AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTobacco & Vaping Crackdown: Gov. Josh Green signed new Hawaii laws starting Jan. 1, 2027 that ban the sale of disposable electronic smoking devices and require e-cigarette and e-liquid makers to certify FDA authorization—aimed at cutting youth vaping and reducing waste from disposables. Harbors & Construction: HDOT is beginning renovations on a historic Channel Street building near Pier 2 to create new harbors administration offices, part of a broader push to modernize port operations. Film Industry Incentives: Green also signed a bill expanding Hawaii’s film tax credit by adding a 5% incentive for productions that hire up to 80% local talent, with the state projecting expanded capacity for local crews. Ocean & Telecom Infrastructure: Hawaiian Telcom is moving ahead with the Kunoa North submarine cable; WFN Strategies won purchaser’s rep work to oversee marine operations and compliance through the 2028 installation campaign. Food Supply & Compliance: Hawaii’s DOH issued a recall notice for certain Pedigree high-protein wet dog food lots due to possible metal/plastic contamination, urging consumers to stop use and check labels. Local Industry Spotlight: The Hawaiʻi longline industry scored two seats on the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, a move praised by supporters for expertise but criticized by conservation groups as tilting toward commercial fishing interests.
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