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Hawaii lawmakers debate estate tax breaks for family businesses

State lawmakers killed a bill that would give wealthy families a break on estate taxes, but kept alive a different estate tax bill that would cut the costs of passing ....

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Advocates rally for better care, education for keiki

Advocates, parents, educators and county leaders held a rally Friday to convey the need for high-quality, accessible early childhood education and care. ....

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Editorial: Surplus allows aid for working poor

Even if some points are docked for style, the substance of what lawmakers did this past session has to earn fairly respectable grades. ....

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Tax credit, early childhood education bills remain alive

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Do not expect a direct cash rebate from the state this legislative session, but several bills in motion would offer tax credits, helping keep more money in your pocket. The Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks! Executive Director Deborah Zysman said they support tax credits as the change in the tax code would […] ....

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Lt. Gov. Luke's Ready Keiki plan aimed at building 80 classrooms within the next year

In 2020, the state Legislature set a state goal to provide pre-K access to children aged 3 and 4 by 2032. Lawmakers appropriated $200 million to build and retrofit classrooms to make that happen in 2022. With this money, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke has engaged in public and private partnerships to expand preschool access. ....

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