AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFEMA/DHS Funding Fight: A coalition of 24 states, including Hawaii, sued the Trump administration over disaster and homeland security grants that require states to adopt election and immigration policies and let DHS cut off funds on vague terms. Truck Bed Safety: Hawaii raised the minimum age to ride in pickup truck beds from 12 to 16, aiming to curb injuries as roads get faster. Local Elections Mail Confusion: A Kailua Post Office sign telling voters to hand-deliver ballots to a clerk was removed after complaints, with USPS saying it doesn’t reflect postal policy. School Planning Overhaul: Gov. Josh Green signed a law creating an independent commission to recommend public school realignments and closures. Energy/Environment: Hawaii and environmental groups challenged the EPA’s partial rejection of the state’s regional haze plan, arguing Hawaiian Electric is backing away from pollution-reduction commitments. Hawaii Business: First Hawaiian reported strong Q2 results and declared a dividend; Bayer filed WARN notices for about 76 layoffs tied to seed operation consolidations. Maui Culture & Economy: The inaugural Wailuku Film Festival drew thousands, 100+ films, and major media reach, positioning Maui as a global indie cinema hub.
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