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13 new state laws and Big Island’s no feeding feral animals on county property take effect Jan. 1

Hawaiʻi’s new first-in-the-nation climate impact fee to be paid by tourists will take effect Jan. 1, but for now it will not include cruise ship passengers due to an 11th hour ruling by a federal appeals court.

Governor announces Climate Advisory Team to develop climate resilience policy

The newly formed committee will tackle climate disasters and provide a roadmap to mitigate the financial impact of climate change.