AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDisaster Recovery: President Trump approved federal disaster declarations for Hawaiʻi, unlocking FEMA cost-sharing for storm damage in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties after Hurricanes Lala and Lowell. Homelessness Oversight: A state audit found at least $13.7 million in unauthorized or questionable spending on Gov. Josh Green’s kauhale housing initiative, citing weak oversight by the state and its nonprofit contractor. Economic Outlook: UHERO’s latest forecast warns Hawaiʻi’s economy is stagnating, with job losses expected this year amid high energy costs, affordability pressures and storm impacts. Congressional Race: U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda and state Sen. Brenton Awa clashed over foreign aid, disaster spending and immigration enforcement; Awa said he would serve only one term if elected to represent Hawaiʻi’s 2nd District. Clean Energy: Hawaiian Electric is asking regulators to approve a 20-megawatt Maui solar project with battery storage, which could supply power equivalent to nearly 10,000 homes.
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