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Is Revising the Jones Act Politically Possible?
The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a staunch advocate for Jones Act reform. The Act, protectionist legislation that significantly increases the cost of living in Hawaii, is increasingly being seen as an economic boondoggle, but has a strong and determined lobby opposing any reform.
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Grassroot Institute Scholar Ken Schoolland interviewed by ReasonTV
"What would an enemy want to do to the people of Hawaii during war time? They would want to cut us off from international shipping. Well, this is what the law does to us all the time."
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Hawaii: The Fourth-Most Economically Repressive State
According to the Freedom in the 50 states, only California (of course), New Jersey, and New York are more repressive than Hawaii. Much of Hawaii’s (and California’s) repression comes from the land-use regulation, which makes building a home or starting or expanding a business very expensive.
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William Keli`i Akina Ph.D, President/CEO
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Dr. Akina Interviewed on Hawaii News Now
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Is Revising the Jones Act Politically Possible?
The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a staunch advocate for Jones Act reform. The Act, protectionist legislation that significantly increases the cost of living in Hawaii, is increasingly being seen as an economic boondoggle, but has a strong and determined lobby opposing any reform.
Grassroot Institute Scholar Ken Schoolland interviewed by ReasonTV
“What would an enemy want to do to the people of Hawaii during war time? They would want to cut us off from international shipping. Well, this is what the law does to us all the time.”