Cost of Living

US Rep. Jill Tokuda Invites Farmers To Have Their Say On Federal Farm Bill David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

US Rep. Jill Tokuda Invites Farmers To Have Their Say On Federal Farm Bill

The congresswoman will hold meetings across the state next week to hear the concerns of farmers and ranchers.

Hawaii Residents Are Struggling Even More With High Interest Rates. But Good News May Be Looming David Croxford/CivilBeat/2022

Hawaii Residents Are Struggling Even More With High Interest Rates. But Good News May Be Looming

Many people and small businesses racked up debt during the pandemic and are “in catch-up mode,” according to the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.

This Elderly Woman Was Threatened With Eviction — Over 50 Cents David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

This Elderly Woman Was Threatened With Eviction — Over 50 Cents

Another resident received a similar letter for a $37 unpaid bill, a city official said.

Hawaii Families Are On The Edge Of A ‘Hunger Cliff’ Now That Extra Foods Stamps Are Gone Big Island Hunger/2018

Hawaii Families Are On The Edge Of A ‘Hunger Cliff’ Now That Extra Foods Stamps Are Gone

Nearly half of Hawaii recipients of food support are employed but the end of additional federal assistance is going to sting.

Honolulu Mayor Proposes Cautious $3.4 Billion Budget Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Honolulu Mayor Proposes Cautious $3.4 Billion Budget

$100 million for affordable housing and a $300 tax credit for some homeowners are also in the draft.

Last Round Of Honolulu Covid Relief Money Released Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Last Round Of Honolulu Covid Relief Money Released

Council members have previously raised concerns about households relying on the relief payments.

The Honolulu City Council Members Are More Like You Than You Might Think David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Honolulu City Council Members Are More Like You Than You Might Think

Earning $69,000 a year means even the Honolulu City Council feels pressed by high housing costs and taxes.

Economist: Green’s Proposed Tax Plan For Struggling Families Needs Some Tweaking David Croxford/CivilBeat/2023

Economist: Green’s Proposed Tax Plan For Struggling Families Needs Some Tweaking

State tax officials say language has already been drafted to address concerns that lawmakers will need to add to the bill.

Nonprofit And Business Leaders Find Hope In Governor’s Affordability Plan David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Nonprofit And Business Leaders Find Hope In Governor’s Affordability Plan

Dubbed the Green Affordability Plan, Gov. Josh Green’s proposal would provide more than $300 million annually to struggling households.

Hawaii Lawmakers Are Usually A Cautious Bunch, But The New Governor Wants Action Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Lawmakers Are Usually A Cautious Bunch, But The New Governor Wants Action

Gov. Josh Green is expected to push hard for his agenda, and may make an appeal to the public if his proposals stall at the Legislature. But lawmakers have their own plans.