AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoInvasive Species: Rep. Ed Case says a U.S. House Natural Resources Committee panel unanimously advanced his bill to fund federal invasive-species strike teams, including $10 million a year from FY2027 through 2033, after Oʻahu research on how invasive plants and animals are harming native ecosystems. Hawaiʻi Elections: Hawaii voters head to a closely watched state primary with the lieutenant governor race dominating coverage after Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke pleaded not guilty to bribery charges tied to her 2022 campaign; five Democrats and four Republicans are seeking her party’s nomination. Maui Housing Zoning: A Maui County Council panel recessed without voting on measures that would move thousands of apartment-zoned units toward hotel zoning, after hours of testimony and concerns tied to Bill 9 implementation. Marine Economy: Hawaii enacted S.B. 2907 to create an Office of Marine Affairs and a governing board to coordinate marine policy, support recreational boating, and back marine tourism and infrastructure planning. Civic Engagement: Two Big Island students launched “Kuleana ʻŌiwi: Democracy is Indigenous” to boost Native Hawaiian voter turnout ahead of the Aug. 8 primary. Transportation: Southwest announced its first regularly scheduled nonstop service between Hilo and Las Vegas, starting with three weekly flights.
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