AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHawaiian Language: Akakū Maui Community Media has launched a beginner-friendly Hawaiian crossword with clues in English and a keyboard for ʻokina and kahakō. Congress: Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz says a ban on lawmakers trading stocks is among Democrats’ early priorities as they prepare to take control of Congress in January. Household Finances: Hawaii led the nation in rising household debt in the third quarter, with average debt per household increasing by $2,216 to $283,166. Kona Transit: Hawaii County approved $5 million in bond financing to buy land for a Kailua-Kona transit hub and park-and-ride, replacing a temporary site without shade, benches or lighting. Healthcare Workforce: Vacancies in non-physician healthcare jobs fell 20% statewide from 2024 to 2026, but the doctor shortage persists; Lānaʻi still has a 33% vacancy rate. Education: A $5.725 million state-funded health training lab is planned for Waiakea High School, with completion expected by summer 2027. Public Safety: Officials are monitoring possible power shutoffs on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island. State Government: Superintendent Keith Hayashi received a 7% raise, lifting his annual salary above $315,000.
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