Grassroot Institute of Hawaii

Removing barriers to Hawaii's prosperity

We produce policy research to promote individual liberty, economic freedom and accountable government.

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.

Vacancy tax won't fix housing shortage, new study concludes

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Kauai homeowners could save $150 each from higher exemption

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii September 21, 2023

Hawaii should index income tax brackets, deductions to inflation

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii September 18, 2023

Has HART gone off the rails again?

Keli'i Akina, Ph.D. September 18, 2023

Action needed to lessen impact of Maui wildfires on economy, housing crisis

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii September 16, 2023

Institute submits suggestions for revitalizing Maui economy

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii September 14, 2023

Property rights should prevail in Lahaina

Keli'i Akina, Ph.D. September 10, 2023

Kauai looks to simplify tax relief, increase homeowner exemption, add assessment cap

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii September 5, 2023

Kauai bills seek to expand property tax relief for affordable rentals

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii September 5, 2023

Bill 59: Provide older homeowners with increased tax exemption

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii September 5, 2023

Removing barriers to Hawaii's prosperity

Vacancy tax won't fix housing shortage, new study concludes

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