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Entries for 'Grassroot Institute'
Thursday, June 25, 2020 |
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HB2502: 'Gut and replace' bill would give emergency powers to health director
By Grassroot Institute @ 4:29 AM :: 4825 Views :: COVID-19
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...the Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Health will be meeting at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, to consider HB2502, Proposed SD1....
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Saturday, June 20, 2020 |
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‘The Jones Act isn’t just inefficient, it’s failed’
By Grassroot Institute @ 10:42 PM :: 2472 Views :: Jones Act
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...Who opposes repeal of the Jones Act?....
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Wednesday, June 10, 2020 |
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Lockdown victims include Hawaii healthcare providers
By Grassroot Institute @ 11:37 PM :: 3345 Views :: Health Care, Small Business, COVID-19
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...by mid-April, the same Convention Center that was poised to be converted into extra hospital facilities was instead turned into a phone bank facility to handle the influx of unemployment claims....
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Sunday, June 7, 2020 |
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Hawaii Spending Cap Too Easily Ignored by Lawmakers
By Grassroot Institute @ 8:03 PM :: 3178 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Taxes
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...Start working now to adopt a meaningful spending cap....
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Sunday, June 7, 2020 |
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Kam Napier: How to strike the right balance in reopening Hawaii economy
By Grassroot Institute @ 8:00 PM :: 2961 Views :: Economy, COVID-19
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... Napier has encouraged his readers to think critically about how our state and counties have responded to the public health threat ....
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Friday, June 5, 2020 |
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Jones Act 100th -- Happy Birthday, NOT!
By Grassroot Institute @ 11:54 PM :: 2092 Views :: Jones Act
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...The best gift for this 100-year-old law that harms Hawaii would be to modernize it for the 21st century....
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Tuesday, June 2, 2020 |
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VIDEO: How to Save Lives in Hawaii, in 50 Seconds
By Grassroot Institute @ 10:34 PM :: 2758 Views :: Economy, COVID-19
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...if our leaders let their coronavirus lockdowns linger, Hawaii can expect a wave of "deaths of despair"....
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Friday, May 29, 2020 |
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Grassroot: Quarantine Extension Will Delay Economic Recovery
By Grassroot Institute @ 8:32 PM :: 3227 Views :: Economy, COVID-19
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...If Hawaii extends its 14-day quarantine or imposes testing requirements on visitors, this could lead to “a steeper decline in arrivals in 2020 and would likely delay the recovery”....
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Friday, May 29, 2020 |
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How to Reopen Hawaii's Economy--Michael W. Perry Interviews Keli'i Akina
By Grassroot Institute @ 6:24 AM :: 3355 Views :: Economy, COVID-19
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...Roadmap to Prosperity: How Hawaii can recover and even excel after the coronavirus lockdown....
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020 |
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Does Jones Act protect national security?
By Grassroot Institute @ 6:15 PM :: 3952 Views :: Jones Act, Military
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...Rust Buckets: How the Jones Act Undermines U.S. Shipbuilding and National Security....
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Saturday, May 23, 2020 |
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Grassroot: Hawaii's Roadmap to Prosperity
By Grassroot Institute @ 12:40 AM :: 3575 Views :: Economy, COVID-19
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...proposals regarding how Hawaii can recover and even excel after the state's economically devastating coronavirus lockdown....
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Wednesday, May 20, 2020 |
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Roll back government to revive Hawaii’s economy
By Grassroot Institute @ 2:30 AM :: 2655 Views :: Economy, COVID-19
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... like the business closures, curfews, checkpoints and drones ....
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Saturday, May 16, 2020 |
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Could Hawaii go bankrupt?
By Grassroot Institute @ 11:39 PM :: 6173 Views :: Economy, Hawaii State Government, COVID-19
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...Hawaii’s economy has tanked and local tax revenues are plummeting, leaving the state and counties in danger of going bankrupt — starting with the state's public pension and health-benefits systems....
