AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEV Insurance Costs: Used EVs are gaining traction as gas prices stay high, but EVs still cost about 42% more to insure than gas cars—though the gap shrinks for newer models. Defense Burden-Sharing: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “partners, not protectorates” message is drawing pushback from Guam, which says Washington needs to treat the territory as a real partner. Hawaii Weather & Surf: Moisture is bringing more showers across the eastern half of Hawaiʻi, with brief heavy rain possible, while elevated south-shore surf continues into midweek. Big Island Recovery: Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense will conduct earthquake damage site visits after the May 22 magnitude-6.0 quake, with water repairs also prompting a planned shutoff on Milo Street in Keaʻau. National Intelligence Shake-Up: President Trump tapped Bill Pulte—head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency—to serve as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, raising fresh questions about qualifications and priorities. Minimum Wage Patchwork: More states, including Hawaiʻi, are raising minimum wages in 2026, widening the gap with the unchanged federal floor. Hurricane Outlook: NOAA expects a calmer Atlantic season than usual, with El Niño likely reducing activity. PGA Tour Sponsorship: Sentry will sponsor the Torrey Pines PGA Tour event starting in 2027, reviving a Hawaii-linked sponsorship story after Maui’s tournament was dropped amid drought concerns.
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