AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHawaiian Homes Fight: Gov. Josh Green vowed the state will “vigorously defend” the Hawaiian Homes program after a federal lawsuit challenges the 50% Hawaiian blood-quantum eligibility rule, arguing it violates equal protection and due process. Local Budget Clash: Honolulu City Council approved a $5 billion budget but cut $1.4 million from the Office of Economic Revitalization, triggering Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s threat to veto; council says it’s “right sizing,” while critics argue the office’s role in coordinating growth and federal aid is being undermined. Ancestral Remains Delayed: On Hawaiʻi Island, an iwi kūpuna burial council meeting was canceled again due to lack of quorum, stalling approval of a burial treatment plan needed to permanently protect remains found in Hawaiian Paradise Park. Courts—HPD Sex Assault Case: An HPD officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman he pulled over in Waikiki asked a court to dismiss charges, arguing the alleged conduct happened after the traffic stop ended. Disaster Recovery: FEMA opened in-person recovery centers for residents hit by the Kona low, with a June 14 deadline to apply for individual assistance. Housing Permitting Push: Lawmakers advanced bills aimed at speeding up permitting for housing, including addressing permitting staff shortages and streamlining reviews.
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