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COVID Money, Accounting Tricks Reduce Hawaii's Debt

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 | HAWAII FREE PRESS

In 2024, Hawaii experienced an improvement in its financial situation, similar to that of many other states. But it still didn’t have enough money to pay all of its bills and needed $4.4 billion to fill the gap. That means each taxpayer would have to contribute $8,800 to help pay off the state’s debt. As a result, Hawaii earned a “D” grade from Truth in Accounting.

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