AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHawai‘i Safety & Mobility: Hawaii raised the truck bed-riding minimum age from 12 to 16, with exemptions for agriculture, emergencies, and certain work situations—another push to curb a long-running local practice. Clean Energy Funding: The Trump administration admitted in court filings it canceled $7.6B in clean energy grants based solely on the political identity of recipient states, reigniting fights over “weaponized” federal aid. Biosecurity at the Port: Honolulu-area inspectors found a live opossum inside a cargo container, trapped it overnight, and euthanized it—highlighting how stowaways can threaten island ecosystems and workers. Agriculture & Jobs: Bayer filed a WARN notice tied to farm operation consolidations in Maui and O‘ahu, while Connecticut’s $53M disaster relief rollout for farmers shows how long recovery programs can take to reach producers. Surf Industry & Ocean Protection: SIMA honored San Clemente shaper Matt “Mayhem” Biolos as Waterperson of the Year, spotlighting surfboard manufacturing and environmental fundraising. Local Economy/Research: UH Mānoa Shidler announced a $500K endowed finance professorship to boost Asia-Pacific financial markets research.
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