AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPearl Harbor Ethics Firestorm: New reporting says FBI Director Kash Patel took a “VIP snorkel” near the USS Arizona memorial—an off-limits area by memorial rules—sparking fresh ethics scrutiny and renewed questions about whether the trip followed restrictions. Campaign Money Crackdown: Gov. Josh Green signed a Hawaii law (SB 2471) aimed at limiting corporate and “dark money” political spending, setting up a July 1, 2027 start and a direct challenge to the post–Citizens United political money model. Kīlauea Update: HVO says Kīlauea’s summit fountaining is picking up again—nearly weekly—because recent episodes have been lower-volume, letting the magma system recover faster. Solar Fight: The Hawaii Solar Energy Association is pushing lawmakers to revisit a bill that would retroactively tighten rooftop solar tax credits for 2026. Housing Cost Squeeze: UHERO reports condo prices are slipping while carrying costs keep climbing, with HOA fees and insurance repricing driving affordability down. Medical Debt Relief: A bill would erase about $91M in unpaid medical bills for Hawaii families if signed.
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