AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDisaster Recovery: FEMA approved nearly $7.6M for Hawaii disaster recovery and hazard mitigation, including emergency power for REHAB Hospital and statewide transportation vulnerability work. Kauaʻi Power: KIUC says power is back for most of Kauaʻi, but remote areas could take 1–2 more weeks. Lanai Governance: A letter argues the state must fix Lanai’s harbor problems, not private citizen Larry Ellison. Public Safety & Courts: Honolulu City Council exempted HART from a condemnation notice rule, while a felon in Chinatown faces federal charges after alleged ghost gun, fentanyl and cocaine were found. Mauna Kea Transition: An editorial urges broader public engagement as UH aligns its master plan with Mauna Kea policy and considers reusing decommissioned telescope sites. Immigration & Voting: The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Trump mail-voting restrictions; separate lawsuits target the administration’s “public charge” green-card rule. Housing Costs: Construction industry groups push a constitutional amendment using RISE bonds to reduce upfront infrastructure costs for housing. Education Staffing: HIDOE reports rising emergency hires and ongoing shortages, including in Hawaiian language immersion programs.
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