AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection Watch: Hawaiʻi’s General Election is two weeks away, and voters are already facing ballot confusion: a state House rematch in District 43 is open to all district voters, despite wording that suggests only Republicans can vote. Government Security: The state warns vendors about fake emails impersonating agencies and seeking $400 deposits or sensitive information. Costs and Jobs: Hawaiʻi’s September unemployment rate was 2.8%, with Maui at 3.1%; meanwhile, employers face double-digit health insurance rate hikes affecting about half a million residents. Honolulu Services: Police are reassigning 100 officers to patrol amid a $34 million budget shortfall. Infrastructure: An EPA loan of $109 million will support Honolulu’s seawater desalination plant. Air Travel: Alaska and Hawaiian plan year-round Seattle flights to Osaka and Tahiti in 2027, expanding the combined airline network.
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