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Hawaii lawmakers raise hotel tax to help the state cope with climate change
Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for ...
Hawaii lawmakers approve first-of-its-kind climate tax on hotels, cruise ships
Hawaii lawmakers on Friday passed groundbreaking legislation that will raise lodging taxes across the state to fund environmental restoration and protect communities from the growing threats of ...
Paying more for paradise, Hawaii raises hotel tax due to climate change
Hawaii lawmakers approved a first-of-its-kind bill on Friday that increases the state’s lodging tax to fund environmental ...
Hawaii lawmakers pass bill raising state's hotel tax for visitors
The first-of-its-kind bill once signed would raise the tax on hotel stays and other vacation rentals in Hawaii.
Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change
HONOLULU (AP) — In a first-of-its kind move, Hawaii lawmakers are ready to hike a tax imposed on travelers staying in hotels, ...
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Hawaii Legislature ends with tax on tourists to help mitigate climate change
By Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — Before the state legislature ended its session, lawmakers passed the first-of-its-kind “green fee” bill to protect ...
Hawaii passes 'green fee' hotel tax hike to fund climate relief
Hawaii lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking bill, poised for Governor Green's approval, that increases the state's hotel ...
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Hawaii vs. Trump: Legal battle brews over climate accountability
The Trump administration is taking legal action to block states like Hawaii from suing big oil companies over climate change.
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Hawaii legislature approves $20 billion state budget
Hawaii lawmakers passed the budget for the next two years and began voting on more than 200 bills as the legislative session ...