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Hawaiʻi eyes 75 projects to address long list of environment-related needs with $130M in ‘green fees’ expected
The advisory council reviewed over 600 projects worth $2 billion before selecting the final 75 for recommendation, including several measures to improve hazard prevention and awareness after the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.
Gov. Josh Green honored for green fee in Time100 Climate list
Gov. Josh Green’s leadership in driving Hawaiʻi’s sustainability efforts has earned him a spot on the “TIME100 Climate” list, highlighting the innovative Climate Impact Fee for visitors.
Update #3: Hāmākua wildland fire now 100% contained
Highway 19 has reopened between miles 35 and 37 as firefighters battled the blaze.
Green’s signature makes state fire marshal post official, solidifies Maui wildfire settlement funds
“Today, we are re-envisioning the path forward in the roadmap of wildfire prevention and recovery,” the governor said. “We are taking action from both ends of the wildfire spectrum — building a more robust fire prevention framework within the state and enacting historic legislation that will aid in timely access to compensation following disaster.”
State House panels to review wildfire prevention bill introduced by Speaker Nakamura
House Bill 1064 would extensively update Hawaiʻi’s fire protection laws with recommendations.
Big Island Now poll results: Voters divided on 2 priority issues this legislative session
In a poll last week we wanted to know what issues you thought should take priority this legislative session. Out of the 445 votes, 118 voters agreed all the issues listed in the poll were priorities.
Big Island Now poll no. 46: What issues should take priority this legislative session?
Lawmakers plan to address statewide issues laid bare during the devastating Maui wildfires.
House Speaker Saiki comes into 2024 legislative session with commitment to center Hawai‘i
The Maui wildfires were top of mind for Speaker Scott Saiki and how those issues affect communities statewide.
Hawaiʻi House majority outlines top priorities for 2024 legislative session
“As we embark on the second year of the 32nd Legislature, the House Majority Caucus will continue to address key community issues, including affordable housing and homelessness, renewable energy, mental health needs in our community, and the shortage of healthcare workers across our state,” said House Majority Leader Nadine K. Nakamura (D-15).
State Legislature working group tackles wildfire prevention in Hawaiʻi
As Hawaiʻi grapples with a surge in wildfires threatening communities and ecosystems, bipartisan efforts are underway to introduce legislation to tackle prevention and preparedness.
