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Lahaina fires prompt questions about state water policy

Are Hawaii’s water policies sufficient for fighting fires? That was the hard question Joe Kent posed last week while discussing Maui’s complicated water situation with NewsRadio 830 KHVH host Rick Hamada. Kent, the Grassroot Institute’s executive vice president, said water is an especially important topic when it comes to Lahaina,

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Lahaina fire lawsuits hamstring release of information, apologies

As government officials look to rebuild in the aftermath of the Lahaina fire, Joe Kent, executive vice president of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, said protecting landowners’ property rights should be their top priority.  Kent told radio host Rick Hamada on NewsRadio 830 KHVH last week that “everyone got nervous”

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Governor’s revised housing proclamation caves to NIMBYs

State and county leaders need to take “bold action” to fix Hawaii’s housing crisis in response to Gov. Josh Green modifying his emergency proclamation on housing, said Ted Kefalas, speaking on Sunday with H. Hawaii Media radio host Johnny Miro. “It is a shame to see the governor and his

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Kauai homeowners could save $150 each from higher exemption

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kauai County Council on Sept. 20, 2023. _____________ September 20, 2023 8:30 a.m. Kauai County Council Chambers To: Kaua‘i County Council       Councilmember Mel Rapozo, Chair       Councilmember KipuKai Kuali‘i, Vice Chair From:

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Institute submits suggestions for revitalizing Maui economy

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Maui County Council on Sept. 12, 2023. _____________ Sept. 12, 2023 9 a.m. Maui County Council Chamber To: Maui County Council, Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee       Yuki Lei Sugimura, Chair       Tasha Kama,

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Kauai bills seek to expand property tax relief for affordable rentals

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kauai County Council on Sept. 6, 2023. _____________ September 6, 2023 8:30 a.m. Kauai County Council Chambers To: Kaua‘i County Council       Councilmember Mel Rapozo, Chair       Councilmember KipuKai Kuali‘i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute

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Lahaina fires prompt questions about state water policy

Are Hawaii’s water policies sufficient for fighting fires? That was the hard question Joe Kent posed last week while discussing Maui’s complicated water situation with NewsRadio 830 KHVH host Rick Hamada. Kent, the Grassroot Institute’s executive vice president, said water is an especially important topic when it comes to Lahaina,

Read More →

Lahaina fire lawsuits hamstring release of information, apologies

As government officials look to rebuild in the aftermath of the Lahaina fire, Joe Kent, executive vice president of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, said protecting landowners’ property rights should be their top priority.  Kent told radio host Rick Hamada on NewsRadio 830 KHVH last week that “everyone got nervous”

Read More →

Governor’s revised housing proclamation caves to NIMBYs

State and county leaders need to take “bold action” to fix Hawaii’s housing crisis in response to Gov. Josh Green modifying his emergency proclamation on housing, said Ted Kefalas, speaking on Sunday with H. Hawaii Media radio host Johnny Miro. “It is a shame to see the governor and his

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Kauai homeowners could save $150 each from higher exemption

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kauai County Council on Sept. 20, 2023. _____________ September 20, 2023 8:30 a.m. Kauai County Council Chambers To: Kaua‘i County Council       Councilmember Mel Rapozo, Chair       Councilmember KipuKai Kuali‘i, Vice Chair From:

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Institute submits suggestions for revitalizing Maui economy

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Maui County Council on Sept. 12, 2023. _____________ Sept. 12, 2023 9 a.m. Maui County Council Chamber To: Maui County Council, Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee       Yuki Lei Sugimura, Chair       Tasha Kama,

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Kauai bills seek to expand property tax relief for affordable rentals

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kauai County Council on Sept. 6, 2023. _____________ September 6, 2023 8:30 a.m. Kauai County Council Chambers To: Kaua‘i County Council       Councilmember Mel Rapozo, Chair       Councilmember KipuKai Kuali‘i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute

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