“The cost of the tax cuts concerns some advocates. An analysis by ITEP estimated an initial annual revenue loss of $656 million, that balloons to close to $1.5 billion by 2030. That's about 10% of the state's total budget.” hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/202…

Q: Do jaywalkers in Hawaiʻi even get tickets? A: Yes, thousands of people in Hawaiʻi are ticketed each year, at rates higher than other states, according to a report by Hawaiʻi Appleseed. S-A's Kokua Line does a great job reporting on #FreedomToWalk. staradvertiser.com/2024/05/16/haw…

Last minute changes to the bill, made without public scrutiny, will increase its cost by nearly eight-fold, while higher-income households will get a far bigger benefit than those struggling to make ends meet. #FundOurFuture hiappleseed.org/blog/the-big-b…

By maintaining a focus on data-driven strategies to address systemic #TransportationEquity issues, we can push for infrastructure investments that slow vehicle speeds, increase the visibility of pedestrians & physically separate vehicles and pedestrians. hiappleseed.org/blog/jaywalkin…

In 2023, Rep. Amy Perruso introduced a bill to limit increases landlords can impose during lease renewal. Landlords would have to provide relocation assistance to tenants being forced to move if a lease is not renewed. The bill died without a hearing. civilbeat.org/2024/07/an-oah…

As Hawaiʻi continues to grapple with the complex dynamics of housing affordability and availability, it is clear that a more balanced approach that incorporates both supply- and demand-side measures, is essential. #HousingCrisis #CostOfLivingCrisis hiappleseed.org/blog/progress-…

1 in 3 Hawaiʻi households experienced food insecurity last year, underscoring the urgent need for robust policy interventions to ensure that all residents have access to adequate and nutritious food. #FoodEquity #FoodPolicy #Antihunger hiappleseed.org/blog/community…

A new report from ITEP lifts up the significant economic contributions undocumented immigrants make to our government through the taxes they pay. The technicality of their work status not only burdens them, but also limits their economic potential. hiappleseed.org/blog/hardworki…

The tax contributions of undocumented immigrants in Hawaiʻi could increase to as much as $194.4M if they were given official work authorization. Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation should join the call to allow work permits for these community members. hiappleseed.org/blog/hardworki…

“To address the #housing shortage for residents, we need something in addition to the private market. Removing the financial incentives makes [development] more about providing a home for someone that needs it.” — Gavin Thornton, Hawaiʻi Appleseed E.D. hawaiibusiness.com/kaiser-permane…

"The legislature should be proactive in the 2025 session. The alternative to cutting taxes is to cut services. Research shows that the most productive public investments are in infrastructure and “human capital”—medical care, education and job training." staradvertiser.com/2024/08/06/edi…

“Affordable & stable places to live, free from fear of an eviction, are fundamental for a healthy community. Hawai‘i & other states need to work not only on building more housing but also on creating protections for tenants in the aftermath of disasters.” bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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You can read a brief summary of our two decades of history fighting for a Hawai‘i in which we can all thrive and live happy, healthy, fulfilling lives here: hiappleseed.org/20-years-apple…

Hawaiʻi Appleseed turns 20 years old this year, and the organization is celebrating two decades of advocacy for a Hawaiʻi in which everyone can meet their basic needs while living happy, healthy and creative lives. hiappleseed.org/press-releases…

Mahalo Honolulu Civil Beat for covering one of our signature products: the Budget Primer! Every biennium, the state plans its spending through a budget. The budget can be very hard to decipher! Our primer is a “major step toward enlightenment,” says the Blog. civilbeat.org/2024/09/the-su…

Curious about how the state budget is funded, and how those monies are distributed through the government? Join us for a briefing and panel discussion featuring former Gov. David Ige and Beth Giesting, who wrote our Budget Primer, Sun., Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. hawaiipublicradio.org/the-conversati…

Promising trends for families across the nation, but many continue to feel the lasting effects of widespread unemployment during the pandemic, a rising cost of living, and inadequate government assistance. #Census #Poverty #ChildTaxCredit hiappleseed.org/blog/census-po…

Honolulu's severe #HousingCrisis is being exacerbated by a growing trend of vacant homes purchased as investments by non-residents. To reverse this trend, we recommend a flat tax of 3–5% on empty homes. hiappleseed.org/press-releases…

Join us on Sat., Nov., 23, 2024, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., at Church of the Crossroads, for a FREE community #CommunityOrganizing training. Register: bit.ly/PeoplePowerTra… Lunch provided 💪 #PeoplePower #PeopleFirst #OrganizeToWin #FundOurFuture #Politics #Hawaii #SystemsChange