Community Focus interviewed Dr. Keli’i Akina about Hawaii’s fiscal health. Dr. Akina briefly discusses the State’s budget, spending, and future plans. You can listen to the interview here: www.archive.org/details/KeliiAkinaEconomicFocusIntvw
Grassroot Institute President Keli’i Akina recently appeared on Hawaii News Now to discuss the investigation into Rep. Romy Cachola’s campaign spending irregularities. The inquiry by the state Campaign Spending Commission is looking into a number of questionable expenses by Rep. Cachola over the course of his political career, including the
There’s no escaping the seriousness of the state’s unfunded liabilities. This week, Grassroot Institute’s monthly Calabash featured Hawaii State Finance Director Kalbert Young, speaking on the issue of the unfunded liabilities and the state’s legal obligation to pay them. The presentation was featured by local ABC news station KITV Channel
In an interview with Community Focus this week, Dr. Akina discussed Hawaii’s fiscal troubles–especially the severity of our unfunded liabilities, and the need for an approach that champions the free market and institutes “best practices” for a healthier state economy. Listen to the entire interview below.
Grassroot Institute president Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. was recently interviewed by Hawaii News Now concerning allegations that a civilian Naval procurement officer had steered millions of dollars in contract funds to a firm he and his wife own. According to Akina, “Someone who has the ability to use taxpayer dollars and
Tim Lussier, Executive Director of Grassroot Institute of Hawaii discusses public opinion polling on Hawaii Public Radio.
Recently, Grassroot President Keli’i Akina appeared on Hawaii Public Radio to talk about the “Critical State of Hawaii’s Unfunded Liabilities.” With a funding gap singled out by numerous studies as one of the worst in the nation, Hawaii’s economic future depends greatly on what steps are taken to address the
A recent study from the Cato Institute revealed that Hawaii leads the nation in making welfare more attractive than work. The Cato white paper, entitled “The Work Versus Welfare Trade-off” notes that: Hawaii ranks first among the fifty states in several categories which produce a disincentive for welfare recipients to
Grassroot Institute President Keli’i Akina discusses how to end the Jones Act’s protectionism.
Grassroot Institute President Akina was recently interviewed by Hawaii News Now on the public fallout from the revelation that state officials improperly received free golf outings.
Community Focus interviewed Dr. Keli’i Akina about Hawaii’s fiscal health. Dr. Akina briefly discusses the State’s budget, spending, and future plans. You can listen to the interview here: www.archive.org/details/KeliiAkinaEconomicFocusIntvw
Grassroot Institute President Keli’i Akina recently appeared on Hawaii News Now to discuss the investigation into Rep. Romy Cachola’s campaign spending irregularities. The inquiry by the state Campaign Spending Commission is looking into a number of questionable expenses by Rep. Cachola over the course of his political career, including the
There’s no escaping the seriousness of the state’s unfunded liabilities. This week, Grassroot Institute’s monthly Calabash featured Hawaii State Finance Director Kalbert Young, speaking on the issue of the unfunded liabilities and the state’s legal obligation to pay them. The presentation was featured by local ABC news station KITV Channel
In an interview with Community Focus this week, Dr. Akina discussed Hawaii’s fiscal troubles–especially the severity of our unfunded liabilities, and the need for an approach that champions the free market and institutes “best practices” for a healthier state economy. Listen to the entire interview below.
Grassroot Institute president Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. was recently interviewed by Hawaii News Now concerning allegations that a civilian Naval procurement officer had steered millions of dollars in contract funds to a firm he and his wife own. According to Akina, “Someone who has the ability to use taxpayer dollars and
Tim Lussier, Executive Director of Grassroot Institute of Hawaii discusses public opinion polling on Hawaii Public Radio.
Recently, Grassroot President Keli’i Akina appeared on Hawaii Public Radio to talk about the “Critical State of Hawaii’s Unfunded Liabilities.” With a funding gap singled out by numerous studies as one of the worst in the nation, Hawaii’s economic future depends greatly on what steps are taken to address the
A recent study from the Cato Institute revealed that Hawaii leads the nation in making welfare more attractive than work. The Cato white paper, entitled “The Work Versus Welfare Trade-off” notes that: Hawaii ranks first among the fifty states in several categories which produce a disincentive for welfare recipients to
Grassroot Institute President Keli’i Akina discusses how to end the Jones Act’s protectionism.
Grassroot Institute President Akina was recently interviewed by Hawaii News Now on the public fallout from the revelation that state officials improperly received free golf outings.
To the Hawaii Legislature:
Hawaii families face skyrocketing healthcare costs and a shortage of doctors. Exempting medical services from Hawaii’s general excise tax would result in millions of dollars in savings for residents and help bring doctors back.
