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New laws take effect in the New Year

A new list of laws take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. House Speaker Nadine K. Nakamura shared a list of laws that go into effect in the New Year.

Hokama’s Budget Proposal Cuts Real Property Tax Rates

Hokama says his proposal would decrease real property tax rates for most classifications to lessen the impact of higher valuations.

District Meetings Set for Community Input on 2015 Budget

The Budget and Finance Committee will hold evening meetings throughout the county in April to receive community input on the fiscal year 2015 budget.

County 2015 Budget Calls for $150.8M in Capital Improvements

Includes: $26.2 million for road resurfacing and improvements; $21.8 million for Water Supply improvements; and $27.3 million for Parks facility improvements.

Baisa Wants Cap on TAT Revenue Repealed

Currently Maui’s TAT revenue from hotel rooms is capped at $21.2 million, but distribution would increase by $16.4 million if the cap were removed, raising potential TAT revenues to $37.6 million.

VIDEO: Tavares Announces Mayoral Reelection Bid In 2010

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMmwM14L8Ao[/youtube] By Wendy Osher Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares last night announced her plans to seek re-election in 2010 during a campaign fundraiser at the Grand Wailea Resort in South Maui. “I’m optimistic about our future and I want to continue to build on the successes we created since taking office,” said Tavares.   “We created […]