AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDaylight Saving Time: The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act (308-117) to end twice-yearly clock changes and make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, sending it to the Senate; Hawaii and Arizona would stay on year-round standard time. Health Care Access: Gov. Josh Green signed three new laws expanding fertility preservation coverage, adding help for colorectal cancer screenings, and creating a framework to forgive up to $91 million in medical debt for eligible residents. Local Housing Market: Maui home sales rose in June, with single-family sales up 16.4% and condo sales up 51.7% as prices and days-on-market shifted across categories. Workforce Pipeline: Hawaii launched state-funded paid high school internships in agriculture and aviation, pairing students with employers like Aloun Farms and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Data Privacy Fallout: 23andMe reached a multistate $18 million settlement after its 2023 breach, with payouts tied to claims filed by attorneys general. Community Planning: Honolulu’s charter amendment proposals are nearing finalization, including a potential Oʻahu food security fund backed by property-tax revenue.
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