The following is a news release issued Oct. 6, 2022, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. _____________ HONOLULU, Oct. 6, 2022 >> The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii has launched a petition urging the Hawaii Legislature to exempt medical services from the state’s general excise tax. The purpose is to make healthcare
The following is a news release issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on Sept. 28, 2022. Note: The original version incorrectly stated the GH Parks is a Liberian-flagged vessel. _____________ Keli‘i Akina, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii president, welcomes the waiver but said it should be broadened to all ships and extended
The U.S. territory is again facing a humanitarian crisis after being hit by Hurricane Fiona, but the 1920 federal law is hindering outside aid HONOLULU, Sept. 27, 2022 >> The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii today asked that President Joe Biden use his authority to give Puerto Rico a one-year waiver
Gov. Ige vetoed HB1147, which the Legislature approved via an illegal practice, but also vetoed SB3089, which was a setback for liberty HONOLULU, July 13, 2022 >> Gov. David Ige vetoed SB3089 and HB1147 yesterday, earning both applause and disapproval from the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. >> SB3089 — Relating
SB3089 was OK’d by the Legislature but the governor is threatening to veto the measure on grounds that are not really germane HONOLULU, June 28, 2022 >> Gov. David Ige’s notice of intent to veto SB3089 is a grave disservice to the cause of restoring Hawaii’s traditional and constitutional balance
The following is a news release issued June 1, 2022, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. It originally said the Jones Act fleet was down to 93 ships, including 56 oil tankers. Those numbers have been updated to reflect the latest figures from the U.S. Maritime Administration, which are 92 and 55, respectively.
Despite being one of the most beautiful places on the planet, residents have been leaving because of its high cost of living HONOLULU, May 20, 2022 >> The U.S. Census Bureau overestimated Hawaii’s 2020 population by 6.79%, or 89,970 people, according to an internal review released this month of the 2020 census.
A popular 2010 study claiming minimum-wage hikes do not cause ‘economic shocks’ has just been reanalyzed and overturned HONOLULU, May 17, 2022 >> The consensus in Hawaii seems to be that Gov. David Ige will sign HB2510, raising the state’s hourly minimum wage from $10.10 to $18 over the next six years.
The following news release was issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on April 1, 2022. _____________ The county becomes the first of Hawaii’s four counties to request such a waiver, which would allow the use of foreign-flagged ships to import oil to the islands HONOLULU, April 1, 2022 >> The
The following is a news release that was issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on March 3, 2022. _____________ Par Hawaii’s suspension of oil imports from Russia underscores the need for Hawaii to achieve greater oil-purchasing flexibility HONOLULU, March 3, 2022 >> In response to the parent company of Par Hawaii deciding to
The following is a news release issued Oct. 6, 2022, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. _____________ HONOLULU, Oct. 6, 2022 >> The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii has launched a petition urging the Hawaii Legislature to exempt medical services from the state’s general excise tax. The purpose is to make healthcare
The following is a news release issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on Sept. 28, 2022. Note: The original version incorrectly stated the GH Parks is a Liberian-flagged vessel. _____________ Keli‘i Akina, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii president, welcomes the waiver but said it should be broadened to all ships and extended
The U.S. territory is again facing a humanitarian crisis after being hit by Hurricane Fiona, but the 1920 federal law is hindering outside aid HONOLULU, Sept. 27, 2022 >> The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii today asked that President Joe Biden use his authority to give Puerto Rico a one-year waiver
Gov. Ige vetoed HB1147, which the Legislature approved via an illegal practice, but also vetoed SB3089, which was a setback for liberty HONOLULU, July 13, 2022 >> Gov. David Ige vetoed SB3089 and HB1147 yesterday, earning both applause and disapproval from the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. >> SB3089 — Relating
SB3089 was OK’d by the Legislature but the governor is threatening to veto the measure on grounds that are not really germane HONOLULU, June 28, 2022 >> Gov. David Ige’s notice of intent to veto SB3089 is a grave disservice to the cause of restoring Hawaii’s traditional and constitutional balance
The following is a news release issued June 1, 2022, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. It originally said the Jones Act fleet was down to 93 ships, including 56 oil tankers. Those numbers have been updated to reflect the latest figures from the U.S. Maritime Administration, which are 92 and 55, respectively.
Despite being one of the most beautiful places on the planet, residents have been leaving because of its high cost of living HONOLULU, May 20, 2022 >> The U.S. Census Bureau overestimated Hawaii’s 2020 population by 6.79%, or 89,970 people, according to an internal review released this month of the 2020 census.
A popular 2010 study claiming minimum-wage hikes do not cause ‘economic shocks’ has just been reanalyzed and overturned HONOLULU, May 17, 2022 >> The consensus in Hawaii seems to be that Gov. David Ige will sign HB2510, raising the state’s hourly minimum wage from $10.10 to $18 over the next six years.
The following news release was issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on April 1, 2022. _____________ The county becomes the first of Hawaii’s four counties to request such a waiver, which would allow the use of foreign-flagged ships to import oil to the islands HONOLULU, April 1, 2022 >> The
The following is a news release that was issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on March 3, 2022. _____________ Par Hawaii’s suspension of oil imports from Russia underscores the need for Hawaii to achieve greater oil-purchasing flexibility HONOLULU, March 3, 2022 >> In response to the parent company of Par Hawaii deciding to
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.
