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Property tax changes would help Kauai farmers and ranchers
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (571+ words) The Kaua'i County Council is considering a bill that would make it easier for farmers and ranchers to grow and sell more local food " something that would benefit all island residents." The measure at hand is Bill 2987, introduced by Council…...
Raising taxes to fund disaster relief would be 'a failure of budgeting"
3+ hour, 37+ min ago (440+ words) Joe Kent, executive vice president of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, had a wide-ranging conversation with KHVH radio host Rick Hamada on April 2 that touched on fuel prices and energy policy, the recent Jones Act waiver, some of Grassroot's legislative…...
State lawmakers don't have to raise taxes to fund disaster response
3+ hour, 49+ min ago (279+ words) Jonathan Helton, policy analyst for the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, appeared on Rick Hamada's KHVH radio show March 31 to provide insight into the state budget and proposed changes to previously enacted income tax cuts." Helton explained that House lawmakers "cut…...
Akina says Jones Act waiver is 'tacit admission' law needs to be reformed
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (247+ words) Not long after President Donald Trump issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act to help reduce oil prices in the wake of war in Iran, Grassroot President Keli'i Akina sat down with KSSK radio host Michael W. Perry on March…...
Expand tax exemption for affordable housing construction
17+ hour, 45+ min ago (155+ words) April 9, 2026, 10: 55 a. m. Hawaii State Capitol Conference Room 211 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Ways and Means " " " Sen. Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair " " " Sen. Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, Director of Strategic Campaigns RE: TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT…...
Farm kitchen rules should match current cottage food standards
17+ hour, 44+ min ago (223+ words) April 9, 2026, 2 p. m. Hawaii State Capitol Conference Room 329 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi, Chair Rep. Tina Nakada Grandinetti, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, Director of Strategic Campaigns RE: TESTIMONY IN SUPPORTOF…...
Expand repeal of school impact fees to reduce housing costs
17+ hour, 47+ min ago (422+ words) April 9, 2026, 10: 55 a. m. Hawaii State Capitol Conference Room 211 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Ways and Means " " " Sen. Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair " " " Sen. Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, Director of Strategic Campaigns RE: TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT…...
Historic preservation review 'shot clock' needed to reduce delays
17+ hour, 55+ min ago (457+ words) April 9, 2026, 10: 01 a. m. Hawaii State Capitol Conference Room 016 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Judiciary" " " Sen. Karl Rhoads, Chair" " " Sen. Mike Gabbard, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii" " " " " " Ted Kefalas, Director of Strategic Campaigns RE: TESTIMONY WITH COMMENTS"ON HB1710 HD2 SD1 " RELATING TO…...
Inclusionary zoning mandates reduce housing supply and increase costs
17+ hour, 49+ min ago (441+ words) April 9, 2026, 10: 55 a. m. Hawaii State Capitol Conference Room 211 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Ways and Means " " " Sen. Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair " " " Sen. Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, Director of Strategic Campaigns RE: TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT…...
Automatic water carrier price hikes would harm businesses, consumers
18+ hour, 25+ min ago (137+ words) April 9, 2026, 2 p. m. Hawaii State Capitol Conference Room 329 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce " " " Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi, Chair " " " Rep. Tina Nakada Grandinetti, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii " " " " " " Ted Kefalas, Director of Strategic Campaigns RE: TESTIMONY OPPOSING"THE…...