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Why Gov. Ige’s Secret Talks With Airbnb Have So Many People Upset Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Why Gov. Ige’s Secret Talks With Airbnb Have So Many People Upset

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A backlash is brewing against a potential deal for the company to collect Hawaii taxes — in part, because no one knows what’s in the agreement.

Hawaii Could Be $1 Billion in Hole by 2019, GOP Senator Warns PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Hawaii Could Be $1 Billion in Hole by 2019, GOP Senator Warns

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State Senate's only Republican warns that lawmakers and the next governor will need to address a "budget freefall."
Hawaii Takes a $100 Million-Plus Hit as Council Downgrades Revenue Forecast Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat

Hawaii Takes a $100 Million-Plus Hit as Council Downgrades Revenue Forecast

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Panel foresees much lower growth than originally expected, meaning state government will have to get by on less.
Is Hawaii Really Doing So Well? Fact-Checking the Governor’s Speech

Is Hawaii Really Doing So Well? Fact-Checking the Governor’s Speech

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Gov. Neil Abercrombie painted the state in a rosy light during the State of the State, boosting his re-election campaign.
Caldwell to Hawaii Legislature: Where’s My Money? I Want it Now

Caldwell to Hawaii Legislature: Where’s My Money? I Want it Now

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Honolulu mayor lays out his 2013 legislative proposals, which include protecting rail funding and getting more tourism dollars.
Yellow Light: Caution When You File Your State Taxes Fotalia

Yellow Light: Caution When You File Your State Taxes

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A funny thing happened on the way to doing state income taxes this year that could get some taxpayers in trouble.

State Bank Concept Takes Hold in Hawaii

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There are ways we could be doing more to protect and build our assets.
Hawaii Finalizing $50M in ‘Restructuring’ Cuts

Hawaii Finalizing $50M in ‘Restructuring’ Cuts

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State working toward Aug. 9 target to implement budget cuts.
Hawaii Spending Growing at Nearly Four Times National Average

Hawaii Spending Growing at Nearly Four Times National Average

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Only four states projected larger percentage budget growths for 2012.

Hawaii Gov Reveals Plan for $50 Million in Cuts

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UPDATED Abercrombie outlines process to reach savings called for by Legislature.
Attorneys, CPAs and Bank Execs Named to Hawaii Tax Review Commission

Attorneys, CPAs and Bank Execs Named to Hawaii Tax Review Commission

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All seven members named to commission, group could start work in July.

Hawaii Tax Collections Could Best Forecast

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Last year's delayed tax refunds still dragging down collections.
Hawaii State Revenue