AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElections Prep: Hawaii election officials tested vote-counting equipment ahead of the Aug. 8 primary, using marked test ballots and observers from political parties and the public; ballots are already in the mail and must be received by 7 p.m. Aug. 8. Mental Health & Public Safety: Tulsi Gabbard’s family says her brother, Batarti Gabbard, is in psychiatric treatment after Honolulu police charged him with allegedly trying to lure children to his Waikīkī hotel room with “gum and money.” Courts & Rights: A Hawaii Supreme Court justice blasted the U.S. Supreme Court in a ruling ordering a new trial in a Maui case, arguing Hawaii’s constitution should “hold the line” rather than follow federal conservatives. Energy & Climate Policy: Gov. Josh Green signed Hawaii’s clean fuel standard, aiming to cut transportation emissions and boost biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel. Environment & Science: UH Mānoa researchers found chemical “signatures” in Maui coral tissue tied to human activity, adding detail to how runoff affects reefs. Local Politics (Maui): Civil Beat published candidate Q&As for Maui County Council races, including Wailuku-Waiheʻe-Waikapū and Kahului districts. Business & Community: Bank of Hawai‘i was named by Newsweek as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2026.” Native Hawaiian Events: The 25th annual Native Hawaiian Convention runs July 20–22 at the Blaisdell Center, followed by the Keiki Hula competition and festival.
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