The following news release was issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on Sept. 4, 2024.____________ Grassroot Institute of Hawaii researchers find that the county’s policies regarding water fixtures are outdated and need reform HONOLULU, Sept. 4, 2024 >> A new report from the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii shows how
The following is a news release issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on Aug. 1, 2024. _____________ The nonpartisan group targets regulations and fees that could be removed or waived to more quickly help displaced residents HONOLULU, Aug. 1, 2024 >> The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii released today a
Grassroot CEO Keli‘i Akina and Gov. Josh Green waved shaka signs at the bill-signing. Photo by Tom Yamachika. The following is a news release that was issued June 3, 2024, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. ___________ The Grassroot Institute was in the forefront of efforts to lower the state
Above, an aerial view of Hilo. The County Council actually improved on a tax cut proposed by Mayor Roth, but neither version gives a break to industrial or commercial properties The following is a news release that was issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on May 28, 2024. ___________
This following is a news release that was issued December 13, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. ___________ The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii urges lawmakers to prioritize zoning and other reforms because residents need homes now HONOLULU, Dec. 13, 2023 >> The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii issued a new
Source: American Public Transportation Association The following is a news release that was issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on July 13, 2023. ___________ “Taxpayers are already paying an enormous amount to build the project, but now are paying even more to run it nearly empty” HONOLULU, July 13,
The following is a news release issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on July 5, 2023. _______________ HONOLULU, July 5, 2023 >> Hawaii has the second-highest income tax burden of any state for all income levels, according to a new analysis from the state Department of Taxation. Seth Colby,
If no action is taken, Hawaii businesses will pay about $355 million for 2023, up $113 million or 46%, over last year, according to state estimates HONOLULU, June 1, 2023 >> Gov. Josh Green should call a special session of the Legislature to prevent a looming tax hike on Hawaii businesses that was
This following is a news release that was issued May 17, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. Video soundbites are included. ___________ An analysis from the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii finds no meaningful correlation between so-called empty homes and housing or rental prices HONOLULU, May 17, 2023 >> The
The Legislature’s proposed spending plan for fiscal 2024, if OK’d by the governor, could result in a state budget deficit of $45 million by fiscal 2028 The following is a news release issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on May 10, 2023. _____________ HONOLULU, May 10, 2023 >> Hawaii’s projected state budget surplus
The following news release was issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on Sept. 4, 2024.____________ Grassroot Institute of Hawaii researchers find that the county’s policies regarding water fixtures are outdated and need reform HONOLULU, Sept. 4, 2024 >> A new report from the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii shows how
The following is a news release issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on Aug. 1, 2024. _____________ The nonpartisan group targets regulations and fees that could be removed or waived to more quickly help displaced residents HONOLULU, Aug. 1, 2024 >> The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii released today a
Grassroot CEO Keli‘i Akina and Gov. Josh Green waved shaka signs at the bill-signing. Photo by Tom Yamachika. The following is a news release that was issued June 3, 2024, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. ___________ The Grassroot Institute was in the forefront of efforts to lower the state
Above, an aerial view of Hilo. The County Council actually improved on a tax cut proposed by Mayor Roth, but neither version gives a break to industrial or commercial properties The following is a news release that was issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on May 28, 2024. ___________
This following is a news release that was issued December 13, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. ___________ The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii urges lawmakers to prioritize zoning and other reforms because residents need homes now HONOLULU, Dec. 13, 2023 >> The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii issued a new
Source: American Public Transportation Association The following is a news release that was issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on July 13, 2023. ___________ “Taxpayers are already paying an enormous amount to build the project, but now are paying even more to run it nearly empty” HONOLULU, July 13,
The following is a news release issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on July 5, 2023. _______________ HONOLULU, July 5, 2023 >> Hawaii has the second-highest income tax burden of any state for all income levels, according to a new analysis from the state Department of Taxation. Seth Colby,
If no action is taken, Hawaii businesses will pay about $355 million for 2023, up $113 million or 46%, over last year, according to state estimates HONOLULU, June 1, 2023 >> Gov. Josh Green should call a special session of the Legislature to prevent a looming tax hike on Hawaii businesses that was
This following is a news release that was issued May 17, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. Video soundbites are included. ___________ An analysis from the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii finds no meaningful correlation between so-called empty homes and housing or rental prices HONOLULU, May 17, 2023 >> The
The Legislature’s proposed spending plan for fiscal 2024, if OK’d by the governor, could result in a state budget deficit of $45 million by fiscal 2028 The following is a news release issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on May 10, 2023. _____________ HONOLULU, May 10, 2023 >> Hawaii’s projected state budget surplus
