AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDefense & Tech: Firestorm Labs says it built 12 3D-printed drones aboard the USS Essex at sea, producing 1,000+ components during RIMPAC 2026 counter-drone drills—an early look at manufacturing on Navy ships. Energy & Utilities: The PUC approved Hawaiian Electric’s Integrated Grid Planning RFP for Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island, targeting large-scale renewable energy and storage to cut oil use and stabilize bills, with projects slated for 2031-2034. Local Governance & Housing: Hawaii’s Democratic congressional primary delivered a win for Rep. Ed Case over Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, underscoring how Israel policy debates are reshaping party politics that can spill into economic priorities. Business & Regulation: AG Aaron Ford led a bipartisan push against CFTC prediction-market rules, arguing the agency can’t override states’ sports-betting authority. Economy & Travel: American Airlines plans new nonstop international routes and is also tightening upgrade policies on some flights, a reminder that airline pricing power keeps shifting. Community & Schools: Police and volunteers repainted Waikōloa school railings, a small but visible boost to campus safety and local partnerships.
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