A bill headed to the governor's desk would fund programs and jobs to battle invasive species in Hawai'i : Big Island Now bigislandnow.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bigislandnow.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The proposed bills, inspired by the Savio affordable housing programs, aim to establish a local housing market that is affordable for the average local buyer rather than outside investors.
Governor Josh Green, M.D. on Wednesday signed bills into law aimed at supporting local agriculture. The measures also seek to enhance local food production through the acquisition of the Wahiawā Irrigation System. The legislation attempts to remove barriers to farming and enhance present and future public health and safety by increasing penalties for pesticide violations.