Hawaii Together
A look at what the Legislature proposed. The host for this episode is Keli’i Akina. The guest for this episode is James Tabe. Kelii Akina, President of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii and James Tabe of the Public Defender’s Office discuss the problem created by the thousands of citations issued for violations of the COVID […]
The Affordable Housing Trap (Hawaii Together)
Mandates can’t create more housing. The host for this episode is Keli’i Akina. The guest for this episode is Jason Economou. Keli’i Akina talks with Jason Economou of the Realtors Association of Maui about the recently failed Bill 10 and other efforts to stimulate housing growth throughout Maui County. They discuss why housing prices have […]
Red tape hurts Maui housing (Hawaii Together)
Akina talks with Council member Sugimura. The host for this episode is Keli’i Akina. The guest for this episode is Yuki Lei Sugimura. Maui may see affordable housing stunted by a proposed law that would require 75% of 201H housing projects to be sold at below-market prices. Maui County Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura discusses with […]
‘Plan C’ for rail? (Hawaii Together)
What’s next for rail? The host for this episode is Keli’i Akina. The guest for this episode is Joe Uno. What’s next for Honolulu’s over-budget and behind-schedule rail project? Joe Uno, HART Board member, speaks in his private capacity as a citizen to host Keli‘i Akina about whether a ‘Plan C’ may help salvage the […]
Should Hawaii Raise Taxes on the Rich? (Hawaii Together)
Keli’i Akina & Tom Yamachika on Tax Policy. The host for this episode is Keli’i Akina. The guest for this episode is Tom Yamachika. Though Hawaii already has a high tax burden, state policymakers are determined to raise taxes with bills such as SB56 and HB58. They say their hikes are aimed at the rich, […]
Tax hikes could worsen doctor shortage (Hawaii Together)
Raising Hawaii taxes will hurt healthcare. The host for this episode is Keli’i Akina. The guests for this episode are Lisa Rantz and John Lauris Wade. Lawmakers may impose the highest income tax in the nation on Hawaii residents making over $200,000, and this may be damaging to Hawaii’s health system says Lisa Rantz, president […]
What to watch out for at the Legislature! (Hawaii Together)
Keli’i Akina and Joe Kent talk story. The host for this episode is Keli’i Akina. The guest for this episode is Joe Kent. Lawmakers are planning to increase taxes and regulations this year, but there are better ways to help Hawaii’s economy prosper, says Joe Kent, executive vice president of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. […]
Hawaii’s flawed accounting practices (Hawaii Together)
Keli’i Akina interviews Sheila Weinberg. The host for this episode is Keli’i Akina. The guest for this episode is Sheila A. Weinberg. Sheila Weinberg says Hawaii’s government bases its accounting on flawed government accounting standards, and this allows lawmakers to spend more and sweep debt under the rug. She and host Keli’i Akina talk about […]
Keli’i Akina & Tom Yamachika on Tax Hikes (Hawaii Together)
How tax hikes will harm economic recovery. The host for this episode is Keli’i Akina. The guest for this episode is Tom Yamachika. Tom Yamachika says that lawmakers’ plans to tax the economy could hurt struggling residents and businesses recovering from the depression. He and host Keli’i Akina talk about why the many tax increases […]
Impact of Lockdowns on Civil Liberties (Hawaii Together)
Keli’i Akina interviews Malia Hill. The host for this episode is Keli’i Akina. The guest for this episode is Malia Hill, J.D. The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying lockdown has raised new questions about the powers of the state and the limits of civil liberties. In this episode of Hawaii Together, Grassroot Institute Policy Director Malia […]