Tom Yamachika: The Case Of The Invisible Tax Bill
Is House Bill 1190 a tax cut, a tax hike, or something in between? The details are left blank.
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Helicopters Gone Wild
We need to find ways to reduce the impact of tour helicopters on the daily lives of Hawaii residents.
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My Generation Expects Automatic Voter Registration
It’s time for Hawaii to join the 17 other states that have it in place.
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Electric Vehicles Are Ready To Take Off — If Hawaii Builds The Infrastructure
Hawaii is getting serious about meeting renewable energy, clean transportation and climate change goals.
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If The Farmer Makes Money, The Farmer Will Farm
By partnering renewable energy production with agriculture, affordable power can be produced alongside local farming.
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Reject ‘Dangerous’ National Constitutional Convention
A ConCon of the states may seem like a good idea. But it’s not.
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Are We Doing Right By Our Children?
Hawaii is one of the bottom-feeder states when it comes to public investment in early childhood and family education.
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A Near-Perfect Compromise On Water Bill — Until Senators Blew It
A new path was about to be forged for the future use of water resources in the islands. Then the Ways and Means Committee stepped in.
Hawaii Voters Deserve To See Presidential Tax Returns
Trump’s refusal to release his is a lesson on the basic needs of a democratic society.
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Campaign Corner: Waters Has Right Temperament For Council
That’s important because there is a lot at stake in the special election for District 4.