AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBusiness Climate: A new BOSS Survey finds 57% of Hawaii business leaders say the state is a worse place to run a company than five years ago, with CNBC’s earlier “dead last” ranking still echoing. Local Transportation: Honolulu City Council approved a bill exempting HART from a city eminent-domain notice rule, with the measure headed to the mayor and tied to ongoing court fights. Kauai Storm Recovery: FEMA okayed nearly $7.6M for Hawaii disaster recovery and hazard mitigation, while KIUC says some North Shore areas could see power restored Wednesday, with remote spots possibly taking 1–2 more weeks. Public Safety & Health: Hawaii’s Supreme Court fight over mail voting restrictions continues after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Trump’s bid to block mail ballots; separately, states including Hawaii sued over a “public charge” green card rule. Community & Culture: Korokoro Cafe opened in Hilo with a fast sellout, and the Kauai Humane Society is still seeking foster homes and adoptions after Hurricane Lowell. Sports: Jamih Otis earned Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week after Hawaii’s 29-19 win over New Mexico State; volleyball top-10 polls reshuffled as ‘Iolani stayed No. 1.
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