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  • Editorial: Push visitor impact fee for Hawaiiʻs environment

    Star Advertiser December 2024

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  • Gov. Josh Green plans new push on tourism fee, housing

    Star Advertiser December 2024

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  • We're Urging Policy Leaders to Take Action on Climate Resilience

    Civil Beat Community Voice

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  • It Looked Bad In The Beginning, But Maui Did Not Suck Up All The Money In The State Budget

    Honolulu Civil Beat | April 2024

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  • Fireproofing Our Isle Must Be a Priority

    Star Advertiser January 2024

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  • How ‘Green Fees’ Might Offset The Hidden Costs Of Tourism In Hawaii

    Honolulu Civil Beat

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  • An Intimate Look at the Magic of Hawaii — And How We Can Preserve It

    Katie Couric Media

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  • Invest In Our Aina To Secure Hawaii’s Future

    Honolulu Civil Beat

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  • Hawaii Considers a New Fee for Vacationers

    Wall Street Journal

    Hawaii Considers a New Fee for Vacationers

  • Statewide survey shows strong public support for protecting natural resources

    Maui News

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  • Green Fee Needed, Beware Pitfalls

    Star Advertiser

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  • Future depends on land stewardship

    Star Advertiser

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  • The Senate Just Killed Green’s Plan For A Climate Fee For Visitors

    Civil Beat

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The potential impact of a visitor green fee for Hawai’i is a win-win. What excited you the most about the potential passage of it?
Mahalo for your patience as we worked to share what ultimately happened to SB304, the visitor impact fee bill. You can access the full newsletter and a recent press round up at the link in our bio. As we debrief, strategize, and coordinate for the
Todays @staradvertiser editorial piece discusses the green fee, after polling their readers this week on support. “Sure, the visitor fee will certainly be revived next session. It has wide support — in fact, a January survey found that
We wouldn’t have made it this far without all of you. #hawaiigreenfee
“There obviously was not (the) political will, which is unfortunate and disappointing considering the overwhelming support that has been so clear throughout the session from residents and visitors,” said Carissa Cabrera, project manager w
It’s time to turn words into actions, not study it further. Our resources can’t wait. “The visitor impact fee bill, Senate Bill 304, is being considered by a legislative conference committee today. Unfortunately, an eleventh-hour