Revamping public campaign financing
Hawaiʻi’s current program has extremely low rates of participation because the level of public funding is too low and the rules are complex and confusing.
New Oʻahu housing database to provide insight to residents, policymakers
The new housing database marks a step toward better understanding Oʻahu’s housing market.
Pacific economic development advocate, innovator Avegalio retires
Under Failautusi Avegalio, the Pacific Business Center Program won eight first place economic development awards.
Avoiding disincentives in new affordability plan
Policy cliffs occur when a large benefit is suddenly withdrawn when income exceeds some threshold, even if by only $1.
Students, faculty discuss Thai studies, research with U.S. Ambassador to Thailand
Ambassador Robert Godec was impressed by College of Social Sciences faculty research on Southeast Asia and Thailand.
Should Hawaiʻi enact a carbon tax?
The State of Hawaiʻi currently has a goal of sequestering more greenhouse gas annually than amounts emitted no later than 2045.
COVID-19 booster vaccinations lag as virus negative impacts widen, UHERO report finds
The report is based on survey responses from 1,627 Hawaiʻi residents over the age of 18 in fall 2022.
Severe economic downturn unlikely for Hawaiʻi according to UHERO forecast
The global outlook continues to darken, but prospects for Hawaiʻi remain largely unchanged.
Charging only visitors to support natural resources? UHERO experts argue against it
The authors said that the state’s natural resources benefit both residents and tourists, so both should pay, and that a visitors-only fee may be illegal.
UH scientists among world’s most influential researchers
The list recognizes UH scientists who have demonstrated significant influence through publishing multiple highly cited papers during the last decade.
