AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealthcare Workforce: Hawaii’s healthcare staffing gaps are hitting both patients and the next generation of clinicians, with 4,669 nonphysician vacancies reported statewide and only 72% of kids getting early intervention within the 30-day timeline. Health System Oversight: HMSA and Hawai‘i Pacific Health are proposing a One Health Hawai‘i nonprofit parent structure, raising big questions about vertical integration and how it could affect costs, referrals, and access. Recycling & Waste Tech: HI-5 bottle redemptions are down, but the fund has climbed to $105M as lawmakers push to fix declining recovery rates and redemption-center capacity. Space Science: Astronomers confirmed the youngest known exoplanet, Elias 2-24 b, still actively growing—using Keck, ALMA, and ESO data. AI & Government Modernization: Transform Hawai‘i Government is winding down, but the push to modernize state systems continues. Hurricane Nolo Watch: Nolo remains a major threat south of the Big Island with strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding risk through the weekend. SNAP Changes: SNAP benefits get a small COLA bump, while states take on more administrative costs starting Oct. 1. Energy Policy: Hawaiian Electric says Maui’s fossil plants still plan to retire despite EPA easing greenhouse gas rules. Local Economy: UHERO forecasts slower Hawaii growth in 2026 as storms and fuel prices weigh on tourism and jobs.
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