AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAffordable Housing Push: Honolulu City Council advanced Bill 18 to speed up affordable rental construction by easing development standards, voting 6-2 despite concerns from housing advocates. Tax Change: Gov. Josh Green signed a “millionaire tax” update that raises Hawaii’s top income tax rate to 13% starting in 2027 for higher earners. Cesspool Funding: The state created a Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund to help homeowners upgrade or convert aging cesspools. Homelessness Update: DLNR says the Pu‘uhonoua o Wai‘anae encampment has shrunk to about 30 people awaiting permanent homes, with trespassing notices issued to others. Environment & Water: Hawaii’s five largest airports hit a carbon reduction benchmark, and letters urged faster wastewater treatment action. Local Economy & Travel: A new “Play Hawaii Golf” alliance formed after the PGA Tour’s Hawaii exit to keep golf tourism strong. Business/Finance: First Hawaiian agreed to acquire TriCo Bancshares in an all-stock deal. Community & Culture: DHHL awarded 200 East Hawaii residential lots to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries in Hilo.
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