AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHawaii Politics: Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ed Case fended off progressive challenger Jarrett Keohokalole in Hawaii’s 1st District Democratic primary, winning about 57% to 34%, setting up a November matchup against Republican Adriel Lam. In the 2nd District, Rep. Jill Tokuda cruised to renomination with about 84% of the vote, while Gov. Josh Green also advanced in the gubernatorial primary. Nonprofit Finance: New IRS Form 990 rankings spotlight which Hawaii-area nonprofits pulled in the most revenue in 2024, including Hui Hoolana (Kualapuu), Lanai Cultural & Heritage Center (Lanai City), Halau Ke’Alaokamaile (Haliimaile), and Kihei Canoe Club (Kihei). Local Business & Travel: A Hawaii food entrepreneur is bringing Singapore street-food favorites to the islands through Shioketh, while airline lounge access is getting more complicated as airlines and credit-card perks reshape who gets in. Policy & Cost of Living: A Bloomberg op-ed argues the Jones Act functions like a tax that raises shipping costs for places like Honolulu, using a study estimate of $1,800 a year for Hawaiian families.
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