AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDefense Innovation: Minnesota’s Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub has a new managing director, Matt Hickey, aiming to connect local tech firms with the federal defense ecosystem. Antitrust & Food Prices: The DOJ and 17 states reached an egg price-fixing settlement, ordering major producers to pay $3.3 million and donate 53 million eggs, including Hawaii. Healthcare Oversight: Medicare fined a one-star South Hills Rehabilitation Center after a wheelchair resident went missing and later died; the facility has racked up repeated citations tied to health violations. Nonprofit Finance: Catholic Charities Hawai‘i named Cassandra Rayne Gross vice president of finance, bringing 15 years of higher-ed controller experience to statewide operations. Federal Coastal Funding: Hawai‘i’s congressional delegation secured $2.4 million to extend the U.S. Sea Grant program through 2026, supporting coastal health research and outreach. Local Politics: Kaua‘i and Maui election Q&As spotlight candidates focused on affordability, housing, and local economic resilience. Consumer Finance: A 46-state coalition won a $45 million settlement against Block over Cash App fraud protections, a reminder of how payment platforms are being scrutinized.
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