As 44 percent of local families struggle, Hawaiʻi’s ultra-wealthy hoard $95.6 billion
Hawaiʻi's 1,245 ultra-millionaires hold $95.6 billion—nine times the state budget. Here's how a wealth tax could fund critical programs and services.
The billionaire tax California is debating—and why Hawaiʻi should pay attention
At a moment when Hawaiʻi desperately needs more revenue, California’s proposal to tax billionaire assets offers a model for making the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share.
Under pressure: Hawaiʻi’s budget troubles demand action
The state is confronting a growing list of challenges that could throw our budget—and the programs and services within it—into disarray. Now more than ever, we need to preserve funding for Hawaiʻi’s working families.