AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSpace & Tourism Buzz: Artemis II astronauts just fielded questions at a sold-out Place des Arts event, with audiences packing in to hear how the crew went “farther than anyone in history” and what it took to reach the far side of the Moon. Energy Policy Clash: The EPA rejected Hawaii’s plan to shutter two oil-fired plants near Volcanoes and Haleakalā, citing grid-reliability concerns after renewable timelines slipped. Local Cost Pressure: Hawaii County is moving toward a property-tax hike aimed at nonresidents and second homes to cover a roughly $15M budget gap, while many owner-occupied rates would slightly drop. Food Security Hit: Back-to-back storms have left Oʻahu farms struggling after the state’s worst flooding in two decades, threatening fresh produce supply. Aviation Shakeup: Spirit’s collapse is already raising fears of pricier summer flights, just as jet-fuel costs tied to the Iran war keep pressure on fares.
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