PHOCUSED @PHOCUSEDHawaii
PHOCUSED is a membership and advocacy organization that works together with the community to impact program and policy change for Hawaii's most vulnerable. phocused.org Honolulu, HI Joined March 2015-
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Celebrate International Workers Day with the Defend and Respect Hawaiʻi’s Workers Coalition. Wed., May 1st; gather at 9:30AM at Fort Street Mall, where we will begin our march to the Capitol. From Palestine to Hawaiʻi, WORKERS OF THE WORLD UNITE. RSVP: bit.ly/hwcmayday
A letter to the editor in today’s Star-Advertiser that nails the issue with the Estate Tax giveaway bill, HB2653. #FundOurFuture staradvertiser.com/2024/04/18/edi…
Far from leading to any kind of “trickling down” of benefits from the wealthy to working families, history shows that tax policies favoring the rich hollow out the working class and diminish tax revenue that pays for public programs and services.
Far from leading to any kind of “trickling down” of benefits from the wealthy to working families, history shows that tax policies favoring the rich hollow out the working class and diminish tax revenue that pays for public programs and services.
As multi-millionaire business owners continue to blatantly lie about the purpose of HB2653, penning ludicrous op-eds that invent entirely ridiculous scenarios to try and justify an obvious money grab by the wealthiest 0.2%, we are glad to finally have some facts out there:
As multi-millionaire business owners continue to blatantly lie about the purpose of HB2653, penning ludicrous op-eds that invent entirely ridiculous scenarios to try and justify an obvious money grab by the wealthiest 0.2%, we are glad to finally have some facts out there:
Expanding the estate tax exemption—as proposed in HB2653—is the wrong choice for Hawaiʻi and would curb our ability to combat rising income inequality, while depriving our budget of much needed revenue. We should instead raise taxes on the super rich. hiappleseed.org/publications/c…
“It is incredibly tone deaf to give huge tax breaks to Hawaiʻi’s wealthiest heirs when the Legislature is facing so many urgent needs in our community, first and foremost the recovery of West Maui.”
“Recent polling shows that 2 in 3 Hawaiʻi voters believe elected officials care more about ʻwealthy donors’ than the ʻneeds of their communities.’ If our legislators pass HB2653, they will have proved those voters right,” writes Kim Coco Iwamoto staradvertiser.com/2024/04/10/edi…
The measure is scheduled for another floor vote today, but it is not certain that the House will again vote to approve it. Tell your lawmakers to reject estate tax giveaways for the rich at bit.ly/hitaxfairness #TaxTheRich #FundOurFuture
It is unconscionable to be offering a $43 million tax estate cut to the richest 0.2% of households while killing bills that would help the working class for far less money and asking for state departments to tighten their budget belts. It’s bad for our economy AND our democracy.
It is unconscionable to be offering a $43 million tax estate cut to the richest 0.2% of households while killing bills that would help the working class for far less money and asking for state departments to tighten their budget belts. It’s bad for our economy AND our democracy.
Lawmakers have asked state departments to prepare for the possibility of devastating 10–15% across-the-board budget cuts. The Great Recession showed how damaging this would be to the economy. Simultaneously offering the richest 0.2% of households an estate tax cut is madness.
Lawmakers have asked state departments to prepare for the possibility of devastating 10–15% across-the-board budget cuts. The Great Recession showed how damaging this would be to the economy. Simultaneously offering the richest 0.2% of households an estate tax cut is madness.
