Better Society
Supporting liberty also means embracing policies that will improve our state from the ground up. At the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, we are interested in more than just improving our economy and promoting government accountability. We want to find solutions that will make this a better place to live--from education to the 'āina and beyond, let's work together (E Hana Kakou) for a better Hawaii. In particular Grassroot is committed to improving educational opportunity for Hawaii's children, our most precious asset.
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Luncheon: Will Obamacare really be repealed?
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Other states show we can hold rail accountable
Across the country, people are getting fed up with large, expensive public works projects that siphon away taxpayer funds. In January, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo canceled a plan years in the making that would have shut down New York City’s L Train for tunnel repairs....
U.S.-build rule deters ocean cargo service to Hawaii
Have you ever wondered why there are only a few ocean common carriers carrying goods between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland? Mainly it has to do with the federal U.S. shipping law known as the Jones Act, otherwise known as Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920....
‘Perry & The Posse’ hosts Akina on morning radio show
The host of one of Hawaii’s most popular morning radio programs, Michael W. Perry, of KSSK’s “Perry & The Posse,” wanted to know what the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii would like to see come out of the 2019 Hawaii legislative session, so he interviewed Keli‘i...
Unshackle Maui taxis to help them compete
In the wake of the state announcing that ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft can now pick up customers at Kahului and Kapalua airports, Maui airport taxi drivers are expressing frustration that such companies will essentially be operating as taxis while not having to...
It shouldn’t take audits and lawsuits for government to be transparent
As the Hawaii Legislature and county councils work into the new year, Hawaii residents should keep pressuring them to be more transparent. And it’s not like we’re asking them to do anything that isn’t already part of Hawaii law. Yet still there are state and county...
Gas tax proposal just more of the same
After watching so many State of the State addresses, I’ve learned to regard them as something more than a summary of the state’s political outlook. In fact, they’ve started to seem a lot like wish lists. The governor outlines everything his party would like to get in...
Looking for housing in all the wrong places
Regardless of our political differences, there are a few things most residents of Hawaii can agree on: The cost of living is high, the sunsets are beautiful, and there’s not enough housing. The difficulty isn’t identifying the problem; it’s finding a solution....
Grassroot Institute testifies on wage bill
January 31, 2019, 3:00 p.m. Hawaii State Capitol Conference Room 224 To: Senate Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts Sen. Brian T. Taniguchi, Chair Sen. Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Joe Kent, Executive Vice...
Public pension crisis? We’re on it!
The good news is that Hawaii’s legislators are eager to solve our pension crisis. The better news is that we have the solutions they need. On Thursday, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii sat in on the Legislative Fiscal Academy, held at the state Capitol and sponsored...