AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAviation & Competition: Alaska Air Group’s proposed $1 billion cash acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines is back in the spotlight as the Biden administration signals close scrutiny of airline consolidation, with antitrust regulators likely weighing consumer impact and Hawaiian’s ongoing financial struggles. Local Economy & Reliability: A weeklong power outage at Honolulu’s Topa Financial Center is disrupting nearly 100 tenants, forcing temporary relocations and generator use while the owner targets phased reopenings. State Workforce Planning: Hawaiʻi’s Department of Labor projects 28,000 net new jobs by 2034, led by healthcare and food services, with most openings driven by workers switching occupations or leaving the labor force. Agriculture & Compliance: The state approved an expansion of the designated coconut rhinoceros beetle-infested area on West Hawaiʻi Island, effective July 29, tightening rules for anyone handling CRB host materials. Consumer & Housing Pressure: The U.S. homeownership rate remains flat at 65.0% as affordability and limited supply keep younger buyers on the sidelines. Public Safety & Fraud Prevention: Attorneys general are urging the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Customer” rules to curb illegal robocalls and related scams.
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