Hawaiʻi Appleseed launches 20 year anniversary giving campaign
The nonprofit hopes to raise $100,000 from individual and corporate donors by December 31.
Census data show importance of government relief in mitigating pandemic-related increases in poverty
The pandemic caused worsening poverty rates across the nation between 2019 and 2021, but data points to the critical importance of federal and state investments in mitigating the severity of these impacts.
Five lessons from the Great Recession to heal Hawaiʻi’s economy
To end the pandemic recession as quickly as possible, the government must increase its spending, not cut back.
40 years of economic data makes clear the need to create a new, people-centered economy
Since 1980, the cost of living in Hawaiʻi—especially housing costs—have ballooned, while all but the highest wages have stagnated, creating an unsustainable economic system.
Hawaiʻi, 1980–now: a tale of rising inequality
It has become increasingly difficult for families to make it in the archipelago, particularly as wages have stagnated and housing costs have exploded.
Trump’s Public Charge rule could cost Hawaiʻi dearly
With the new Trump Administration Public Charge rule given the green light today by the U.S. Supreme Court, both Hawaiʻi’s economy and its hardworking immigrant families will suffer.
How to prepare for the next global recession
A comprehensive analysis of Hawaiʻi’s response to the Great Recession reveals important lessons the state must learn ahead of the next economic downturn.
Addressing the growing cost of Hawaiʻi’s public worker retirement commitments
Public pensions and other post-employment benefits in Hawaiʻi will take up an increasing portion of the state budget as baby boomer public employees prepare to enter retirement.