Campaign Finance Crackdown: Hawaii’s Campaign Spending Commission has referred its complaint against Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke to the state Attorney General for possible criminal prosecution, citing major alleged discrepancies in 2021-22 reporting and mishandling of funds. Local Government & Jobs: Honolulu City Council voted to override Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s veto and downsize the Office of Economic Revitalization, cutting 15 of 21 staff and winding the agency down by Sept. 30 after an audit questioned performance. Consumer Protection: Hawaii AG Anne Lopez joined a coalition urging the FCC to tighten rules against illegal robocalls and scam texts, including tougher controls on companies that buy and resell legitimate phone numbers. Economic Development: Gov. Josh Green signed legislation giving Hawaii Community Development Authority new authority to drive Hilo’s Banyan Drive redevelopment, aiming to speed revitalization and jobs. Environment & Housing: Green also signed bills expanding conservation partnerships and creating a cesspool conversion revolving loan fund to help homeowners upgrade or convert systems. Public Safety: A California man, Dylan Tai Dang, was sentenced to more than seven years for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl in Hawaii, with DOJ citing laundering through shell corporations. Tourism & Community: A new comfort station opened at Haena State Park via a nonprofit partnership, and Lahaina Homecoming is set for July 17-19 to welcome home 103 former residents.