Will the states finally tax the rich?
Lawmakers in seven states last month introduced legislation that aims, in some innovative ways, to raise taxes on their most fiscally favored.
Economic recovery should focus on working families
Hawaiʻi’s lawmakers should pass legislation that supports workers’ well-being.
To invest in its future, Hawaiʻi needs to raise taxes now
Kicking the can down the road further burdens the taxpayers of tomorrow.
Key Hawaiʻi House committees approve minimum wage increase, earned income credit
The measure would create a refundable earned income tax credit, and increase the state’s food/excise tax credit to $150 per person for families that earn less than $30,000 per year.