President's Corner
Defending the First Amendment | Grassroot Institute of Hawaii
Free speech is one of our country’s founding principles. But that doesn’t mean it is safe from attack.Just this past month, the Hawaiʻi Legislature passed a bill — which the governor promptly signed into law — that will directly infringe on our…
Lawmakers choose innovation over red tape
What if we had another way to travel interisland? Something cheaper and more environmentally…
A good lesson in curtailing government growth
Do not let it be said that I only criticize government officials. I also like to give credit where…
More housing reforms for Hawaii
Now that Hawaii’s 2026 legislative session is over, I’d like to tell you about a few meaningful…
Historic 2024 tax cuts rescued for majority of Hawaii…
It was only two years ago that, to much fanfare and celebration, our lawmakers boldly passed…
Untangling occupational licensing rules | Grassroot Institute of Hawaii
This year’s legislative session is winding down, and it has certainly had its highs and lows. One positive result I’d like to tell you about is a bill on the verge of final approval that would actually move regulations on local entrepreneurs in the…
The unintended consequences of transfer taxes
Most of the attention this year at the state Legislature has been focused on the status of our…
When good bills go bad
As the 2026 legislative session enters its final weeks, I am happy to report that several of the…
How building new homes benefits everyone
A new report from economists at the University of Hawai‘i makes a point that many of us have known…
Following the golden rule … of budgeting
I have some good news to share with you: All of Hawaii’s county mayors have released their proposed…
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