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Friday, May 15, 2020 |
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The Legislature’s Dangerous Illusion
By Grassroot Institute @ 8:12 PM :: 4042 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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Friday, May 15, 2020 |
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Powerful stories highlight need to lift lockdown
By Grassroot Institute @ 6:22 AM :: 2879 Views :: Small Business, COVID-19
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...It's not too late to sign 'Let Hawaii Work' petition....
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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 :: 3228 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 :: 3202 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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‘Multiplier effect’ is poor justification for increased government spending
By Grassroot Institute @ 3:56 AM :: 4295 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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Not done yet with 'Let Hawaii Work' petition
By Grassroot Institute @ 3:09 AM :: 2490 Views :: Economy, COVID-19
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...In just a week, we’ve gathered more than 5,000 signatures from people who are eager to restart the local economy....
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Monday, May 4, 2020 |
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How FDA and CDC aided coronavirus meltdown
By Grassroot Institute @ 7:47 PM :: 2916 Views :: Economy, COVID-19
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...Hawaii’s economy is suffering enormously because of the coronavirus lockdown, and much of the blame can be traced to the federal Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
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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 :: 4306 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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Friday, May 1, 2020 |
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Petition: 'Let Hawaii Work!'
By Grassroot Institute @ 4:45 AM :: 3393 Views :: Tourism, COVID-19
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...New petition urges lifting of lockdown so Hawaii residents can get back to work....
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Tuesday, April 28, 2020 |
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Hawaii ERS headed for disaster if economy keeps heading south
By Grassroot Institute @ 8:57 PM :: 4935 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Labor, COVID-19
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... Major reforms could help the pension system honor its promises ....
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Saturday, April 25, 2020 |
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How to kill civic trust
By Grassroot Institute @ 9:20 PM :: 2978 Views :: Ethics, COVID-19
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... Sunlight and openness are essential to keeping our lawmakers and administrative officials honest and accountable to citizens ....
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020 |
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Planes, trains and automobiles — but not ships
By Grassroot Institute @ 11:59 PM :: 2558 Views :: Jones Act
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...Even with all the regulations for shipbuilding in the United States, shipyards silently outsource many critical components....
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Friday, April 17, 2020 |
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The Lowdown on Lockdowns
By Grassroot Institute @ 8:14 PM :: 2326 Views :: COVID-19
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...Feeling cooped up by the curfews and quarantines?....
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Friday, April 10, 2020 |
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No Limits on Lockdowns?
By Grassroot Institute @ 6:53 PM :: 3133 Views :: First Amendment, COVID-19
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...if you’ve been wondering when the restrictions will end, you’re not alone....
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Wednesday, April 8, 2020 |
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Airports Corporation takes on new sense of urgency
By Grassroot Institute @ 6:16 PM :: 2765 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Tourism
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...The Hawaii Legislature suspended its 2020 session in early March because of the coronavirus situation, but eventually it will get back to business....
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Saturday, April 4, 2020 |
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Celebrating the Human Spirit
By Grassroot Institute @ 7:34 PM :: 1911 Views :: COVID-19
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...individuals and the private sector rise to the challenge....
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020 |
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Restore Open Government in Hawaii
By Grassroot Institute @ 10:21 PM :: 3347 Views :: Ethics, COVID-19
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...Common Cause Hawaii sent a letter today to Gov. David Ige and the state's four county mayors, signed by more than 40 groups and individuals, imploring them to restore open government in Hawaii....
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Friday, March 27, 2020 |
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Is Seattle a warning against Hawaii raising its minimum wage?
By Grassroot Institute @ 11:08 PM :: 3130 Views :: Labor, Small Business
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...with the coronavirus recession underway, raising the minimum wage is a bad idea....
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Friday, March 27, 2020 |
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Let the Sun Shine In!
By Grassroot Institute @ 6:45 PM :: 3351 Views :: Ethics, COVID-19
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...As part of his supplemental emergency proclamation, Ige suspended the state’s Sunshine Law, which allows public access to the meetings of government bodies. He also suspended the state’s open records law — the Uniform Information Practices Act — which governs access to public records....
