AGP Executive Report

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Affordable Housing Tax Shift: Hawaii signed a bill taking away counties’ authority to grant GE tax exemptions for affordable housing and moving it to the state. Food Safety & Compliance: DOH authorized the reopening of Black Rock Pizza in Kailua-Kona after follow-up inspections confirmed required pest control, sealing, and sanitation steps were completed. Housing & Fairness: A watchdog group alleges Greystar violated fair housing rules by refusing Section 8 vouchers, including claims that it happened in Hawaii. Local Relief Logistics: Honolulu-based Aloha Pono Lions and Prime Roast Cafe are raising funds and collecting meals for Marianas residents after Super Typhoon Bavi. Coastal Cleanup Data: Surfrider’s 2025 report highlights major Hawaii beach debris removals, with plastic and post-storm trash still dominating volunteer efforts. Industry Watch—Aquaculture Oversight: An EPA engineer tied to a Hawaiian marine aquaculture firm’s offshore fish farm microplastics monitoring dispute was fired after objections to removing the requirement. Business Climate: CNBC’s America’s Top States for Business ranking put Hawaii last overall, citing infrastructure and cost-of-doing-business pressures. Aviation & Connectivity: Frontier Airlines plans Starlink high-speed Wi‑Fi on flights starting early 2027, signaling more in-air connectivity competition. Policy Noise: The U.S. House is set to vote on making daylight saving time permanent, with Hawaii already exempt.

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