AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPrimary Care Shake-Up: HMSA is switching from value-based fixed payments back to fee-for-service July 1, and doctors say the abrupt change could mean fewer choices and longer waits for patients. Disaster Relief: FEMA approved more than $2.1 million for Hawaii County residents hit by March Kona lows, with applications due June 14 and help available at local recovery centers. Solar Credit Backlash: Gov. Josh Green signed SB 3125 ending Hawaii’s Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit, a retroactive cut that could strand homeowners and businesses mid-project. Local Government Watch: Honolulu City Council advances plans to buy and restore the Queen Theater in Kaimuki, while the city rescinded an eviction notice for Koko Crater Stables. Public Safety & Justice: A Puna triple homicide investigation continues as families mourn three elderly victims; separate reporting highlights tougher penalties for dangerous dog owners after a family’s attack. State Politics & Ethics: The Honolulu Ethics Commission is criticized for dodging public scrutiny during its search for a new executive director.
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