Roy Takumi
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2022
Rep. Roy Takumi: Is It Time To Cut Hawaii鈥檚 Gas Taxes?
Connecticut, Georgia and Maryland have suspended their state gas tax in light of recent events.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Rep. Roy Takumi: Workers Deserve A (Barely) Living Wage
It would raise the living standards for women, the elderly, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders who are disproportionately in low-wage jobs.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Pass Build Back Better. As A State We Can Only Do So Much On Our Own
President Joe Biden’s landmark spending plan would be a major boost for Hawaii’s efforts to achieve clean energy goals.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
It’s Time For Hawaii To Pass A Paid Sick Leave Law
Workers should not have to choose between losing their wages or infecting their colleagues.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Don鈥檛 Tax State Unemployment Insurance Payments
It only adds insult to injury to people trying to make it through these tough times.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
DOE’s Early Education Power Grab Is Ill-Advised
Governing authority is actually granted to the Executive Office on Early Learning.