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How Maui's property tax system could serve as a model for other islands this budget season

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. ....

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Should Hawaiʻi visitors pay a $50 per year green fee? Some Maui residents think so : Maui Now

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. ....

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Could Hawaiʻi feasibly repeal its general excise tax on food and medicine?

Gov. Josh Green has touted repealing the state's general excise tax on food and some medicines, but some critics include influential lawmakers. ....

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