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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 at the state Legislature, in an effort to make our state more affordable. And who doesn’t want...
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 on Friday, Feb. 14, on Oahu. Both events were sponsored by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii....
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 Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Joe Kent, Executive Vice President RE:...
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...
How we can regain control of state spending
Here is a preview of what you can expect if you attend our presentations later month — Feb. 12 on Maui and Feb. 14 on Oahu — featuring Dan Mitchell, widely known as a straight-talking, highly knowledgable economist who will explain how Hawaii can implement a...