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Sunday, May 24, 2020 |
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Money Laying Around?
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 3281 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Taxes, COVID-19
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...the State Auditor has been busy at work trying to find options for legislators to consider for getting the state budget back on track....
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Friday, May 22, 2020 |
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26 States Will Protect Businesses from COVID-19-Related Unemployment Tax Hikes--Hawaii isn't one of them
By Tax Foundation @ 11:44 PM :: 4768 Views :: Labor, Small Business, Taxes, COVID-19
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...One way policymakers can help expedite their state’s economic recovery is by protecting employers from facing higher UI tax rates at a time when they can least afford to pay them....
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Friday, May 15, 2020 |
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The Legislature’s Dangerous Illusion
By Grassroot Institute @ 8:12 PM :: 3874 Views :: Economy, Hawaii State Government, Taxes, COVID-19
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...state policymakers seem to believe that the answer to the worst economic crisis in decades is to borrow and spend — and very likely raise taxes....
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Thursday, May 14, 2020 |
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COVID Borrow and Spend Plan will Burden Taxpayers for Years to Come
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 2:49 PM :: 3107 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Taxes, COVID-19
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...Keli'i Akina Challenges Lawmakers' Plan to Increase Borrowing and Spending....
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020 |
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To What Extent Does Your State Rely on Individual Income Taxes?
By Tax Foundation @ 8:56 PM :: 2841 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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... 22.2% of Hawaii State tax receipts come from individual income taxes ....
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Tuesday, May 12, 2020 |
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We can’t turn back the clock, and for some policies we don’t want to
By Grassroot Institute @ 8:01 PM :: 3089 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Taxes, COVID-19
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...the state deficit for fiscal year 2021 could grow to between $710 million and $1.8 billion....
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Monday, May 11, 2020 |
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Legislature must rein in state budget
By Grassroot Institute @ 5:25 PM :: 3067 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Taxes, COVID-19
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...Grassroot testimony outlines the problem and suggests some reforms....
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Sunday, May 10, 2020 |
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Crossing the Rubicon Into Tax Suspension
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 3042 Views :: Taxes, COVID-19
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...Buried on the 19th page of a 68-page the document is a sentence suspending “Section 237D-6.5(b), distribution of the transient accommodations tax.”....
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Sunday, May 10, 2020 |
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‘Multiplier effect’ is poor justification for increased government spending
By Grassroot Institute @ 3:56 AM :: 4133 Views :: Economy, Hawaii State Government, Taxes, COVID-19
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...if Hawaii’s lawmakers wish to save our state economy from its current freefall, they must not be afraid to reduce state spending....
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Saturday, May 9, 2020 |
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Looking for $1.5B? Auditor Provides Handy List of GE Tax Hikes and Special Funds to Raid
By Hawaii State Auditor @ 10:49 PM :: 3899 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Taxes, COVID-19
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... stopgap measures which could help prevent public employees from feeling the slightest suffering...for now....
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Sunday, May 3, 2020 |
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VIDEO: Is Hawaii taxing healthcare to death?
By Grassroot Institute @ 8:00 PM :: 4145 Views :: Health Care, Taxes
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...Hawaii doesn't have enough doctors and other medical providers. Could Hawaii's tax system be a reason for the shortage?....
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Sunday, April 26, 2020 |
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Can the Governor Raise Taxes Now?
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 3669 Views :: Tax Credits, Taxes, COVID-19
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...This is not a far-fetched scenario....
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Sunday, April 19, 2020 |
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Taxing Medical Practice to Death
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 4073 Views :: Health Care, Small Business, Taxes
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...Unless you like the idea of having doctors in rural areas being scarcer than toilet paper....
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Wednesday, April 15, 2020 |
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Hawaii CoC petitions governor for more COVID aid
By News Release @ 5:23 PM :: 2822 Views :: Small Business, Taxes, COVID-19
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...Suspension, deferment of general excise tax collections....
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Wednesday, April 8, 2020 |
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Remove GE Tax from Medical Practices to Save Private MDs
By Video @ 4:12 PM :: 3806 Views :: Hawaii County , Health Care, Taxes, COVID-19
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...We have a 44% shortage of physicians on the Big Island....
