Category: Open Forum
Lowering Property Tax Bills Should Be High Priority
by Keliʻi Akina Property assessments are up across the state — and they threaten to create a “silent” tax hike for Hawaii residents. That’s because [Read More…]
Yes, Hawaii Can Afford The ‘Green Affordability Plan’
by Keliʻi Akina Prominent Hawaii legislators have questioned whether Hawaii can afford Gov. Josh Green’s proposed tax cuts that would comprise one of the largest [Read More…]
Update Hawaii Licensing Laws To Attract More Doctors
by Keli’i Akina Hawaii is a highly sought-out vacation destination. People all over the world spend their whole lives dreaming of visiting our paradise in [Read More…]
Governor’s Tax Plan Deserves Credit, But Not For Its Credits
by Keli’i Akina Gov. Josh Green made waves with some of the bold proposals he offered during his first State of the State address in [Read More…]
Hawaii’s Tax on Medical Services Harms Healthcare; It’s Time To Do Something About It!
by Keli‘i Akina Hawaii has been suffering from a doctor shortage for years. Right now, experts estimate we have an unmet need of 776 full-time [Read More…]
High Cost Of Living Drives Family, Friends Out Of Hawaii
by Keli‘i Akina Hawaii’s population declined again in 2022, and that’s not good. More than 15,000 people left Hawaii for the mainland last year, according [Read More…]
Dr. Josh Green Is Official Hawaii’s Governor
by Gary Hooser I wish him well. It’s no secret that my enthusiastic support in the gubernatorial race was behind Congressman Kai Kahele. I was highly [Read More…]
Tax Cuts Would Be The Ideal Holiday Gift This Year
by Keli‘i Akina Christmas and New Year’s are right around the corner. But not everything is brimming with holiday cheer. Hawaii’s high cost of living, [Read More…]
Permitting Delays Aggravate Housing Crisis, Show Lack Of Respect For Hawaii Residents
by Keli‘i Akina City officials in John’s Creek, Georgia, recently revamped their government services to be more responsive to local residents. Joe Kent, one of [Read More…]
Fixing Hawaii’s Housing Crisis Need Not Be Complicated
by Keli‘i Akina Hawaii has the highest level of government regulation related to homebuilding in the country. It also has the highest average home prices [Read More…]
