AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHomelessness Response: Honolulu blessed its new Department of Community Services headquarters and unveiled the Kōkua Command Center, a coordination hub meant to improve information-sharing and triage for people experiencing homelessness. Health Care Policy: HMSA extended the primary care payment model transition by six months, keeping doctors on the current setup until Jan. 1, 2027, while the insurer and Gov. Josh Green work through impacts on practices. Maui Wildfire Recovery: A court ruling limits attorney fees in Maui wildfire settlement claims, aiming to push more money to survivors and families; Maui County also approved a $1.6B FY2027 budget with disaster recovery and affordable housing priorities. Food Economy: The Ulupono Fund launched a grant program to help Hawaii food entrepreneurs cover costly food-safety validation testing, with support for about a dozen businesses. State Land & Water: Gov. Green announced DLNR leadership changes, with Ryan Kanakaʻole set to take over as chairperson and director and David Day as first deputy. Consumer Protection: A crypto kiosk bill (HB 1642) heads to the governor, proposing a ban on using cash to buy cryptocurrency at kiosks while still allowing cash-out. Public Safety & Infrastructure: DOT is moving forward with emergency safety work on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, including an open-graded friction course to improve traction after fatal collisions.
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