“If we want an economy in which Hawai‘i’s working families can make ends meet, we need to align our policy with our values. We missed opportunities to gain ground this year. We cannot afford to walk backwards with estate tax cuts for the wealthy few.” civilbeat.org/2024/04/what-d…
🚨🚨🚨 Submit testimony in opposition to SB3289 TODAY before 1 pm. Then use bit.ly/hitaxfairness to automatically send an email and make a phone call to your state house rep telling them to oppose this dangerous estate tax giveaway for the richest among us. #TaxTheRich
Given the legislature’s need for new revenue sources, closing the #CapitalGains loophole is a common-sense way to raise taxes on those who can afford it, without impacting working families that are already burdened by regressive taxes such as the GET. hiappleseed.org/blog/hawaii-ca…
“Policing tactics, media coverage & government policy must shift away from blaming pedestrians for vehicle collisions and punishing them w/ fines. Instead, roadway safety policy should address the underlying systemic issues that lead to traffic violence.” civilbeat.org/2024/03/want-s…
“If it becomes law, Hawaii would follow other states and cities to either repeal or reform jaywalking in VA, CA, NV, Denver, Anchorage and Kansas City, MO—representing about 52 million residents, according to a study by Hawai‘i Appleseed.” #FreedomToWalk staradvertiser.com/2024/03/19/haw…
The Hawaii State Senate CPN committee is considering a bill that would dramatically expand the estate tax loophole here, allowing multimillion businesses to be passed down to heir tax free. HB2653 is a dangerous bill that should be deferred.
The Hawaii State Senate CPN committee is considering a bill that would dramatically expand the estate tax loophole here, allowing multimillion businesses to be passed down to heir tax free. HB2653 is a dangerous bill that should be deferred.
“The legislature has a pivotal opportunity to address Hawaiʻi's acute shortage of #AffordableHousing by reevaluating conveyance tax rates on the sale of multimillion dollar investment properties,” writes Appleseed senior policy analyst Arjuna Heim. hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/17/opi…
We can easily afford to pay for both universal free school meals and the Keiki Credit by taxing capital gains at the same rate as regular income. #TaxFairness is about how we #FundOurFuture. And our keiki are the future.
We can easily afford to pay for both universal free school meals and the Keiki Credit by taxing capital gains at the same rate as regular income. #TaxFairness is about how we #FundOurFuture. And our keiki are the future.
“I believe HB1775 should be passed because no child should be denied food. Ensuring that the next generation of politicians, educators or even doctors is well-fed should be the priority.” — Kaleikaumaka Camara staradvertiser.com/2024/03/10/edi… Take action at bit.ly/hawaiihungerac…
Here's why a pair of estate tax breaks for the rich (HB2652 & HB2653) working their way through the Hawaiʻi State Legislature are bad policy for Hawaiʻi. HB2653 has a hearing in the CPN committee tomorrow. hiappleseed.org/blog/hawaii-tr…
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A letter to the editor in today’s Star-Advertiser that nails the issue with the Estate Tax giveaway bill, HB2653. #FundOurFuture staradvertiser.com/2024/04/18/edi…
Far from leading to any kind of “trickling down” of benefits from the wealthy to working families, history shows that tax policies favoring the rich hollow out the working class and diminish tax revenue that pays for public programs and services.
Expanding the estate tax exemption—as proposed in HB2653—is the wrong choice for Hawaiʻi and would curb our ability to combat rising income inequality, while depriving our budget of much needed revenue. We should instead raise taxes on the super rich. hiappleseed.org/publications/c…
As multi-millionaire business owners continue to blatantly lie about the purpose of HB2653, penning ludicrous op-eds that invent entirely ridiculous scenarios to try and justify an obvious money grab by the wealthiest 0.2%, we are glad to finally have some facts out there:
Expanding the estate tax exemption—as proposed in HB2653—is the wrong choice for Hawaiʻi and would curb our ability to combat rising income inequality, while depriving our budget of much needed revenue. We should instead raise taxes on the super rich. hiappleseed.org/publications/c…
Expanding the estate tax exemption—as proposed in HB2653—is the wrong choice for Hawaiʻi and would curb our ability to combat rising income inequality, while depriving our budget of much needed revenue. We should instead raise taxes on the super rich. hiappleseed.org/publications/c…
“We do not need more tax loopholes and bigger tax breaks; we need to simply pay our fair share of taxes.”
“It is incredibly tone deaf to give huge tax breaks to Hawaiʻi’s wealthiest heirs when the Legislature is facing so many urgent needs in our community, first and foremost the recovery of West Maui.”
