AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLocal Governance & Anti-Corruption: Gov. Josh Green signed two landmark bills aimed at strengthening Hawaii’s governance and conservation, including extending Hawaii’s statute of limitations for bribery cases to nine years to better pursue corruption investigations. Environment & Community Stewardship: A new law (HB 2218) creates a long-term co-management pathway for DLNR to partner with qualified community nonprofits—potentially reshaping how Ha‘ena and other public trust lands are cared for. Oahu Nonprofits Funding: Aloha United Way is now taking applications for 2027-28 Safety Net Impact Funding for Oahu agencies, with grants up to $75,000 per year (applications due July 31). Big Island Invasive Threat: Coconut rhinoceros beetles were detected again at Hilo International Airport, marking the second detection there since last year. County Land-Use Battles: Hawaii County planning panels deferred action on a bill to ban new paid parking lots and will revisit a proposed overhaul of vacation rental rules.
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