisions made by the Government of Hawaii.
The video highlights and a slide show of the press conference are posted after the jump
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Press Releases
December 2009
Akaka Bill Poll Findings Released
December 15, 2009--A new poll of registered Hawaii voters, conducted by Zogby International, has found that a majority of those surveyed oppose the Akaka Bill, while 76 percent oppose higher taxes to pay for the nation-tribe proposed in the bill. The poll was sponsored by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii and conducted from November 18 to 23, 2009 (more)
Press Releases
November 2009
No More Taxes to Stop Furloughs
The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is calling out Kanu Hawaii, a self-branded community organization, on its petition entreating the state to preserve children's education. Among its demands are raiding the Hurricane Fund, raiding the Rainy Day Fund, and raising taxes, all of which would come at the detriment of all Hawaii citizens. (more)
Press Releases
June 2009
New Contest to Help Trim Hawaii's DOE Budget
Help Hawaii's Education System by Identifying Waste and Inefficiencies
Like the rest of the state during the current economic challenges, the Department of Education (DOE) needs to go on a diet! The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii (GRIH) and Smart Business Hawaii (SBH) announced today a new contest to help the employees of the DOE do just that by identifying ways to trim the Department’s budget and possibly remove the need for job furloughs. (more)
Press Releases
April 2009
2009 Tax Day Tea Party
Citizens commit to Oppose and Vote Against Tax Increases
Hawaii's taxpayers have had enough and are ready to do something to let their voices be heard. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, The Hawaii Republican Assembly, Studio Ryan, Mac Mouse, Admor HVAC and Joe the Builder Inc. have teamed up to sponsor the first annual Hawaii Tax Day Tea Party on April 15th from 4-7pm at the Hawaii state capitol. (more)
Press Releases
September 2008
2008 Candidates Sign No-New-Taxes Pledge
Commit to Oppose and Vote Against Tax Increases
The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii applauds the pro-taxpayer position of Panos Prevedouros, Donavon Kambel and George Nitta, candidates running for Honolulu Mayor. All three candidates recently demonstrated their dedication to the taxpayers of Hawaii by signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. By signing the pledge, they commit “to oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes.” (more)
Press Releases
August 2008
Native Hawaiians Prosper
Research Institute Releases New Study
The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, a leading research and public policy think tank, has announced the release of a new study, ‘Good News: Native Hawaiians Prosper’ by Dr. Harry Messenheimer. The study is based on data from the 2006 American Community Survey by the U.S. Census. The new report clearly illustrates that Native Hawaiians, in Hawaii and on the mainland, are as prosperous as other ethnic groups. (more)
Press Releases
May 2008
New President at Institute
State’s Leading Research Group chooses Education Specialist
The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, a free-market think tank based in Honolulu, recently announced the appointment of Jamie Story as the organization’s new President. (more)
Blogs
Rooted in Reason
Grassroot Institute's Official Blog
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?
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