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Hawaii Families Are On The Edge Of A ‘Hunger Cliff’ Now That Extra Foods Stamps Are Gone Big Island Hunger/2018

Hawaii Families Are On The Edge Of A ‘Hunger Cliff’ Now That Extra Foods Stamps Are Gone

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Nearly half of Hawaii recipients of food support are employed but the end of additional federal assistance is going to sting.

Honolulu Mayor Proposes Cautious $3.4 Billion Budget Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Honolulu Mayor Proposes Cautious $3.4 Billion Budget

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$100 million for affordable housing and a $300 tax credit for some homeowners are also in the draft.

Last Round Of Honolulu Covid Relief Money Released Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Last Round Of Honolulu Covid Relief Money Released

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Council members have previously raised concerns about households relying on the relief payments.
The Honolulu City Council Members Are More Like You Than You Might Think David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Honolulu City Council Members Are More Like You Than You Might Think

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Earning $69,000 a year means even the Honolulu City Council feels pressed by high housing costs and taxes.

Economist: Green’s Proposed Tax Plan For Struggling Families Needs Some Tweaking David Croxford/CivilBeat/2023

Economist: Green’s Proposed Tax Plan For Struggling Families Needs Some Tweaking

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State tax officials say language has already been drafted to address concerns that lawmakers will need to add to the bill.

Nonprofit And Business Leaders Find Hope In Governor’s Affordability Plan David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Nonprofit And Business Leaders Find Hope In Governor’s Affordability Plan

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Dubbed the Green Affordability Plan, Gov. Josh Green's proposal would provide more than $300 million annually to struggling households.

Hawaii Lawmakers Are Usually A Cautious Bunch, But The New Governor Wants Action Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Lawmakers Are Usually A Cautious Bunch, But The New Governor Wants Action

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Gov. Josh Green is expected to push hard for his agenda, and may make an appeal to the public if his proposals stall at the Legislature. But lawmakers have their own plans.
No Car? No Problem. Car Rentals Cater To Honolulu Residents Who Don’t Really Need One David Croxford/CivilBeat/2022

No Car? No Problem. Car Rentals Cater To Honolulu Residents Who Don’t Really Need One

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As more companies compete to offer short-term car-renting options, living without a car in Honolulu could get easier and bring down the cost of living.
Report: Pandemic Has Driven More Families Below The Poverty Line In Hawaii Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2021

Report: Pandemic Has Driven More Families Below The Poverty Line In Hawaii

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Many households are increasingly vulnerable to falling further down the financial ladder.
Everyone Says We Need More Affordable Housing. But Oahu Voters Said No To More Money City and County of Honolulu

Everyone Says We Need More Affordable Housing. But Oahu Voters Said No To More Money

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The reasons behind the failure of the ballot measure are complicated but experts point to "economic NIMBYism" as a culprit.