AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHurricane Nolo Response: Hawaii braced for Nolo’s heavy rain and wind as the storm hovered south of the Big Island, with hurricane watch and flood alerts in place; officials opened shelters and Hawaiian Electric said it was monitoring for outages. Storm Ripple Effects: Kauai continued Hurricane Lowell recovery while preparing for Nolo impacts, and food banks urged residents to stock up. Local Government & Accountability: A Hawaii County Board of Education member resigned, citing a lack of transparency and oversight by board leadership. Transit Budget Watch: HART previewed a tentative $651.8M FY2028 budget, with major cuts to capital spending and ongoing staffing gaps. Economy Under Pressure: UHERO forecast slower growth for Hawai‘i amid high fuel costs and storms, with Maui a relative bright spot as tourism recovery continues. HI-5 Recycling Funding: The state’s HI-5 bottle program fund topped $105M as redemption rates declined, with lawmakers hearing concerns about limited redemption center access. Disaster Aftermath for Local Food: Kauai Shrimp said it will permanently close its Kekaha farm after Hurricane Lowell damage.
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