Fellows mentioned in this story: Gavin Thornton

From Hawai‘i News Now:

The state Legislature is heading into its final week of decision-making — with debate continuing over the needs for Maui’s recovery.

Maui Mayor Richard Bissen sent a last-minute plea for $125 million, which is getting a cool response amid pressure to do more for low-income residents.

Meanwhile on Monday, a coalition of advocates for workers rights, housing, tax reform and short-term rental conversion gathered to make a “distress call” to legislators.

“The economy we have is one where the wealthy have an outsized influence on government and the economic policies it creates,” said Gavin Thornton, of Hawai‘i Appleseed.

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