President's Corner
The unintended consequences of transfer taxes
Most of the attention this year at the state Legislature has been focused on the status of our historic income tax cuts from 2024 — whether they are going to be modified or repealed, effectively resulting in a tax hike.But there’s another tax-hike…
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…
The Legislature found $150 million. So where’s…
The state’s behemoth budget bill is making its way through the Legislature, and I can’t help but…
Is the Jones Act finally sinking?
Something has gone very wrong if it becomes necessary during a time of war to waive a law that was intended to strengthen national security.Earlier this week, President Donald Trump issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act for the transport of certain…
Housing bills looked like winners, until they…
Two important housing reform measures were unexpectedly killed this week as the state House and…
Fighting to save Hawaii’s income tax cuts
I wish more of our lawmakers would realize that no government program could do as much to help…
The hidden problem with emergency powers
Hawaii’s emergency management law has some critical flaws.Namely, what constitutes an emergency is…
Time to tackle Hawaii’s healthcare crisis
People around the world view Hawaii as a paradise. And in a lot of ways, it is. But for many of us…
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