Sophie Cocke 3/25/21 Sophie Cocke 3/25/21

Bill exempting jobless benefits from state taxes hits a snag

More than 580,000 Hawaiʻi workers filed unemployment claims last year, according to the governor’s office.

Randy Moore 3/19/21 Randy Moore 3/19/21

To invest in its future, Hawaiʻi needs to raise taxes now

Kicking the can down the road further burdens the taxpayers of tomorrow.

Rev. Jessica Kawamura and Rev. Kaleo Patterson 3/3/21 Rev. Jessica Kawamura and Rev. Kaleo Patterson 3/3/21

Reform tax system for common good

At this critical time, we must do all we can to ensure our social services providers can keep their doors open and serve those with the greatest need.

Marya Grambs & Heather Lusk 2/22/21 Marya Grambs & Heather Lusk 2/22/21

Don’t hurt vulnerable families; make taxes more equitable

There’s a better solution than depriving vulnerable people of the services they desperately need: Raise needed revenue by taxing the wealthy who have not faced the grim financial consequences of the pandemic.

Beth Giesting 1/24/21 Beth Giesting 1/24/21

Government spending boosts economy

Hawaiʻi is resilient, and fueled by sufficient funds, the state budget can be the blueprint for a quick recovery.