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• Agriculture expanded statewide – Making Hawai‘i more self-sufficient and food secure is one of my top concerns. That’s why we have a plan in place to double local food ...
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Improved state bond rating to save millions – Responsible management of precious tax dollars is key to putting the state back on a sound financial footing. The Ige administration’s long-term ...
Read More Managing better, smarter: Saving dollars, improving services
• Developed the Governor’s Sustainable Hawai’i Initiative – I believe it is our responsibility, our kuleana, to preserve our land for the next generation. That’s why we’ve developed this initiative, ...
Read More Protecting Hawai’i’s environment and cultural resources
• Building on record tourism and international business development – The Ige administration and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection have reestablished a Federal Inspection Service facility at the Kona ...
Read More Growing a strong economy — now and for the future
• Listening to community input, then leading – As governor, I want to listen to people’s concerns, then make decisions in the best interest of the community. For instance, when ...
Read More Moving forward on traffic and transportation
• New Blueprint for empowered schools and student success – The most important way we move Hawai‘i forward and secure a bright future is to reform our education system. I ...
Read More Transforming education for the 21st century
• More housing units for local residents – Lack of affordable housing affects many families trying to make ends meet. That’s why increasing production in this area is a top ...
Read More Building more affordable housing
STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS GOVERNOR DAVID Y. IGE TO THE TWENTY-EIGHTH STATE LEGISLATURE MEETING IN JOINT SESSION JANUARY 26, 2015 Mister Speaker, Madame President, former governors, distinguished justices of ...
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Remarks of Governor David Ige as prepared December 26, 2016 – Hawaiʻi Convention Center On behalf of the people of Hawaiʻi, welcome Prime Minister Abe. We are deeply honored that you have chosen ...
Read More Reception Celebrating Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Visit to Hawaii