County councils are tweaking upcoming fiscal year budgets across the state. With higher tax revenues this year, lawmakers are looking for ways to pass along the benefits to residents. HPR's Sabrina Bodon has more.
Hawai’i State Legislature is considering measures SB 304 and HB 1162 to establish a new green fee. Money generated would then go toward conservation work across the state. Next for the proposal is a state Senate floor vote Tuesday. If it gets the green light, the plan moves to the state House.