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Testimony: Bill 80 could hurt Oahu’s hotels and employees more than help
This testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on Oct. 19, 2020, to the Honolulu City Council’s Committee on Executive Matters and Legal Affairs. _______________ To: Ron Menor, Chair, and Carol Fukunaga, Vice Chair From: Joe Kent, Grassroot...
Hawaii debt increases $9 billion over past 8 months, to $97 billion
The following is a news release that was sent to all Hawaii media on Oct. 15, 2020. ______________ HONOLULU, Oct. 15, 2020 >> Hawaii’s unfunded liabilities for infrastructure and public health benefits have increased so far this year to $97 billion, according to...
Reform state LUC to encourage more housing, new report says
The following is a news release issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on Sept. 22, 2020. ______________ The state Land Use Commission has strayed from its core mission, leading to fewer homes and higher home prices for Hawaii residents HONOLULU, Sept. 22,...
Jones Act costs Hawaii families almost $1,800 extra every year, new independent study shows
The following was issued as a news release on July 29, 2020. ____________ The new research shows the Jones Act overall costs Hawaii $1.2 billion annually, including 9,100 jobs and $148 million in taxes HONOLULU, July 29, 2020 >> The protectionist federal...
Shipping industry study claims Jones Act benefits Hawaii economy … yes, really
This is a new release that was issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on July 21, 2020. ___________ The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii analyzes the new study and finds it to be contradictory, problematic and secretive HONOLULU, July 21, 2020 >> A new study...