AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHonolulu Charter & Taxes: The Honolulu Charter Commission is pushing 20 proposals to the November ballot, with six tied to “special funds” that divert property-tax earmarks outside the usual budgeting process—now including a proposed Food Security Fund. Air Travel Costs: American Airlines is ending complimentary economy-to-business upgrades on some long routes starting Aug. 25, with upgrades shifting to Premium Economy eligibility. Housing Pressure: New data shows Hawaii has the highest share of million-dollar owner-occupied homes (about 40%), underscoring how fast appreciation has reshaped the local market. Maui Wildfire Recovery: Three years after Lahaina, survivors still face major hurdles, including affordable housing shortages and lingering health impacts. Public Health: A drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris, is spreading—Indiana reported dozens of confirmed cases, adding pressure on hospital infection control. Defense Tech: The U.S. Navy tested AI-powered sonar for submarine hunting during RIMPAC near Hawaii, using rapid model updates to boost anti-submarine warfare.
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