Policy in Perspective 2026
The most significant failures of the session all share a root cause. They are reforms that would rebalance power or resources away from those with established political influence, and toward those with unmet needs.
A Fairer Tax Code for a Thriving Hawaiʻi
Progressive Revenue Options to Protect and Invest in Our Future.
Closing the Capital Gains Loophole
By taxing capital gains at the same rate as regular income, Hawaiʻi can make its tax code more fair while funding critical investments in education, housing, healthcare, and support for working families.
Creating a Fairer State Tax System and Economy for All Families
Recommendations to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature