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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 is astounding that we are taking so long to adopt a proven airport-management model that could turn our airports into shining...
Will 2020 be the year of a Hawaii Airport Corporation?
Photo by Charley Myers Efforts to reform management of Hawaii’s state airports haven’t failed for lack of trying. Hawaii state Sen. Lorraine Inouye (D, District 4) has submitted bills four years in a row[1] to establish a semi-independent Hawaii Airport...
Protect the nation: Reform the Jones Act
When it comes to Jones Act reform, the debate often comes down to costs versus national security. No one seriously argues that the Act doesn’t raise prices for businesses and consumers: It is basic economics that restricting the transport of goods between U.S. ports...
Competition brings Hawaii airfares down to earth
This commentary was published originally in Honolulu Civil Beat on Oct. 10, 2019. –––––––––––– By Josh Mason and Melissa Newsham Hawaii is one of the most regulated states in the country, but fortunately its regulatory powers do not include being able to exclude...
‘Rebel’ Ed Case urges Jones Act reform
There haven’t been many prominent Hawaii politicians willing to openly criticize the federal maritime law known as the Jones Act. Fortunately, there are a few notable exceptions, and it was my pleasure to interview one of those “rebels” on this week’s episode of my...