AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFederal Policy Watch: The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act (308-117) to end twice-yearly clock changes and keep daylight saving time year-round, but the Senate’s next move is still unclear. Local Politics: Former Maui County mayors Linda Lingle, Alan Arakawa and Charmaine Tavares are backing Richard Bissen for re-election, framing it as continuity through Maui Nui’s recovery. Language Access: Sens. Mazie Hirono and Andy Kim introduced the Language Access for All Act to restore federal requirements that agencies provide meaningful access for people with limited English proficiency, after Trump revoked a long-running policy. Consumer/Finance: Alabama AG Steve Marshall announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block/Cash App over alleged failures to help users when things go wrong. Hawaii Business: Honolulu Cookie Company is expanding its Square-powered retail footprint across 14 locations, including a new flagship store opening this month. Public Safety/Health: A Hawaii family says a pet cat was trapped and illegally dumped, leading police to forward an animal desertion case to prosecutors.
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