AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHawaiʻi Energy & Grid: Hawaiian Electric filed a major Integrated Grid Planning request for proposals to add renewable generation and battery storage for Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island and Maui, aiming to speed progress toward 100% renewables by 2045. Local Housing & Policy: Hawaiʻi’s new risk-based captive insurance examination law (Act 255) shifts oversight frequency for most captives to a discretionary model after initial exams. Health Costs Relief: Gov. Josh Green signed a medical debt acquisition and forgiveness program into law, with eligible families able to have qualifying medical debt wiped out via a nonprofit partner. Climate Regulation Fight: New York AG Letitia James joined a coalition suing the Trump administration over an EPA rollback that delays HFC phase-down deadlines for commercial refrigeration. Homeownership Reality Check: A Federal Reserve Minneapolis measure finds only 22% of Americans under 35 are homeowners, with Hawaii among the states showing the biggest gap. War’s Business Fallout: Escalating Iran conflict and Red Sea threats are pushing oil and gas prices higher, with the U.S. gas average back around $4. Community & Culture: The 25th Native Hawaiian Convention kicked off in Honolulu with workshops, a marketplace and major anniversary events. Aviation & Travel: Alaska Air reported a Q2 loss driven by fuel costs despite revenue growth, while Southwest launched a limited-time sale with one-way fares from $49 (including Hawaii blackout dates). Sports Betting Oversight: Congress weighed regulating predictive sports futures markets as the NCAA urged a pause over risks to athletes and competition integrity.
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