AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHawaiʻi Politics: The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court rejected Sen. Kurt Fevella’s bid to overturn a GOP state Senate tie, ending hopes for a rematch and keeping the Aug. 8 tiebreak outcome in place. Workers’ Rights & Safety: HEMIC will return $5 million in dividends to qualifying Hawaiʻi policyholders this year, continuing its long-running safety-and-savings approach. Community & Hate Crime Data: New state AG stats show 75% of Hawaiʻi’s religion-based hate crimes in 2025 targeted Jews, despite Jews making up under 1% of the population. Local Food & Culture: Hu Guaiya Minipancakes is going brick-and-mortar at CHamoru Village, bringing Guam-style sweets and malasadas to Oʻahu. Environment & Policy: U.S. Reps. Ed Case and James Moylan announced full House passage of their invasive species bill, citing threats to Hawaiʻi’s native ecosystems. Hawaiʻi Events: Aloha Festivals’ 80th anniversary continues with the free 72nd Annual Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa on Sept. 19, packed with food, culture, and live music. ʻĀina & Conservation: DLNR’s Legacy Land Conservation Program is taking applications for FY2027 land acquisition grants to protect ʻāina with cultural, historic, and environmental value.
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