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Experts outline how new compact will improve healthcare: Oahu

The decision this year by Hawaii legislators and the governor to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact was not only “a practical win for people who are in pain and suffering and who need medical care, but …  also a philosophical win for those who want to celebrate the fact

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Experts outline how compact will improve Hawaii healthcare: Maui

The decision this year by Hawaii legislators and the governor to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact was not only “a practical win for people who are in pain and suffering and who need medical care, but …  also a philosophical win for those who want to celebrate the fact

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Kauai property tax relief for long-term affordable rentals would be major reform

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kauai County Council on Aug. 9, 2023. _____________ August 9, 2023 8:30 a.m. Kauai County Council Chambers To: Kaua‘i County Council       Councilmember Mel Rapozo, Chair       Councilmember KipuKai Kuali‘i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute

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Legislature’s turn to act on housing

The following commentary was originally published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on Aug. 8 2023. __________ Gov. Josh Green has accomplished what housing advocates have wanted for years: He reduced red tape that has frustrated the growth of affordable housing. Now the pressure is on the Legislature to enact permanent reform.

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Staircase proposal could be small step toward more housing

Can single-stair construction actually reduce building costs and contribute to alleviating our housing shortage? That was among the questions host Keli‘i Akina asked guest Stephen Smith on the most recent episode of “Hawaii Together” on ThinkTech Hawaii.  Smith, founder and executive director of the Center for Building in North America,

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Bill 6: Third-party review for building permits is successful across country

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Honolulu City and County Council on Aug. 9, 2023. _____________ August 9, 2023 10 a.m. Honolulu City Council Chambers To: Honolulu City and County Council       Councilmember Tommy Waters, Chair       Councilmember Esther Kia‘āina, Vice

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Housing proclamation raises ‘questions galore,’ Kent says

Question marks galore. That’s how Joe Kent, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii executive vice president, described Gov. Josh Green’s recent housing proclamation during his latest visit to the Rick Hamada Program on KHVH News Radio 830.  Kent said that given Hawaii’s status as the most regulated housing market in the nation,

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Bill 42: Assessment caps can distort housing market if too low

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Honolulu City and County Council on Aug. 9, 2023. _____________ August 9, 2023 10 a.m. Honolulu City Council Chambers To: Honolulu City and County Council       Councilmember Tommy Waters, Chair       Councilmember Esther Kia‘āina, Vice

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Bill 34: ‘Boston model’ would index homeowner exemption

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Honolulu City and County Council on Aug. 9, 2023. _______________ August 9, 2023 10 a.m. Honolulu City Council Chambers To: Honolulu City and County Council       Councilmember Tommy Waters, Chair       Councilmember Esther Kia‘āina, Vice

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Little changes can lead to more housing

If we want to find ways to lower the cost of housing in our state, we might have to take the stairs. Or, to be more precise, take away a set of stairs. Believe it or not, that small change in construction design could help homebuilders produce more efficient buildings

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Experts outline how new compact will improve healthcare: Oahu

The decision this year by Hawaii legislators and the governor to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact was not only “a practical win for people who are in pain and suffering and who need medical care, but …  also a philosophical win for those who want to celebrate the fact

Read More →

Experts outline how compact will improve Hawaii healthcare: Maui

The decision this year by Hawaii legislators and the governor to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact was not only “a practical win for people who are in pain and suffering and who need medical care, but …  also a philosophical win for those who want to celebrate the fact

Read More →

Kauai property tax relief for long-term affordable rentals would be major reform

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kauai County Council on Aug. 9, 2023. _____________ August 9, 2023 8:30 a.m. Kauai County Council Chambers To: Kaua‘i County Council       Councilmember Mel Rapozo, Chair       Councilmember KipuKai Kuali‘i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute

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Legislature’s turn to act on housing

The following commentary was originally published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on Aug. 8 2023. __________ Gov. Josh Green has accomplished what housing advocates have wanted for years: He reduced red tape that has frustrated the growth of affordable housing. Now the pressure is on the Legislature to enact permanent reform.

Read More →

Staircase proposal could be small step toward more housing

Can single-stair construction actually reduce building costs and contribute to alleviating our housing shortage? That was among the questions host Keli‘i Akina asked guest Stephen Smith on the most recent episode of “Hawaii Together” on ThinkTech Hawaii.  Smith, founder and executive director of the Center for Building in North America,

Read More →

Bill 6: Third-party review for building permits is successful across country

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Honolulu City and County Council on Aug. 9, 2023. _____________ August 9, 2023 10 a.m. Honolulu City Council Chambers To: Honolulu City and County Council       Councilmember Tommy Waters, Chair       Councilmember Esther Kia‘āina, Vice

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Housing proclamation raises ‘questions galore,’ Kent says

Question marks galore. That’s how Joe Kent, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii executive vice president, described Gov. Josh Green’s recent housing proclamation during his latest visit to the Rick Hamada Program on KHVH News Radio 830.  Kent said that given Hawaii’s status as the most regulated housing market in the nation,

Read More →

Bill 42: Assessment caps can distort housing market if too low

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Honolulu City and County Council on Aug. 9, 2023. _____________ August 9, 2023 10 a.m. Honolulu City Council Chambers To: Honolulu City and County Council       Councilmember Tommy Waters, Chair       Councilmember Esther Kia‘āina, Vice

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Bill 34: ‘Boston model’ would index homeowner exemption

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Honolulu City and County Council on Aug. 9, 2023. _______________ August 9, 2023 10 a.m. Honolulu City Council Chambers To: Honolulu City and County Council       Councilmember Tommy Waters, Chair       Councilmember Esther Kia‘āina, Vice

Read More →

Little changes can lead to more housing

If we want to find ways to lower the cost of housing in our state, we might have to take the stairs. Or, to be more precise, take away a set of stairs. Believe it or not, that small change in construction design could help homebuilders produce more efficient buildings

Read More →