
Court Halts Hawaii's New Climate Tax on Cruise Ships
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked Hawaii's plan to impose a new climate change tax on cruise ship passengers, putting the measure on hold.

Daniel Carter is a public affairs correspondent for TravModo, specializing in the intersection of government policy and the travel industry. He reports on legislative and regulatory changes that affect transportation, tourism, and federal agencies.
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A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked Hawaii's plan to impose a new climate change tax on cruise ship passengers, putting the measure on hold.

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