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Sunday, April 5, 2020 |
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Worst Return on Investment. Again.
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 3102 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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...a 50-state study called “2020’s States with the Best & Worst Taxpayer ROI....”
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Friday, April 3, 2020 |
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COVID Relief: Chamber of Commerce Petition Calls for GE Tax to be Suspended
By News Release @ 4:13 AM :: 3033 Views :: Small Business, Taxes, COVID-19
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... Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Launches Petition to Urge Governor Ige to Take Further Action to Help COVID-19 Impacted Local Businesses ....
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Sunday, March 29, 2020 |
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Lead. Grant relief. Don’t take more. Please.
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 3374 Views :: Health Care, Small Business, Taxes
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... Now’s Not The Time To Raise Taxes And Fees....
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Thursday, March 26, 2020 |
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Maui Budget: Property Tax Cut Proposed
By News Release @ 10:16 PM :: 3084 Views :: Maui County, Taxes
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...Mayor Victorino presents administration’s Fiscal Year 2021 budget proposal....
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Thursday, March 26, 2020 |
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Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Calls for Suspension or Delay of GE Tax
By News Release @ 3:08 AM :: 3606 Views :: Small Business, Taxes, COVID-19
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...This measure is one of several that the Chamber is proposing to provide relief to local businesses....
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Wednesday, March 25, 2020 |
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Hawaii Worst Taxpayer ROI in USA
By Wallet Hub @ 8:47 PM :: 3239 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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...Hawaii 2nd highest taxes paid per capita....
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Sunday, March 22, 2020 |
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Who’s Watching the Store?
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 2623 Views :: Taxes
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...When do Legislators know that enough is enough? -- When somebody — or preferably LOTS of somebodies — tells them....
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Thursday, March 19, 2020 |
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Hawaii GE Tax Takes $2431 per Capita -- 2nd Highest in USA
By Tax Foundation @ 12:03 AM :: 2787 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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...How Much Does Your State Collect in Sales Taxes per Capita?....
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Sunday, March 15, 2020 |
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Green Fees – But Not the Golfing Kind
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 4035 Views :: Environment, Taxes, Tourism
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...per visitor, per stay charges the money from which goes to protect and preserve the environment....
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Saturday, March 14, 2020 |
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Hawaii Property Taxes per Capita--$1,236
By Tax Foundation @ 11:59 PM :: 3202 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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...How Much Does Your State Collect in Property Taxes per Capita?....
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Friday, March 13, 2020 |
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Corona Virus Reality Check
By Grassroot Institute @ 5:03 PM :: 3211 Views :: Economy, Health Care, Taxes
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...It’s time to discard its big-spending plans and focus on ways to help the economy recover quickly....
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Tuesday, March 10, 2020 |
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Is Hawaii Prepared for a Recession?
By Grassroot Institute @ 4:56 PM :: 3627 Views :: Economy, Health Care, Taxes
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... the "coronavirus recession" and what Hawaii can do financially to cope with it ....
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Monday, March 9, 2020 |
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Crossover: Republican Legislative Update
By Brett Kulbis @ 3:56 AM :: 3060 Views :: Republican Party, Taxes
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...Legislators propose to pile on the taxes....
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Sunday, March 8, 2020 |
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Just a Technical Change
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 3685 Views :: Law Enforcement, Taxes, Tourism
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...the Department of Taxation, is behind a few of them....
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Friday, March 6, 2020 |
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UHERO: Making a High-Quality State Revenue/Tax System
By UHERO @ 7:47 PM :: 2676 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Taxes
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...Hawaii citizens can count on seeing a slew of bills introduced to raise taxes on somebody....
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Sunday, March 1, 2020 |
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HB1990: $1.5B GE Tax Hike
By Tom Yamachika @ 4:00 AM :: 2732 Views :: Taxes
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...a 0.5% GE Tax hike to pay for 'climate change'....
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Tuesday, February 25, 2020 |
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Hawaii Median Homeowner Pays $1,607 Property Tax
By Selected News Articles @ 6:27 PM :: 2898 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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...Hawaii has the lowest property tax rate, but high valuations make for high property tax bills....
