In the Media!

How do these ‘Emergency Powers’ really work. Tom Yamachika of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii will help us understand the impact of the Governor’s suspension of the laws. How do these “emergency powers” work and what are the checks and … Read More

Wait until you see what the Council on Revenues has to say. Tom Yamachika of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii will help us understand the issues and challenges facing the Hawaii State Legislature as it returns to session in the … Read More

Why do we have to pay people not to work when other departments urgently need help? Tom Yamachika, president of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, will explain the article he wrote for Civil Beat on the subject of what needs … Read More

The fiscal demands of the epidemic have become more threatening. Tom Yamachika of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii will discuss the escalation of the fiscal demands attendant to the growing epidemic in Hawaii, and what the state can do about … Read More

President Yamachika provides his thoughts on the Legislator’s current endeavors, which include possible tax increases that could affect wealthy state citizens. Article can be read here, login required: Hawaii lawmakers consider raising taxes on the rich

It Will be a Challenge in any Event. Tom Yamachika of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii will talk about fiscal policy in a time of great uncertainty. What can the legislature do and is it up to the task. The … Read More

Click here for the article & radio interview by Ms. Ashley Mizuo of Hawai’i Public Radio.

Hawaiʻi’s Future Liabilities are Expected to Cost $88 Billion

The Tax Foundation of Hawaii supported the Hawaii Office of Information Practices suit against the Department of Taxation in the name of transparency and more robust debate in the Hawaii State Legislature. You can read the full story here: https://www.civilbeat.org/2019/11/judge-state-cant-keep-data-behind-its-budget-estimates-secret/