AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHousing & Infrastructure: Hawaiʻi voters approved RISE bonds, giving counties a way to finance public improvements— including housing near transit—without raising property taxes, with repayments tied to future development revenue. Cost of Living: Gov. Josh Green won reelection by a record margin and says his next term will focus on housing, energy bills and affordability. The state also recorded a net loss of 8,876 residents to other states in 2024–25, with high living costs and limited job opportunities among the reasons people leave. Aviation Jobs: Alaska Airlines is cutting 40 non-contract positions in Hawaiʻi as higher fuel costs squeeze the company. Tourism Pressure: Resident support for tourism is near a record low, a warning sign for an industry central to the state economy.
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