AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHawaiʻi & Culture: Hokulea’s 50th anniversary of her maiden voyage to Tahiti was celebrated at Iolani Palace with hula, music, and panel talks on how the canoe’s legacy keeps moving forward. Community & Education: Kauaʻi educator U’ilani Gutierrez’s family says she was pushed out of the classroom after 33 years teaching Hawaiian studies, raising questions about how the state’s Kupuna Program treats long-time kumu. Policy & Privacy: Hawaiʻi’s Office of Consumer Protection joined a coalition of AGs opposing the federal SECURE Data Act, warning it could cap Hawaiʻi’s ability to strengthen privacy protections. Asian American Safety: The U.S. Senate passed a bill to speed hate-crime reviews and support local law enforcement targeting violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, with Mazie Hirono leading. Local Lifestyle: ShortCourt Red Ball Tennis is gaining traction in Hawaiʻi as a more social, beginner-friendly way to learn and connect through USTA Hawaii Pacific. Travel & Business: ASTA reopened its Hotel Watch List for two weeks, flagging properties tied to delayed or unpaid commission payments. Immigration & Hawaii Real Estate: A Chinese millionaire facing deportation says he fears retaliation for supporting democracy, while officials allege smuggling and communist ties.
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