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Tuesday, February 25, 2020 |
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Hawaii Grabs $1,471 Income Tax Per Capita
By Tax Foundation @ 6:15 PM :: 3136 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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...Hawaii Income Tax Take is 10th Highest in USA....
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Sunday, February 23, 2020 |
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Do You Buy Fuel? Then Be Very Afraid!
By Tom Yamachika @ 4:00 AM :: 5216 Views :: Small Business, Taxes, Cost of Living
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...if this bill passes, guess what is going to happen to your electric bill....
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Saturday, February 22, 2020 |
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100% Fail: Legislators Propose 63 Special Funds, None Meet Criteria
By Hawaii State Auditor @ 3:24 AM :: 4454 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Tax Credits, Taxes
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...We reviewed 99 House and Senate bills proposing 63 special and revolving funds during the 2020 legislative session. None satisfied the criteria....
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Thursday, February 20, 2020 |
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Hawaii 5th Highest Per Capita Tax Collections
By Tax Foundation @ 2:20 AM :: 2952 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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...Hawaii annual per capita tax collections are $6,640....
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Tuesday, February 18, 2020 |
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Vehicle Mileage Taxes are not Ready for Primetime
By Selected News Articles @ 9:06 PM :: 2480 Views :: Taxes
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...The biggest issue is concern over privacy. VMTs could allow the government to track drivers....
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Sunday, February 16, 2020 |
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The Flippin’ Surcharge and Other Housing Solutions
By Tom Yamachika @ 4:00 AM :: 3946 Views :: Tax Credits, Taxes, Cost of Living
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...This year’s Legislature has produced some unique proposed solutions to deal with our housing crisis....
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Saturday, February 15, 2020 |
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Hawaii Carbon Tax Would Be a Big Burden for Families and Businesses
By Selected News Articles @ 3:15 AM :: 4409 Views :: Environment, Taxes, Cost of Living
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...the tax on gasoline would begin at $8.22 per barrel in 2021 and top out at $23.16 per barrel in 2030....
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Thursday, February 13, 2020 |
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No GE Tax on Medical Bills -- help lift MD shortage
By Grassroot Institute @ 4:32 PM :: 3472 Views :: Health Care, Taxes
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... Hawaii is currently “short” by approximately 820 physicians ....
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Wednesday, February 12, 2020 |
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Senators Vote to Give Maui County One More Chance to Raise GE Tax
By News Release @ 8:46 PM :: 2957 Views :: Maui County, Taxes
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...SB2140 relating to taxation, extending the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state GE Tax ... to June 30, 2021....
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Wednesday, February 12, 2020 |
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Hawaii Income Tax 2nd Highest in USA
By Tax Foundation @ 12:58 AM :: 3516 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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...Hawaii individual income tax tops out at 11%....
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Sunday, February 9, 2020 |
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The ConAm Returns
By Tom Yamachika @ 4:00 AM :: 4091 Views :: Education K-12, Rail, Taxes
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...to impose a surcharge on real property tax....
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Saturday, February 8, 2020 |
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Wacky Season at Legislature
By Grassroot Institute @ 7:43 PM :: 3371 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Taxes
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...nanny-state proposals, unconstitutional overreach bills and social engineering schemes....
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Saturday, February 8, 2020 |
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Road Usage Charge: DoT Wants to Know How Much Spying Motorists Accept
By News Release @ 1:42 AM :: 2630 Views :: Taxes
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...Each volunteer will choose one of three technologies for reporting vehicle mileage automatically....
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Sunday, February 2, 2020 |
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Why Do Lawmakers Want More Special Funds?
By Tom Yamachika @ 12:43 PM :: 2949 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Taxes
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...there is a plethora of requests for “special funds” in the 2020 Legislature....
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Friday, January 31, 2020 |
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Hawaii Most Expensive State for Car Owners
By Selected News Articles @ 8:41 PM :: 3830 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Taxes, Cost of Living
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...‘Cost of Ownership & Maintenance’ highest in USA....
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