AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHawaiʻi Business Climate: Hawaiʻi landed dead last in CNBC’s 2026 “Top States for Business” ranking, with leaders pointing to isolation, shipping costs, the general excise tax, and permitting as key drags. Banking Deal: First Hawaiian Bank is buying California’s Tri Counties Bank in an all-stock, roughly $2 billion deal—expected to close by year-end and expand First Hawaiian’s mainland footprint. Housing & Fairness: Greystar is accused of violating fair housing laws by refusing Section 8 vouchers in multiple states, including Hawaiʻi, after a watchdog used “testers” to document denials. Tourism & Jobs: The Maui County Office of Economic Development will host a Lahaina Homecoming Career Fair July 17 at Lahaina Cannery Mall, aiming to connect residents with livable-wage roles. Policy Watch: The U.S. House is set to vote on making daylight saving time permanent, a move that would keep Hawaii exempt but could reshape tourism and retail planning nationwide. Global Trade/Defense: U.S. Pacific Command says China has ignored a South China Sea court ruling for 10 years, renewing pressure on maritime claims.
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