President's Corner
Empty homes tax just empty promises
When it became apparent earlier this month that the Honolulu Charter Commission was seriously considering approving a ballot measure asking Honolulu voters whether the City Council should be required to tax so-called empty homes, my colleagues at the…
Hawaii comes in first — at being the worst state for…
For the first time in the 20 years that national news outlet CNBC has been ranking America’s top…
Planting the seeds for progress
Like many local business owners, Hawaii’s farmers and ranchers have to deal with rules and…
Let freedom ring | Grassroot Institute of Hawaii
Happy Independence Day!But this year isn’t just like any other — today we celebrate America’s 250th…
When licensing goes too far
I always enjoy the opportunity to close out the legislative session talking with the people that we…
Celebrate two anniversaries this year
This is a year of celebration — both for our country and the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. Almost 250 years ago, on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. That revolutionary document gave birth to the…
Defending the First Amendment | Grassroot Institute of…
Free speech is one of our country’s founding principles. But that doesn’t mean it is safe from…
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…
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