AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy & Climate Policy: Hawaiian Electric is seeking proposals to expand renewables and energy storage across O’ahu, Hawai’i Island and Maui as it works to cut costs and reduce oil use, aiming to accelerate the state’s 100% renewable goal by 2045. Clean Fuels: Hawai’i signed a clean fuel law that sets a path to cut transportation pollution 50% below 2019 levels by 2045, using a credit-and-deficit system run through the Department of Transportation. Local Health & Community: Nearly 200 people gathered at the UH Cancer Center for “Healing Through Art,” using music, visual arts, lei-making and meditation to support cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. Elections & Governance: The Legislature passed seven election bills in 2026, including a ban on corporate political activity, plus changes to automatic voter registration. Housing: Rep. Ed Case introduced a Transit-Oriented Development Act to boost affordable housing tax incentives in higher-density areas near transit, including potential impacts for Maui. Public Safety: Police say Tulsi Gabbard’s brother, Batarti (Bhakti) Gabbard, was arrested after allegedly trying to lure children to a Waikīkī hotel room with gum and money; his family says he’s in psychiatric care. Business & Regulation: Sen. Mazie Hirono and Sen. Ed Markey pushed back on SBA’s proposed overhaul of 8(a) eligibility determinations.
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