#Committee on Agriculture and Environment

Federal policy changes, funding cuts set for discussion during Senate panels’ briefing

The Hawaiʻi State Senate committees on Judiciary and Agriculture and Environment will hold an informational briefing next week to assess the impact of recent federal policy changes, tariffs, and funding cuts on Hawaiʻi’s agriculture industry and food production, a topic of critical concern for food security in Maui County following the August 2023 wildfires.

Bill to double ‘HI5’ beverage container fee gains traction in State Legislature

On Monday, the state Committee on Agriculture and Environment recommended passing a measure to increase Hawaiʻi’s beverage container fee from 5 cents to 10 cents.