Event alert: Should Hawaii increase its minimum wage?
An expert on Seattle’s experience will address 2 Hawaii events HONOLULU, Feb. 23, 2020 >> Proposals to increase Hawaii’s minimum wage are back on the docket
Sick economy is a medical threat, too
Gov. David Ige is worried about Hawaii’s ability to respond to a crisis like the coronavirus threat. He’s not the only one. Our governor spoke earlier
Dan Mitchell talks wowed the crowd
Economist Dan Mitchell gave two outstanding presentations via teleconference technology this past week, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, to an audience on Maui and the other
Five little words could solve Hawaii housing crisis
The lack of affordable housing in Hawaii is on everyone’s mind. State legislators have responded with a wide variety of proposals that include everything from
Grassroot Institute testifies on asset forfeiture reform
Grassroot Institute of Hawaii – HB2069 Testimony February 13, 2020 2:05 p.m. Hawaii State Capitol Conference Room 325 To: House Committee on Judiciary Rep. Chris
Grassroot Institute testifies on GET exemption for doctors
Grassroot Institute of Hawaii – HB2228 Testimony Feb. 13, 2020 9:00 a.m. Conference Room 329 To: House Committee on Health Rep. John M. Mizuno, Chair
The case for a Hawaii airport authority, in 61 seconds
The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii has produced a new video that explains in only 61 seconds why Hawaii’s 15 state-run airports should be managed by a semi-independent airport corporation. Privatization would be
Airport authority could make Kahului Airport ‘no ka ‘oi’
This article was published originally on Friday, Feb. 7, in The Maui News. ____________ Hawaii is a state that relies on its airports, so it