AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHawaii Politics: A corruption scandal involving Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke is casting a long shadow over Saturday’s Hawaii primary, with nine candidates competing to replace her after she pleaded not guilty to bribery charges tied to her 2022 campaign. Maui Housing & Zoning: A Maui Council panel recessed without voting on hotel-district rezoning measures after hours of testimony, with opponents arguing the changes would lock in short-term rental priorities over long-term housing. Native Hawaiian Civic Engagement: Two Big Island college students launched “Kuleana ʻŌiwi: Democracy is Indigenous” to boost Native Hawaiian voter turnout for the Aug. 8 primary and beyond. Marine Economy: Hawaii signed S.B. 2907 to create an Office of Marine Affairs and a governing board aimed at coordinating marine policy, tourism, and recreational boating growth. OHA Leadership: The Office of Hawaiian Affairs opened a nationwide search for its next administrator/chief executive officer. Public Health: The Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz as CDC director, restoring a Senate-approved leader after nearly a year. Science: A new study maps how humpback whale song structure lines up with dive depth, using non-invasive tags on whales off Maui.
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