by Grassroot Institute of Hawaii | Apr 14, 2021 | Accountability, Budget & Spending, Testimony & Letters
The Grassroot Institute submitted testimony in February to the private Government Accounting Standards Board, which is considering some rule changes that would make it easier for governments to ignore their long-term liabilities when crafting short-term budgets. This...
by Josh Mason | Apr 14, 2021 | Accountability, Op-Eds
This commentary was originally published in Honolulu Civil Beat on April 9, 2021. ___________ But that could change if the government changed. If the government is supposed to be of, by and for the people, it’s doing a pretty terrible job. That’s one conclusion to...
by Keli'i Akina, Ph.D. | Apr 14, 2021 | Budget & Spending, Economy, Op-Eds
This commentary was originally published in The Maui News on April 14, 2021. ______________ If state leaders ever hope to revitalize Hawaii’s economy, they need to follow the “golden rule” of budgeting: Make sure government does not grow faster than the economy. That...
