The median price for a single-family home in Hawaii is over $1 million. Some blame out-of-state buyers, but our new study shows that the real culprits are Hawaii’s restrictive regulations.
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Since 2001, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii has helped shape policy debate in Hawaii by providing practical, best-practices research aimed at lowering the cost of living, expanding opportunities and fostering prosperity for all.
To the Hawaii Legislature:
Hawaii families face skyrocketing healthcare costs and a shortage of doctors. Exempting medical services from Hawaii’s general excise tax would result in millions of dollars in savings for residents and help bring doctors back.