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Friday, March 20, 2020 |
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Working to protect our freedoms
By Grassroot Institute @ 7:11 PM :: 3590 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Health Care, Law Enforcement
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...In this uncertain and anxious time, we already are seeing many questionable proposals being put forth....
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Friday, March 13, 2020 |
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Corona Virus Reality Check
By Grassroot Institute @ 5:03 PM :: 3347 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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Thursday, March 12, 2020 |
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Minimum Wage Hike will Worsen Corona Virus Recession
By Grassroot Institute @ 11:59 PM :: 4205 Views :: Economy, Labor, Small Business, Tourism
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...Testimony on proposed minimum-wage increase....
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Tuesday, March 10, 2020 |
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Is Hawaii Prepared for a Recession?
By Grassroot Institute @ 4:56 PM :: 3782 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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Friday, March 6, 2020 |
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The green case for Jones Act reform
By Grassroot Institute @ 2:31 PM :: 18537 Views :: Environment, Jones Act
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...the pros and cons of ships, trucks and trains....
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Tuesday, February 25, 2020 |
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'Coronavirus recession' could put Hawaii in $3.8 billion hole by 2025
By Grassroot Institute @ 3:05 PM :: 4047 Views :: Economy, Hawaii State Government, Health Care
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...Reckless state spending is exhausting our emergency reserves....
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Monday, February 24, 2020 |
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Raise Minimum Wage? What Hawaii Can Learn from Seattle
By Grassroot Institute @ 10:00 AM :: 4878 Views :: Labor, Small Business, Cost of Living
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...An expert on Seattle's experience will address 2 Hawaii events....
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Tuesday, February 18, 2020 |
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Tailspin! How to defuse Hawaii's $88 billion debt bomb
By Grassroot Institute @ 7:23 PM :: 3041 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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...the state is staring at a looming major debt crisis, projected at the moment to total $88 billion over the next 30 years....
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Tuesday, February 18, 2020 |
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HB2069: Hawaii Asset Forfeiture Abuse
By Grassroot Institute @ 2:07 AM :: 2348 Views :: Law Enforcement
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...the current system preys on innocent property owners....
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Thursday, February 13, 2020 |
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Video: Why we need an airport corporation, in 61 Seconds
By Grassroot Institute @ 4:51 PM :: 3173 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Tourism
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...Will 2020 be the year of an Hawaii Airport Corporation?....
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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 :: 3611 Views :: Health Care, Taxes
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... Hawaii is currently “short” by approximately 820 physicians ....
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Saturday, February 8, 2020 |
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Wacky Season at Legislature
By Grassroot Institute @ 7:43 PM :: 3517 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Taxes
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...nanny-state proposals, unconstitutional overreach bills and social engineering schemes....
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Friday, January 31, 2020 |
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Hawaii’s housing crisis, in 63 seconds
By Grassroot Institute @ 4:35 PM :: 3355 Views :: Land Use, Cost of Living
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...no land shortage....
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Thursday, January 30, 2020 |
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Hawaii GE Tax adds $222M to healthcare costs
By Grassroot Institute @ 3:17 AM :: 4765 Views :: Health Care, Taxes, Cost of Living
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...Exempting medical services would help patients and stem the doctor shortage....
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Friday, January 24, 2020 |
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State of the State: Right diagnosis, wrong prescription
By Grassroot Institute @ 4:56 PM :: 3426 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Cost of Living
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...What ails Hawaii is too much government and too much spending. The last thing we need is more of the same....
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Friday, January 17, 2020 |
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Ige's philosophy: Spend, spend, spend
By Grassroot Institute @ 4:12 PM :: 3172 Views :: Economy, Hawaii State Government
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...Ige plans to “boost” the construction industry by increasing the number of public works projects....
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Friday, January 10, 2020 |
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State spending cap is useless
By Grassroot Institute @ 6:19 PM :: 2566 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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...When you’ve dug an $88 billion hole, you need to stop digging....
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