Typical of Senator Espero to propose a government solution while side stepping obvious solutions from the private sector.  Espero raises taxes then wants to solve the high cost of living in Hawaii.   Why not eliminate the GET on rental properties or a tax credit for rental housing repairs.  The state has proven it's unable to provide for injecting money into programs, just look at the GEMs program that costs all HECO ratepayers but has only loaned out 3 million, look at rail.  Espero needs to quit meddling In things and give the private sector the tools they need to do their job.