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Hawaii's Green Fee, Utah's Alcohol Crackdown, Georgia's Patriotic Plates

12/30/2025

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Hawaii will implement a "Green Fee," a 0.75% increase in the tourist lodging tax starting January 1, 2026, aimed at funding climate change initiatives and expected to generate nearly $100 million annually.
Utah will enforce stricter alcohol laws, mandating ID checks for all customers and issuing red-striped licenses for individuals convicted of extreme DUI.
Georgia will introduce a new "America First" license plate for $90, allowing drivers to show support for President Trump, alongside other states launching patriotic plates for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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Hawaii will implement a "Green Fee," a 0.75% increase in the tourist lodging tax starting January 1, 2026, aimed at funding climate change initiatives and expected to generate nearly $100 million annually.
Utah will enforce stricter alcohol laws, mandating ID checks for all customers and issuing red-striped licenses for individuals convicted of extreme DUI.
Georgia will introduce a new "America First" license plate for $90, allowing drivers to show support for President Trump, alongside other states launching patriotic plates for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.