2006 Session

House Republicans Dedicated to Cutting Taxes

The House Republican Caucus has strongly voiced its commitment to fight for lower taxes and tax rebates for Hawaii citizens. Among the tax relief measures House Republicans will push this session are a standard deduction increase and elimination of the general excise tax on food purchases. The Caucus also plans to again introduce a long-term care tax credit. In light of the $570 million surplus projected in the State budget, it is essential that Hawaii's taxpayers be given a much needed and long overdue tax break. Click here to read the full Star Bulletin article. To view the press release, please click here.

Opening Day Speech

To view Representative Finnegan's Opening Day speech, please click here.

House Minority Leader, Rep. Lynn Finnegan, Discusses Key Issues With Honolulu Advertiser Editorial Board

Rep. Lynn Finnegan and Rep. Calvin Say met with the Advertiser's Editorial Boards to answer questions and discuss possible strategies for dealing with some of today's most pressing problems including homelessness, the high tax burden on Hawaii citizens, the effects of rapid growth and infrastructure deterioration, public education obstacles, and the healthcare crisis. To view the full article, please click here.