AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoAmerica250 & July 4th Celebrations: Times Square’s ball will drop eight times this July 4 weekend to mark midnight in every U.S. time zone, starting in Guam and ending in American Samoa. Hawaiʻi Politics & Social Support: Gov. Josh Green announced Hawaiʻi will be the first state to ensure every eligible foster child has a funded, tax-advantaged savings account, backed by the Dell Foundation and Stable Road Foundation. Volcano Update: USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports Kīlauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu hit its 50th lava-fountaining episode, including a 1,030-foot fountain on June 27. Local Environment Compliance: Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture reminded West Hawaiʻi handlers of coconut rhinoceros beetle host materials that they must have a valid compliance agreement and complete required training. Health & Costs: A UH Cancer Center study says Hawaiʻi patients spent over $230M on out-of-state cancer care (2021–2023), highlighting the financial strain of specialized treatment access. Workforce Housing: Queen’s Health Systems plans its first employee housing—150 below-market units—for staff at a new Kailua-Kona hospital campus.
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