‘Life, liberty and … property’
Happy Fourth of July! I hope that you are enjoying the holiday and the blessings of liberty. Of course, when we talk about liberty and
No place like home, if you can find one
It is universally acknowledged that Hawaii residents need more homes. So why is it so hard to build them? When you ask people about their
‘Positive disrupter’ on ‘Perry & the Posse’
“Let’s not kill the goose that lays the golden egg.” That was the advice of Keli‘i Akina, president of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, speaking
‘De facto ban’ could poison tourism well
The Honolulu County Council this week approved two bills that will impose tough regulations on short-term vacation rentals, pending final approval by the mayor, and this
Why doesn’t Hawaii privatize more public services?
Hawaii’s state and county governments aren’t known for delivering high-quality public services in a cost-efficient manner. Nationwide, Hawaii has the second highest per capita tax
Radio host inspired by ‘simplicity and efficiency’
Its ability to explain public policy issues with “simplicity and efficiency” is what first impressed Matt Gilbertson about the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. Gilbertson, founder
Let’s be reasonable about short-term vacation rentals
For years, Hawaii has had a strange approach to short-term rental properties, especially those operating without the required county permits. Some residents have decried their
Hawaii needs a handy ‘adjust policy’ tab
I just gave Hawaii the best economic outlook in the country, and all it took was a few mouse clicks. Typically, Hawaii ends up in