AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHemp enforcement ramps up: Hawaii’s Department of Health and the Attorney General will start enforcing hemp retailer and distributor registration statewide on July 1, ending the grace period and requiring in-state and out-of-state sellers to register and meet THC limits. Maui wildfire recovery research: UH Mānoa received a $2.2 million NIH grant for a three-year study on long-term health impacts of the 2023 Maui wildfires, including surveys of 1,200 Maui adults. Maui transit changes: Maui Bus will make fixed-route service free for students of any age and county employees starting July 1, and is adding new stops in Kahului, Haliimaile, Napili and Kihei. Oʻahu transit fares rise: Honolulu’s TheBus/Skyline/Handi-Van fares increase July 1, with adult monthly passes up to $90 and the biggest jump hitting the 7-day pass. Wildfire liability rulemaking: The Public Utilities Commission is seeking input on a wildfire liability cap framework for electric utilities, with preliminary public input due June 30. Local politics & labor: IBEW Local 1260 endorsed Sne Patel for Hawaii House District 14. Community needs: Hale Kau Kau reported a record May—3,475 meals delivered—and is seeking more volunteers; Pukalani Terrace Center will host its fifth annual back-to-school drive July 18.
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