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EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 56 MIN

The Freedom Hour 1-17-26

from The Rick Hamada Program

Episode 68 (17 January 2026): Today’s Freedom Hour - Follow the Budget: How Policy Decisions Get Made Before the Vote. Lets take a close look at Hawaiʻi’s state budget and uncover how major policy decisions can be assumed before lawmakers ever vote. We break down where the money goes, what changed in the FY27 supplemental budget, and what it could mean for the Act 46 tax cuts. Join us as we explore transparency, accountability, and how citizens can stay engaged in shaping Hawaiʻi’s future.

Episode 68 (17 January 2026): Today’s Freedom Hour - Follow the Budget: How Policy Decisions Get Made Before the Vote. Lets take a close look at Hawaiʻi’s state budget and uncover how major policy decisions can be assumed before lawmakers ever vote. We break down where the money goes, what changed in the FY27 supplemental budget, and what it could mean for the Act 46 tax cuts. Join us as we explore transparency, accountability, and how citizens can stay engaged in shaping Hawaiʻi’s future.

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