by Keli'i Akina, Ph.D. | Jul 2, 2022 | Accountability, Civil Liberties, Legislature & Politics, President's Corner
This weekend is a time for celebrating the Declaration of Independence, which was the inspiration behind the founding of the United States of America. In Hawaii, this July 4th can be additionally meaningful, as we have the opportunity to defend liberty and uphold the...
by Grassroot Institute of Hawaii | Jul 2, 2022 | Gut and Replace, Legislature & Politics
Gov. David Ige doesn’t always get it right — who among us does? For example, his “intent to veto” SB3089, which would reform the state’s emergency-management statute, is off the mark. But he definitely made the right call in announcing his...
by Grassroot Institute of Hawaii | Jul 2, 2022 | Accountability, Civil Liberties, In the News, Legislature & Politics
With Gov. David Ige declaring his intent to veto SB3089, which would reform Hawaii’s emergency powers law, it is now up to the public and the many legislators who supported the bill to convince the governor otherwise. Both the governor and our legislators need...
