Hawaii News Now: Thousands of low-income families to benefit from new state tax credit
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HPR: The Conversation: Friday, July 7, 2017 – The Tax Foundation of Hawaii suing Sate Rail Project, Tom Yamachika
Hawaii’s Supreme Court is hearing the challenge brought by the Tax Foundation of Hawaii over the state’s 10% skim of the rail surcharge. Foundation head, Tom Yamachika joins us. Listen.
Hawaii News Now: Supreme court hears arguments on constitutionality of city, state rail tax issue
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – When the legislature gave Honolulu county part of the excise tax for rail, it added a controversial piece. Read more.
KHON2: Hawaii Supreme Court considers lawsuit challenging rail tax
The Hawaii Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit challenging the rail tax. Both sides made their arguments before the justices on Thursday. Read more.
Civil Beat: Here’s Who Might Get Stung Hardest By Any New Rail Taxes
By Stewart Yerton Critics say one of the options to pay for the over-budget Honolulu rail project — extending the general excise tax — would unfairly burden the poor. Read more.
Civil Beat: Honolulu Is Paying Back $1.45 Million In Federal Housing Funds
By Anita Hofschneider The city approved a contract to rehabilitate Kahuku Elderly housing complex despite the appearance of a conflict of interest, a federal audit found. Read more.
Hawai’i Public Radio: The Conversation: Monday, April 24, 2017
Tax Brackets, HB209 and HB375: Tom Yamachika
Civil Beat: City And Tourist Industry Blast Hotel Tax Hike As A Bad Idea
Critics say the the proposed 30% increase would leave Honolulu with one of the highest hotel tax rates in the country. Read more.
KITV4: Latest on last minute hotel room tax decision to pay for rail
Honolulu, Hawaii news, sports & weather – KITV Channel 4 HONOLULU – The recovery plan for the city’s $8 billion train doesn’t mention the hotel tax as a new funding source, even though that’s what state lawmakers tentatively decided on … Read More