AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCorruption Crackdown in Hawaii: Gov. Josh Green signed a bill extending the statute of limitations for bribery prosecutions, giving prosecutors more time to pursue complex public corruption cases. Native Hawaiian Land Role: A landmark measure signed by Green expands Native Hawaiians’ role in public lands management, aiming to strengthen stewardship and decision-making. Tobacco & Vaping Rules: New Hawaii laws ban disposable e-cigarettes starting Jan. 1 and require vape and e-liquid manufacturers to be authorized by the FDA, with a public directory of approved products. Community Co-Management: Green also signed a law creating a pathway for long-term co-management agreements between the state and qualified community nonprofits, including up to 65 years for stewardship of public trust resources. Invasive Species Alert: The coconut rhinoceros beetle was detected again at Hilo International Airport, the second Hilo finding, prompting continued monitoring. Local Housing & Tourism Rules: Hawaii County planning panels deferred action on a bill reshaping short-term vacation rental rules and another proposal targeting new paid parking lots. Military & Pacific Deterrence: U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bombers conducted hot-pit refueling at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, signaling faster bomber regeneration across the Indo-Pacific.
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