If the green fee is passed, it will fund a captive insurance program to mitigate rate increases due to natural disasters, providing better economic security for the people of Hawai‘i. The state could argue that the fee is necessary to preserve and protect its residents amidst a brain drain driven by cost of living increases.
In the primary election, Tulba received over 10,000 votes despite a lower turnout compared to the 2020 general election. He had the lowest percentage of blank votes among the three unopposed Honolulu Council members.
Back in December of 2023, co-creator of Politics Hawaii with Stan Fichtman, and this blogger were discussing the upcoming election…
So then, and the premise of this piece, is “So, what if’ Scott Saiki loses to Kim Coco Iwamoto, who is in charge then?” It turns out that the answer is a lot harder to determine than even asking the question.
It is the time when the ballots are being sent out to registered voters. Some acquaintances of this blogger have…
Yes, while the expenses for providing government services have increased, there was never any question about whether they would get paid. Now, with the tax cut, everyone is concerned about whether we can cover our bills.
As with many in Hawai‘i over the past month, the 13th convening of the Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture,…
When it comes to how leaders in Hawai‘i are treated, the first rule that one should know is that no…
On Wednesday evening, May 22, 2024, the Politics Hawaii with Stan Fichtman blog formally discontinued any further use of “X” (formally known as Twitter).
Hawaii’s low unemployment rate becomes a double-edged sword under the current funding formula. While it boasts low jobless numbers, this very metric cuts the state short on crucial training funds. The current system prioritizes quantity over quality, leaving residents stuck in low-wage jobs with limited upward mobility.