Hawaii lawmakers raise the state's hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change
Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change-fueled natural disasters.
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