Saving coral, sustaining water for everyone – It’s easy to take for granted the reefs that surround us and the water that sustains us. The state Department of Land and ...
Read More Protecting the ‘āina and our communities
Capitol Connection
More locally grown food for schools, other state programs –The DOE’s ‘Aina Pono, farm-to-school program and the new farm-to-state program for local correctional facilities are building a network to increase ...
Read More Growing local ag to sustain us
More partnerships for family, child welfare and early learning – State departments and the Executive Office on Early Learning are working together to improve programs and resources for keiki and ...
Read More Improving community health, well-being
Highest credit rating in Hawai‘i’s history – The state’s credit rating has been upgraded from AA to AA+, based on the state’s resilient economy and continued strong performance. This means ...
Read More Better use of taxpayer dollars
How do you measure progress? Sometimes it’s marked in headlines, other times with milestones that are under the radar. This issue recaps some major advances by the governor and his ...
Read More Measuring progress in milestones statewide
New administrative rules to expand housing options for Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries have been signed by Governor Ige after two years of being developed. The new rules will expand residential ...
Read More New DHHL rules to help beneficiaries on waitlist
The site of the old Hilo Memorial Hospital will serve people once again, thanks to $2.5 million in ‘Ohana Zone funds from the state. The Keolahou shelter and assessment center ...
Read More First Hawai’i island ‘Ohana Zone project opens
The Ige administration’s goal of generating 100 percent of our electricity from renewable energy sources took a giant leap forward in September with the completion of Hawai‘i’s largest collection of ...
Read More Major solar projects push state toward energy goals
Several major state capital improvement projects — the Aloha Stadium redevelopment, airport modernization and a new, safer facility at Hawai‘i State Hospital — have made significant progress in recent months. ...
Read More Progress on Aloha Stadium, airports and State Hospital