AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth Care Shake-Up: HMSA is switching from value-based payments back to fee-for-service July 1, and doctors warn the 60-day change could destabilize primary care and reduce access. Disaster Relief (Kona Low): FEMA approved more than $2.1M in grants for Hawaii County Kona-low damage, with applications due June 14; multilingual help is available via ready.hawaii.gov and revitalizeoahu.org. Local Economy & Policy: Honolulu City Council advanced a plan to let the city acquire and restore the long-derelict Queen Theater in Kaimuki, potentially using eminent domain and earmarking up to $4M. Energy & Solar: A new law cuts Hawaii’s Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit retroactively, putting hundreds of solar projects and many homeowners in limbo. Aviation & Tourism: Hawaiian Airlines will end free meals on most flights and move to a paid pre-order menu starting July 1, featuring Maui chef Sheldon Simeon. Public Safety: Police charged a 36-year-old man in the Puna killings of three men, after a multi-day manhunt. Defense Tech: The Army is pushing a new command-and-control communications system, with Hawaii’s 25th Infantry Division working with Lockheed Martin. Community & Business Events: Hawaiʻi Outdoors Expo returns June 6-7 at Blaisdell, spotlighting gear, activities, and a Bully Mash Dog Show.
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