Courtesy: Kohala Ditch Co-op
Hawaii Council On Revenues Trims Its State Tax Collection Estimate
Troubling signs in the state economy are appearing but construction remains strong.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Gov. Josh Green Is Poised To Sign A Big Income Tax Cut. But Can Hawaii Really Afford It?
The tax cut bill on the governor’s desk would slash tax collections by billions of dollars, money that could help with the affordable housing shortage, Maui recovery and more.
April Estrellon/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaii Island’s Population Drop Signals An Ominous Economic Trend
A natural decrease in population portends fewer younger working people supporting older residents.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
The Clock Is Ticking For Hawaii To Commit Its Remaining Federal Coronavirus Funds
The unparalleled flow of dollars from the U.S. Treasury has created both challenges and opportunities for local government.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Council On Revenues Anticipates 4% Growth This Year Despite Maui Fire Problems
The council is concerned about empty Honolulu office space, a soft real estate market and high interest rates but also anticipates a strong construction industry.
Courtesy: Blue Ocean Mariculture
Want To Boost Hawaii Aquaculture? Remove The Barriers
The state has significant potential for tropical aquaculture production but the industry needs more investment and less bureaucratic red tape.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Counties Fight To Keep Excise Tax As Lawmakers Advance Other Relief Measures
Measures that won preliminary approval in the House Finance Committee would increase standard deductions and adjust tax brackets for inflation.
Source: Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii Request for Proposals, Aug. 8, 2023
Hawaii’s New $120M Undersea Cable Project Is A ‘Serious Poke’ To Shake Up The Market
The state will retain a 20% ownership interest in the interisland network, which will compete with Hawaiian Telcom.
Courtesy: Blue Ocean Mariculture
Hawaii Lawmakers Want To Make Fish Farming A Bigger Industry. But How?
Some senators say moving aquaculture to another state agency is the answer. Others say it’s about providing the necessary resources.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Where Are The Workers? Last Month 27% Of State Government Civil Service Positions Were Vacant
Traditionally Hawaii residents eagerly applied for safe government jobs but particularly difficult jobs now have vacancy rates of 40%.