AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoU.S. Supreme Court Gun Ruling: SCOTUS struck down Hawaiʻi’s “default rule” requiring licensed concealed-carry holders to get explicit permission before carrying on private property open to the public, with lawmakers and gun-rights groups already weighing in. Local Government: Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi vetoed parts of the city budget to restore funding to the Office of Economic Revitalization, setting up a potential City Council override after the Council cut staff and dollars over an audit. Economy & Jobs: Hawaiʻi’s unemployment rate ticked up to 2.5% in May, with nonfarm jobs up slightly and leisure/hospitality leading gains. Land & Housing: The CHamoru Land Trust Commission approved two previously voided leases, reviving disputes tied to how applicant rights were transferred. Public Safety: Maui Fire Department warned residents about scam calls asking for money or personal info in the name of the fire department. Disaster & Science: A 3.1 quake hit Hawaiʻi Island, and the state also marked the latest Pacific Climate Summit push for regional resilience. Business: Royal Kona Coffee Center closed its visitor center and laid off staff after earthquake damage.
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