AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNative Programs Under Fire: Senators grilled the administration over proposed FY2027 cuts that would slash Bureau of Indian Affairs funding by $743.7 million and Bureau of Indian Education by $436.9 million, with lawmakers warning the reductions could strain treaty and trust obligations. Retail Shake-Up: Starbucks plans to close or convert up to 90 pickup-only and mobile-only stores nationwide by end of 2026, pushing customers back to full-service locations. Local Economy & Jobs: Hawaii’s unemployment rate ticked up for three straight months, reaching 2.5%—still low, but no longer the nation’s best. Native Land Dispute: Hawaii lawmakers moved a stalled ceded-land revenue plan forward, including a $55 million distribution to OHA, as the long-running fight over what’s owed continues. Big Island Aftershocks: A magnitude-6.0 quake damaged homes in South Kona, with officials reporting at least 28 houses affected and power disruptions. Aviation Expansion: Alaska Airlines launched daily Seattle–London Heathrow service and is adding Reykjavík next, betting on more international demand.
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