AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHurricane Lowell: The Central Pacific Hurricane Center says Lowell is staying a major hurricane as it moves over warm waters, with high surf and rip-current risk expected to spread across Hawaii early next week. Energy & housing resilience: Hawaii Energy Connection says it has topped 1,000 residential battery installations, as Oahu regulators consider a virtual power plant program that could pay homeowners for grid support. Local business/community: Ewa Beach’s Lloyd’s Silva Store has reopened as a revived neighborhood hub, bringing back a long-running mom-and-pop landmark. Payments & fintech growth: MessagePay says it has signed its 400th financial institution, highlighting momentum for credit unions and banks. Labor policy watch: The NLRB general counsel issued a roadmap aimed at reversing Biden-era labor decisions, signaling potential shifts for employers. Mail voting logistics: Election officials warn USPS mail-ballot rules are “virtually impossible” to implement on time, raising concerns about costs and delays. Aviation premium push: American Airlines is expanding premium seating on 777s while phasing out first class on those aircraft.
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