HONOLULU — Hundreds of Hawaii teachers and their supporters are expected to rally today at the Hawaii State Capitol to support a 10-part education bill that officials believe will improve the state’s school system. The bill, which will be introduced
HONOLULU — Hundreds of Hawaii teachers and their supporters are expected to rally today at the Hawaii State Capitol to support a 10-part education bill that officials believe will improve the state’s school system.
The bill, which will be introduced in the legislative session, proposes a 1 percent increase in the General Excise Tax. The bill also proposes an increase in the food/excise tax credit and rental excise credit, so that the GET increase will be minimized for lower income families.
The rally sponsored by the Hawaii State Teachers Association will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
