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Leo Asuncion departs at Hawaii Public Utilities Commission

PUC Chair Leo Asuncion abruptly stepped down on November 17, 2025 amid rising public outcry over high utility rates in Hawaii.

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November 17, 2025
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November 17, 2025
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Leo Asuncion

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