AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHawaiʻi Medicaid Crackdown: The Trump administration says Hawaiʻi’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit lost federal certification after failing to secure criminal indictments or convictions from 2022-2025, putting about $3 million in annual funding at risk. Local Politics & Housing: Honolulu’s budget fight is heating up, with the City Council adopting a nearly $5B package while the mayor threatens a veto and lawmakers debate farm storm relief funding. Business Growth: L&L Hawaiian Barbecue opened its 10th Texas location at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, signaling continued demand for Hawaii-style plate lunch beyond the islands. Food & Community: Maui chef Lee Anne Wong won $100,000 on Food Network’s “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing,” while Yick Lung—Hawaiʻi’s Choice highlights how a family snack business is modernizing products for new generations. Public Safety: A judge restricts radioactive waste at a Republic landfill in Michigan, while Hawaiʻi’s hurricane season outlook remains a reminder to prepare.
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