David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Put Hawaiʻi’s Children First: Why Fair Taxes Matter Now
The Legislature should move forward with bills that raise needed revenue fairly and invest it where it matters most.
Chad Blair/ Civil Beat/2024
Paid Family And Medical Leave Is Just What Hawai‘i Needs
Proposed legislation will not create a financial burden for the state while helping employers and employees weather difficult times.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaiʻi Should Adopt New IRS Tool To Save Time And Money
Direct File allows taxpayers to avoid the fees charged by tax prep software or agencies and file online directly.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaii State Spending Bills Need A Dose Of Sunshine
We are the only state in the country that does not have an independent office or process to create fiscal notes.
Screenshot/2022
Legislature Should Prioritize Children By Investing In Their Future
If not, we risk relegating some kids to a future of poverty and poor mental and physical health.
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Hawaii’s Economy Will Benefit From A Higher Minimum Wage
Opponents can only make disingenuous arguments that rely on irrelevant information.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
A Living Wage Will Help Keep Families Here
Hawaii trails 11 other states where the minimum wage is higher than ours.
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When It Comes To School Breakfast, We Can Do Better
Research shows that when students eat school breakfast they have lower rates of obesity and improved attendance, behavior and grades.
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Too Many Hawaii Children Missing Meals During Summer
Our state compares poorly to others in meeting food needs of poor kids during the summer. Falling short hurts everyone.