Grassroot Institute says Nai Aupuni is undercutting its own efforts to even look like a democratic process. In a surprising contradiction to their claim of confidence in the legality of their election process, the state and Nai Apuni have announced the termination of the election process for delegates to a
Extended report to follow from Grassroot Institute An extensive survey of economic freedom in the United States, Canada, and Mexico shows Hawaii as one of the five worst performing U.S. states, tied for 46th place with New Mexico. The report,Economic Freedom of North America, is published by the Fraser Institute
Grassroot Institute Says Decision Affirms the Constitution and Aloha Spirit HONOLULU, HAWAII–December 2, 2015–Today, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the decision of Justice Anthony Kennedy to halt the counting of ballots or certification of results in Hawaii’s race-based Native Hawaiian election, pending final disposition of the appeal of Akina v. Hawaii
Grassroot Institute applauds victory for equality and the Aloha Spirit Today, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy issued an order enjoining the counting of ballots cast in, and certifying the winners in the Native Hawaiian election. Though the injunction is indefinite pending further action from Justice Kennedy or the full
Grassroot Institute makes case against “unprecedented” District Court decision HONOLULU, HAWAII–Nov. 24, 2015–The Plaintiffs in the case of Akina v. Hawaii have filed an appeal with the US Supreme Court, asking for an injunction that would halt the Nai Apuni election while the case is being determined. In an Emergency
Today, the Grassroot Institute reassured those concerned about the impropriety of the state-sponsored Hawaiians-only election that the legal battle is far from over. Although the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the plaintiffs’ request for an injunction to stop the election, Grassroot Institute President Dr. Keli’i Akina promised that they
State falls to #31 in national ranking In a nationwide survey of state tax structures, Hawaii continues its stagnant economic performance, ranking 31st out of 50 states in the 2016 State Business Tax Climate Index. The study, released today by the Tax Foundation, compares five different metrics in a state’s
Yesterday, Grassroot released its finding that more than a half a million dollars had been paid out of the public pension fund to deceased beneficiaries. Reporter Rick Daysog of Hawaii News Now picked up the story and covered it in the evening news. You can see more below or go
HONOLULU, HAWAII–Oct. 28, 2015–In a shocking example of outmoded systems leading to government waste, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii has learned that $538,519.25 of public pension money was paid to dead people in Hawaii between 2010 and 2015. According to the state’s own records, at least 134 deceased persons received
Friday’s ruling on injunction appealed to the Ninth Circuit HONOLULU, HAWAII–Oct. 26, 2015–Today, the Plaintiffs in Akina v. State of Hawai`i filed an appeal from the Order of Judge Michael Seabright denying their motion to halt a race-based election to establish a Hawaiian tribe in violation of the Constitution. On Friday, Judge
Grassroot Institute says Nai Aupuni is undercutting its own efforts to even look like a democratic process. In a surprising contradiction to their claim of confidence in the legality of their election process, the state and Nai Apuni have announced the termination of the election process for delegates to a
Extended report to follow from Grassroot Institute An extensive survey of economic freedom in the United States, Canada, and Mexico shows Hawaii as one of the five worst performing U.S. states, tied for 46th place with New Mexico. The report,Economic Freedom of North America, is published by the Fraser Institute
Grassroot Institute Says Decision Affirms the Constitution and Aloha Spirit HONOLULU, HAWAII–December 2, 2015–Today, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the decision of Justice Anthony Kennedy to halt the counting of ballots or certification of results in Hawaii’s race-based Native Hawaiian election, pending final disposition of the appeal of Akina v. Hawaii
Grassroot Institute applauds victory for equality and the Aloha Spirit Today, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy issued an order enjoining the counting of ballots cast in, and certifying the winners in the Native Hawaiian election. Though the injunction is indefinite pending further action from Justice Kennedy or the full
Grassroot Institute makes case against “unprecedented” District Court decision HONOLULU, HAWAII–Nov. 24, 2015–The Plaintiffs in the case of Akina v. Hawaii have filed an appeal with the US Supreme Court, asking for an injunction that would halt the Nai Apuni election while the case is being determined. In an Emergency
Today, the Grassroot Institute reassured those concerned about the impropriety of the state-sponsored Hawaiians-only election that the legal battle is far from over. Although the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the plaintiffs’ request for an injunction to stop the election, Grassroot Institute President Dr. Keli’i Akina promised that they
State falls to #31 in national ranking In a nationwide survey of state tax structures, Hawaii continues its stagnant economic performance, ranking 31st out of 50 states in the 2016 State Business Tax Climate Index. The study, released today by the Tax Foundation, compares five different metrics in a state’s
Yesterday, Grassroot released its finding that more than a half a million dollars had been paid out of the public pension fund to deceased beneficiaries. Reporter Rick Daysog of Hawaii News Now picked up the story and covered it in the evening news. You can see more below or go
HONOLULU, HAWAII–Oct. 28, 2015–In a shocking example of outmoded systems leading to government waste, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii has learned that $538,519.25 of public pension money was paid to dead people in Hawaii between 2010 and 2015. According to the state’s own records, at least 134 deceased persons received
Friday’s ruling on injunction appealed to the Ninth Circuit HONOLULU, HAWAII–Oct. 26, 2015–Today, the Plaintiffs in Akina v. State of Hawai`i filed an appeal from the Order of Judge Michael Seabright denying their motion to halt a race-based election to establish a Hawaiian tribe in violation of the Constitution. On Friday, Judge
