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Hawaii’s Unsustainable Cost of Public Employment
Hawaii’s police officers and firefighters have some of the most respected positions in the state … from an economic perspective, at least. In fact, new research from the Grassroot Institute suggests that Hawaii has a deep appreciation for public sector...
Basing decisions on evidence, not politics
Considering how often we are promised “effective” policy or political plans that “work”, there’s surprisingly little effort spent measuring that effectiveness. Or maybe it’s not surprising at all. For some politicians, laws and...
Governor says treat symptoms, not causes of our economic woes
If you knew someone who was wasting away from a completely curable illness, would you want the doctor to merely treat the symptoms or treat the underlying cause? If you’ve watched or read the Governor’s State of the State address, you’ll know which...
Competition matters…in sports and in government
Imagine a football game in which there is only one team playing. Instead of seeing dazzling plays, the entire game is spent watching that one team sprint down the field and score over and over again. The winning team might glory in the score, but for the crowd,...
Out with Obamacare…In with Trumpcare?
As we transition from President Obama’s administration to that of President-elect Trump, one of the most pressing issues facing the nation is the role of government in providing healthcare coverage to citizens. At the moment, the big question from Washington,...