“As one of the wealthy supporters of this bill reminded legislators during a hearing: ʻIf you go to any fundraiser, you will see Hawaiʻi family businesses.’”
“Recent polling shows that 2 in 3 Hawaiʻi voters believe elected officials care more about ʻwealthy donors’ than the ʻneeds of their communities.’ If our legislators pass HB2653, they will have proved those voters right,” writes Kim Coco Iwamoto staradvertiser.com/2024/04/10/edi…
The measure is scheduled for another floor vote today, but it is not certain that the House will again vote to approve it. Tell your lawmakers to reject estate tax giveaways for the rich at bit.ly/hitaxfairness #TaxTheRich #FundOurFuture
It is unconscionable to be offering a $43 million tax estate cut to the richest 0.2% of households while killing bills that would help the working class for far less money and asking for state departments to tighten their budget belts. It’s bad for our economy AND our democracy.
“If we want an economy in which Hawai‘i’s working families can make ends meet, we need to align our policy with our values. We missed opportunities to gain ground this year. We cannot afford to walk backwards with estate tax cuts for the wealthy few.” civilbeat.org/2024/04/what-d…
Lawmakers have asked state departments to prepare for the possibility of devastating 10–15% across-the-board budget cuts. The Great Recession showed how damaging this would be to the economy. Simultaneously offering the richest 0.2% of households an estate tax cut is madness.
“If we want an economy in which Hawai‘i’s working families can make ends meet, we need to align our policy with our values. We missed opportunities to gain ground this year. We cannot afford to walk backwards with estate tax cuts for the wealthy few.” civilbeat.org/2024/04/what-d…
“If we want an economy in which Hawai‘i’s working families can make ends meet, we need to align our policy with our values. We missed opportunities to gain ground this year. We cannot afford to walk backwards with estate tax cuts for the wealthy few.” civilbeat.org/2024/04/what-d…
🚨🚨🚨 Submit testimony in opposition to SB3289 TODAY before 1 pm. Then use bit.ly/hitaxfairness to automatically send an email and make a phone call to your state house rep telling them to oppose this dangerous estate tax giveaway for the richest among us. #TaxTheRich
Given the legislature’s need for new revenue sources, closing the #CapitalGains loophole is a common-sense way to raise taxes on those who can afford it, without impacting working families that are already burdened by regressive taxes such as the GET. hiappleseed.org/blog/hawaii-ca…
“Policing tactics, media coverage & government policy must shift away from blaming pedestrians for vehicle collisions and punishing them w/ fines. Instead, roadway safety policy should address the underlying systemic issues that lead to traffic violence.” civilbeat.org/2024/03/want-s…
“If it becomes law, Hawaii would follow other states and cities to either repeal or reform jaywalking in VA, CA, NV, Denver, Anchorage and Kansas City, MO—representing about 52 million residents, according to a study by Hawai‘i Appleseed.” #FreedomToWalk staradvertiser.com/2024/03/19/haw…
The Hawaii State Senate CPN committee is considering a bill that would dramatically expand the estate tax loophole here, allowing multimillion businesses to be passed down to heir tax free. HB2653 is a dangerous bill that should be deferred.
The ever-growing estate tax exemption further enriches mega-millionaires as they pass on intergenerational wealth. By continuously expanding it, policymakers are supercharging extreme inequality. New from @amyhanauer & @NaomiAWalker. cnn.com/2024/03/15/opi…
“The legislature has a pivotal opportunity to address Hawaiʻi's acute shortage of #AffordableHousing by reevaluating conveyance tax rates on the sale of multimillion dollar investment properties,” writes Appleseed senior policy analyst Arjuna Heim. hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/17/opi…
We can easily afford to pay for both universal free school meals and the Keiki Credit by taxing capital gains at the same rate as regular income. #TaxFairness is about how we #FundOurFuture. And our keiki are the future.
“I believe HB1775 should be passed because no child should be denied food. Ensuring that the next generation of politicians, educators or even doctors is well-fed should be the priority.” — Kaleikaumaka Camara staradvertiser.com/2024/03/10/edi… Take action at bit.ly/hawaiihungerac…
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