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Today on Spotlight Now, we’re speaking to Governor Josh Green about the U.S. Senate’s decision to pass Trump’s “big, ...
A married couple is entitled to more than $17,000 in Hawaii renewable energy income tax credits despite filling out a form ...
Gov. Josh Green signed the nearly $40 billion executive biennium budget bill Monday, allocating $19.8 billion to state ...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Dozens of Hawaii businesses were celebrated for their sustainability efforts on Friday by Governor Green.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, a Democrat, has signed into law a “Green Fee” bill that will raise tourist taxes to help fund “climate-change” mitigation. Senate Bill 1396 raises the tourist tax ...
Hawaii’s new “green” tourism tax, believed to be the first of its kind in the nation, is necessary for the islands to offset the effects of climate change and millions of yearly visitors ...
Green mentioned the state's need for additional firebreaks at Tuesday's bill signing. People on Kaanapali Beach, a popular tourist destination near Lahaina, Hawaii, on August 5, 2024.
Key Points. Hawaii has enacted a new 0.75% 'green fee' on the state's accommodations tax, raising it to 11% for hotel stays and cruise ship cabins.
FILE - President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden walk with Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, second from left, and his wife Jaime Green as they pass the massive Banyan tree while visiting areas ...
If you’re planning a Hawaii vacation soon, expect a new tax coming your way. That's because Hawaii just became the first state to impose a so-called "Green Fee" or "green tax" for tourists. The ...
Travelers to Hawaii will now have to pay the country's first-ever climate change tax. Here's what to know. Skipping the US Travel 2025 🌴 This country's safest A spotlight on America ...