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How really to help low-income earners
Minimum wage hikes are often promoted as a way to help the less fortunate out of poverty. But are they really the best tool for the job? This week, I was privileged to be part of a panel discussion on the minimum wage, and how it fits in with the broader concept of...
‘CWAs’ a recipe for disaster
Around the country, states and municipalities are changing their procurement regulations to allow for more competitive bidding. That’s a best practice that saves money on government projects. Hawaii, however, appears to be moving in the opposite direction. This week,...
Stossel and Akina talk ‘dirty dozen’ at FreedomFest 2019
Popular television journalist John Stossel hosted Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina and several other guests for a panel discussion on the “dirty dozen” of federal laws, last week at FreedomFest 2019 in Las Vegas. Joined on the panel by Sean Flynn,...
‘Leavin’ on a jet plane …’
The following is an excerpt from an article by Matt Walker that appeared July 11 on BadCredit.org, a website that seeks “to inform and educate Americans with bad credit, enabling better credit decisions and a brighter financial future.” ––––––––––––––––...
Why doesn’t Hawaii privatize more public services?
Hawaii’s state and county governments aren’t known for delivering high-quality public services in a cost-efficient manner. Nationwide, Hawaii has the second highest per capita tax burden, yet its taxpayers have the worst “return on investment” in terms of how...