HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - How to work and live in Hawaii was front and center at the third annual Cost of Living Summit.

Gov. Josh Green says his administration is pushing several affordability measures, from expanding affordable housing and rental assistance programs to helping the next generation build wealth in Hawaii.

“Housing and affordability, that’s by far the number one and two issues,” Green said. “To do that successfully, we have to have good economic growth and opportunity. That extra $3,500 or $4,000 a year makes the difference for a lot of people on affordability, and it’s also meant to help small businesses get started.”

More than 130 young professionals, business leaders, and policymakers attended the summit, focused on finding ways to make living and working in Hawaii m

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