AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAviation & Jobs: The FAA has finally certified Boeing’s 737 MAX 7, a long-delayed milestone that could restart deliveries for the smallest variant of the MAX family. Rural Health Funding: States are scrambling to meet fast deadlines for the new Rural Health Transformation Program, with Alaska among those navigating how quickly to award grants before money is at risk of clawback. Alaska Construction Safety: Two people died after a trench collapsed while workers installed a septic system at a Delta Junction medical clinic; authorities say they’re investigating whether any criminal conduct played a role. Fisheries & Marine Industry: Bering North LLC is repowering the Bering Sea trawler Progress with a new 2,000-horsepower Cummins engine, part of a broader push to boost capacity and efficiency. Energy Infrastructure: Western LNG awarded Allseas a contract to install a key subsea section of the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline near the Alaska border, targeting offshore work in 2029. Business & Workforce Culture: A Wall Street Journal report highlights growing “helicopter parent” involvement in hiring and workplace disputes, including a staffing-agency case in Alaska. Utilities: Avista reported stronger Q2 2026 results and confirmed its 2026 utility earnings guidance. Local Economy: Homer awarded a contract for flood-damage design work at its municipal airport terminal, while the Homer Public Library plans temporary closures for upgrades.
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