Hawaii is spending $417 less on services per child compared to 2005.
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 4.11.2022
TOP STORYReport: Hawaiʻi is spending $417 less on services per child compared to 2005Researchers compared this year’s state budget against the 2005 budget, which was a time of economic prosperity prior to the Great Recession. They found the state budgeted $10,562 per child — a $417 decline from 2005, adjusting for inflation. The report recommends expanding earned income tax credits, reinvesting in programs for at-risk youth, and maximizing federal subsidies for food, utilities and child care.  LOCAL NEWSStudents, staff affected by Red Hill fuel leak remain wary of tap waterAt the 13 O‘ahu schools affected by water contamination, the water supply has been declared safe and the faucets are flowing again. But many are still relying on bottled water for drinking. Educators share their stories of weathering the crisis. ‘Ewa residents grow frustrated by illegal drag stripResidents living near Kalaeloa are expressing anger about an illegal drag racing site in their neighborhood. Not only is the noise and activity troublesome, but they’re also worried racers and drifters are damaging the ‘Ewa Field, a historic World War II battlefield. Ohana Hale Marketplace in Kaka‘ako to shut down at end of weekThis is the final week to support businesses at the popular marketplace, as vendors close operations on April 16. The owner of Ohana Hale Marketplace said the building will be demolished to make way for a condominium.
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