AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S. Supreme Court & Guns: The court struck down Hawaiʻi’s law requiring permission to carry guns onto private property like stores and hotels, a 6-3 ruling that gun-rights groups hailed and that could force businesses to rethink signage and policies. Hawaiʻi Politics: The Hawaiʻi attorney general said the state will review the decision but expects current law to be followed in the meantime. State Budget: Gov. Josh Green signed Hawaiʻi’s $21 billion budget, keeping tax breaks for most residents while funding climate fees and restoring key health and SNAP support. Native Hawaiian Media: OHA revived plans to explore buying Honolulu TV stations KITV and KIKU, approving up to $172,500 for due diligence after a board vote shift. Volcano Watch: USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory marked the retirement of volcanologist Bruce Houghton and reflected on his impact on understanding explosive eruptions and hazards. Local Economy/Travel: Hawaiʻi’s electric aircraft trials are set to begin, with BETA and Surf Air Mobility launching flights as RIMPAC activity ramps up. Public Safety/Health: NOAA reported a Hawaiian monk seal death in Nanakuli tied to parasite infection.
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