AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPGA Tour Update: The Sony Open in Hawaii is switching to PGA Tour Champions in 2027, becoming the “Sony Championship Hawaii” at Waialae (Jan. 14-16) with a $3 million purse and a continued charity tie to Sony’s $27M-plus support for local nonprofits. Local Politics: Hawaii’s Office of Elections set a special election for the vacant Senate District 18 seat (Pearl City area) after Sen. Michelle Kidani retired, with the vote on Nov. 3. University Watch: UH Mānoa welcomed new chancellor Vassilis Syrmos, who says his first focus is student success and plans campus-wide listening in his first 100 days. Public Safety & Courts: A 69-year-old man was charged in connection with two Makiki bank robberies. State Services: Hawaii raised juror pay from $30 to $50 per day for the first time since 1989. Business & Compliance: DCCA reminded businesses that third-quarter annual business reports are due by Sept. 30. Economy/Consumer: DOJ and 17 states announced a $3.3M settlement with major egg producers over alleged price-fixing, with Hawaii slated to receive eggs as part of the distribution.
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