Jones Act Does Not Benefit Economy
The following PRESS RELEASE comes from the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. Our island economy has long been burdened by
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Opposing Bill 40 – Banning Plastic Containers
TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO BILL 40 December 4, 2019. | Agenda Item CR-389 Bill 40, CD1 and Proposed Amendments (PDF)
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Sunday Morning Sunrise November 24
Welcome to the Hawaii Files Blog. Yes, the blog has been on hiatus for several weeks. Now it is time
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Legislature Votes on Rail Tax Extension & Increase – Hawaii Political Platter
Saving rail is more important than saving the taxpayers. This is the conclusion that I have come to at the
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The Hard Reality Of Honolulu Rail Costs – Honolulu Civil Beat
On the eve of a special legislative session, University of Hawaii Professor of Engineering Panos Prevedouros calls for a forensic audit of
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Mayor Signs Bills to Increase Vehicle Taxes, Bus Fares, Parking Meter Fees and Zoo Admissions
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell recently signed the following bills into law. The bills have become County Ordinances. Several increase the
Read moreBikeshare Racks Taking Away Public Parking Spaces
Biki bikeshare racks are sprouting like weeds all over urban Honolulu taking away some valuable and cherished parking spaces that
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