Hawaii income tax burden second highest in nation

The following is a news release issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on July 5, 2023. _______________ HONOLULU, July 5, 2023 >> Hawaii has the second-highest income tax burden of any state for all income levels, according to a new analysis from the state Department of Taxation. Seth Colby, a tax research planning officer […]

New law could help resolve Maui’s axis deer problem

The following article was published originally by Maui Now on July 5, 2023. ______________ Maui’s struggle with invasive deer might have just gotten easier to tackle, thanks to a bill signed into law by Governor Josh Green. Passed by the Legislature earlier this year, HB1382, now Act 54, allows nonprofits to donate wild game meat […]

Bill 37, CD1: Grassroot Institute’s oral testimony

7-7-23 Ted Kefalas oral testimony to the Honolulu City Council on Bill 37 Ted Kefalas: Aloha, Chair, Vice Chair, Council Members. Ted Kefalas with Grassroot Institute.  So, speaking on Bill 37, this bill essentially makes it so that somebody making about $80,000 a year, their maximum tax bill is $2,400.  We support increasing the eligibility, […]

Bill 40, CD1: Increase in homeowner exemption overdue

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Honolulu County Council on July 7, 2023. _______________ To: Honolulu City and County Council       Councilmember Tommy Waters, Chair       Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina, Vice Chair  From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii             […]

Bill 37, CD1: Increase income eligibility for property tax credit

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Honolulu County Council on July 7, 2023. _______________ July 7, 2023 2:30 p.m. Honolulu City Council Chambers  To: Honolulu City and County Council        Councilmember Tommy Waters, Chair        Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina, Vice Chair  From: Grassroot […]