How Hawaiʻi Invests in its Communities

A budget is the single most honest expression of a government’s priorities. It shows us, in black and white, whether we are investing in our keiki’s futures or in maintaining a status quo that benefits only the privileged few.

Hawaiʻi Appleseed’s flagship products, the Hawaiʻi Budget Primer and Policy in Perspective tell the story of how Hawaiʻi’s budget emerged during the most recent legislative session. Together, these reports track how Hawaiʻi’s government invests—or fails to invest—in its communities.