AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMaui wildfire recovery: A judge limited attorneys’ fees in the $4B Maui settlement, meaning survivors are set to receive more than expected, a key win for families still seeking direct compensation. Local housing & enforcement: Honolulu still hasn’t moved to court in a long-running illegal short-term rental foreclosure case, with nearly $3M in fines reportedly uncollected a year after council approval. State policy & consumer protection: Gov. Josh Green is weighing a bill that would ban cash purchases of crypto at kiosks, after supporters cite scam losses and opponents warn it could hurt low-income residents and small businesses. Health care payments: HMSA extended the primary care payment model transition by six months, keeping physicians under current arrangements until Jan. 1, 2027. Food business growth: The Ulupono Fund launched grants for Hawaii food entrepreneurs to cover costly food-safety validation for retail expansion. Economic development: East-West Center named Jaimee Neel deputy director for its Pacific Islands Development Program, strengthening regional partnerships. Tourism & dining: Hawaiian Bros Island Grill plans eight new locations in the Louisville area, signaling continued growth beyond Hawaii. Weather & travel: Trade winds ease midweek, but a south-southwest swell is expected to bring rougher surf late weekend into early next week.
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