AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoHawaiʻi Higher Ed & Sports: University of Hawaiʻi leaders and state lawmakers are trading accusations over a failed bill that would have funded student-athlete pay, with UH saying a senator misrepresented the university’s position and the senator calling UH leaders misleading. Local Environment & Public Health: Hawaiʻi Community College and UH Maui College launched a certificate program to train cesspool conversion specialists, spotlighting how the state’s aging wastewater system and the “cesspool ban” deadline still leave a major workforce gap. Pacific Security: U.S. and Chinese military officials met in Hawaiʻi to reduce the risk of miscalculation at sea, using the Military Maritime Consultive Agreement to improve communications. Disaster Readiness: With Kona low storms and flooding fresh in mind, Hawaiʻi’s push to address wastewater failures and protect waterways is getting renewed attention. National Politics With Local Ties: President Trump named Bill Pulte—former FHFA head and a Trump loyalist—to serve as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, the former Hawaii congresswoman.
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