Entries for 'Grassroot Institute'

"We actually share some important common goals with the Sovereignty activists."

State Senator Sam Slom is interviewed by Keali’i Akina on the November 10 edition of “Think Tech Hawaii”....

...the state may one day be forced to break the promise it made to its employees regarding their pensions and benefits....

Emphasis should be on creating opportunity, stronger economy....

When Election Day comes, voters never seem to get a chance to reduce government spending....

...what he hopes to accomplish with a newly established educational think-tank....

“...a number of serious hard decisions need to be made financially for our state budget.”

...The government bought ice here so no one else could buy the ice....

...allow the purchase of less expensive but more efficient foreign-built ferries....

A study of labor force participation in all 50 states ranks Hawaii at 42 in the nation....

Mr. Ahu shares his political philosophy with Dr. Akina, and fields some tough questions....

...Grassroot President Keli’i Akina interviews Cam Cavasso, who is currently running to represent Hawaii in the U.S. Senate....

...Grassroot Institute hosts first event of its kind in this election cycle, challenges candidates on a wide variety of topics....

...Friday, August 22, 2014, 12 Noon, Pacific Club, Honolulu....

Hawaii remains among the worst 5 states for taxpayer burden of debt and continues to use overly optimistic accounting....

...Grassroot Institute President Keli'i Akina gives strong message of unity on Hawaii Statehood Day....

...we’re paying a premium not because of the distance from commodities that can be sold, but because of taxes and hidden costs of transportation....

Grassroot President Keli’i Akina sits down with Andrew Walden, Founder and Editor of Hawai'i Free Press....

...the CCA approach was discussed at the “Electric Utilities: The Future Is Not What It Used To Be” conference....

...Letter to DOI Secretary Jewell questions legality, constitutionality of the ANPRM....

Grassroot Institute's Friedman Dinner emphasizes bipartisanship, cooperation in improving schools....

• Thursday, July 31 5:45 PM to 8:00 PM 
• Japanese Cultural Centeri Manoa Ballroom

Grassroot President Keli’i Akina sits down with attorney Jim Hochberg, President of Hawai’i Family Advocates to  explore the meaning of  religious freedom....

...electricity prices in Hawaii are nearly double those in the state with the next highest prices because Hawaii generates 75% of its electricity from petroleum and must rely on Jones Act vessels for all domestic oil shipments....

Grassroot President Keli’i Akina interviews Keali’i Makekau, a Native Hawaiian activist....

An overwhelming 67% of those responding voted "No," while only 33% supported the continuation of the DOI's efforts....

...many people--including Native Hawaiians--find the nation-building efforts to be contrary to the spirit of the original Kingdom of Hawaii....

Hawaii's mounting state debt now represents $41,300 per taxpayer, the second highest in the country....

It’s been 14 years since the courts gave non-Hawaiians the right to vote in Office of Hawaiian Affairs elections....

Grassroot President Keli’i Akina interviews Dale Evans, owner of Charley’s Taxi....

Grassroot President Keli’i Akina and Jay Fidell, President of ThinkTech Hawaii discuss development in Oahu, beginning with Kakaako....

Beijing’s participation comes at a time of significant regional tension....

...sugar is one of the most politically charged raw materials in the global economy....

The expensive, time-consuming effort to tribalize Native Hawaiians has done little to help the state or the Native Hawaiian community....

The shift in attitude regarding the Jones Act is an exciting development for those who have long supported change....

This is your chance to have your voice heard!....

Trustee Stender agreed with Mr. Lilly that pursuit of a "another government" is a waste of valuable financial resources that could be better used to meet the needs of Hawaiians....

Announcement of Department of the Interior Hearings Raises Questions About Nation-Building Process....

There is no tribe — only tribal leaders who stand to gain financially....

Grassroot President Keli’i Akina interviews a young man and young woman who share what it means to them to be both Native Hawaiian and a proud American....

Only 31% favored federal recognition, while 6% chose "independence."....

Cox tells how he has literally risked life and limb in the pursuit of the truth behind crime and cover-ups in Hawaii government....

Three previously undiscovered announcements were titled “Procedures for Reorganizing the Native Hawaiian Community as an Indian Tribe.”....

...proposed rule-making in order to, "solicit public comments on whether and how the Department of the Interior should facilitate the reestablishment of a government-to-government relationship with the Native Hawaiian community."...

A federal court has struck down a race-based voting scheme in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands....

"there are other issues we should be working on rather than building this government that is not going to work.” -- Oz Stender January, 2014

The Grassroot Institute called for the trustees to take responsibility for their part in creating the atmosphere that led to the letter....