AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety: Hawaiʻi DOH warned residents about a Nara Organics powdered infant formula recall due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination, including two UPCs sold at Target in Hawaiʻi. Privacy & Consumer Protection: Hawaiʻi Office of Consumer Protection joined a coalition opposing the federal SECURE Data Act, saying it could cap state privacy protections. Local Utilities: Honolulu’s sewer fees change July 1—lower base rates but higher usage charges—aimed at rewarding water conservation, with help via the CARES program. Energy Costs: Hawaiian Airlines CEO said jet fuel prices are a major cost driver, with higher fares only partially offsetting the increase. Public Health/Tech: A Hawaiʻi ID scanning problem at airports highlighted how digital ID systems can fail even when credentials are valid. Environment & Agriculture: Maui invasive species teams confirmed dead coconut rhinoceros beetles in Waikapū and continued coordinated response. Disaster Support: SBA opened a Maui Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Kihei for storm and flooding impacts.
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