Economy

State Insurance Commissioner Scott Saiki discusses the changing insurance landscape; Palestinian Ma'an Odeh shares his thoughts on the ceasefire in Gaza and his recent experience in the West Bank

The report found that 60% of the surveyed students suffer from one type of severe food insecurity, meaning they were concerned about running out of food before they got the money to buy more.

Maui has been dealt a bad hand in recent years as the effects of the deadly 2023 wildfires still loom amid other economic concerns. The rebuild efforts are expected to give the island's economy a boost, but it's also facing a tourism slowdown, workforce shortage issues and housing supply scarcity.

Mark Recktenwald, chief justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court, reflects on his time on the bench as he prepares to step down; Hawaiian Council CEO Kūhiō Lewis explains the organization's decision to rebrand

Gov. Josh Green discusses concerns over the PGA Tour's announcement that it will not host its season opener at the Kapalua Resort's golf course; Former Hawaiʻi Gov. Linda Lingle shares the mission of the Women's Prison Project

We're hosting a call-in about the redevelopment process for Aloha Stadium, which is now set to open in 2029. Call 808-941-3689 during the live show or email talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org. You can also leave a voicemail before the show starts on our Talkback Line at 808-792-8217.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism has appointed Seth Colby as its new chief state economist. HPR talked to him about his experience and vision for the role.

Seth Colby steps into the role of Hawaiʻi's chief economist; The Hawaiʻi Department of Health addresses concerns over a rise in national cases of cannabis poisoning among children

The state gets about $4 million in federal Community Services Block Grants a year to spend on programs to help low-income individuals. But Office of Community Services Director Ray Domingo told lawmakers it’s not clear if the state will continue to receive those funds.

The top 1% of Hawaiʻi's income earners will get a tax cut of about $43,000 next year. The bottom 20% will see a reduction of about $90.