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flag Hawaii hikes hotel tax and imposes new cruise ship tax to fund climate change projects.

flag Hawaii will raise its hotel tax by 0.75% and impose a new 11% tax on cruise ship bills, set to generate nearly $100 million annually for climate change initiatives. flag The funds will support projects like beach restoration and wildfire prevention. flag Governor Josh Green is expected to sign the bill into law. flag Other cities are also increasing lodging taxes to fund environmental and social initiatives.

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