AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDaylight Saving Fight: President Trump says he’ll “work very hard” to make daylight saving time permanent after the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced the Sunshine Protection Act, ending the twice-yearly clock changes (states could opt out), though the House floor vote is still uncertain. Hawaii Budget Watch: Hawaii’s Council on Revenues slightly downgraded next-year general fund growth but improved the current-year outlook, as Gov. Josh Green signed a tax bill that tweaks rates without a major overall revenue hit. Coastal Health: A new Surfrider Foundation report flags chronic bacteria problems at Hawaii beaches—Punaluu, Moloaa Stream mouth, and Hakipuu Boat Ramp—citing cesspools as a key threat. Public Safety Prep: Kauai emergency officials urge residents to prepare for a likely above-normal Central Pacific hurricane season starting June 1. Local Leadership: Honolulu’s Police Commission selected David Lazar as the next police chief, setting up a new era for HPD.
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