Military & Maritime Readiness: USS Theodore Roosevelt will lead 2026 Rim of the Pacific exercises, with the supercarrier and thousands of sailors, aircraft, and ships operating around Hawaiʻi and San Diego (June 24–July 31). State Labor Policy: Hawaiʻi expands its family leave law starting July 1, letting eligible workers take up to four weeks of unpaid leave for military-related exigencies affecting close relatives, with job protections for covered employers. Energy & Costs: AAA reports gas prices are slowly cooling nationally, while Hawaiʻi-specific updates show premium and diesel prices easing in recent weeks. Food & Local Industry: DBEDT’s 4th annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference (June 23) targets turning local food ideas into market-ready products, connecting farmers, manufacturers, and supply-chain partners. Consumer Protection & Crypto: Gov. Green is weighing whether to veto a bill that would ban cash purchases of cryptocurrency at kiosks, citing scam risk and arguing over impacts on low-income residents and small businesses. Housing Enforcement: Honolulu still has nearly $3M in uncollected illegal short-term rental fines a year after council-approved foreclosure, keeping pressure on city enforcement. Environment & Land: Central Oʻahu Regional Park restoration is nearing completion after soil testing cleared health standards, with reopening expected once grass establishes. Leadership Transition: Gov. Green announced DLNR leadership changes: Dawn Chang retires July 1; Ryan Kanakaʻole becomes chair/director, with David Day as first deputy. Legal/Workforce: A federal judge struck down Trump’s proposed $100,000 H-1B fee as an unlawful tax, a potential relief for U.S. employers relying on skilled foreign workers.