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Office of the Governor Press Releases

HONOLULU – To promote safe access to the Mauna Kea summit on Hawai‘i Island, the State has proposed an emergency rule to be considered by the Hawai‘i Board of Land ...
Read More DLNR/AG NEWS RELEASE: New DLNR rule proposed for Mauna Kea summit

What:    Bill signing ceremonies for the following: Manufacturing and Technology SB1001, Establishes a manufacturing development program through the High Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) to grants to manufacturers in the State ...
Read More MEDIA ADVISORY: Bill signings on Tuesday, July 7, 2015

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige signed five bills into law Thursday, during bill signing ceremonies at the State Capitol. The bills include: Business Recovery Center: HB 1343 (Act 210) Relating ...
Read More NEWS RELEASE: Governor Ige signs bills supporting health initiatives, establishing disaster recovery program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2015 HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige signed four bills into law Tuesday, during bill signing ceremonies at the State Capitol. The bills include: HB 207 ...
Read More NEWS RELEASE: Governor Ige signs OHA and drivers licensing bills

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2015 HONOLULU – Governor David Ige has informed the Hawai‘i State Legislature of his intent to veto the following bills: HB540 Relating to the UH Accounting ...
Read More NEWS RELEASE: Governor Releases Intent to Veto List

Honolulu – Governor David Ige released the following statement about recent incidents on Mauna Kea. “We are a patient people in Hawai‘i. We listen to and understand differing points of ...
Read More STATEMENT: Governor David Ige will ensure lawful access on Mauna Kea

KAPOLEI, OʻAHU – The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) welcomed current and emerging leaders from around the world this week to discuss alternative energy development on Hawaiian home lands. ...
Read More DHHL NEWS RELEASE: Department of Hawaiian Home Lands host international leaders in energy and the environment

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR)approved a rule today to make it illegal to take any species of sea cucumber from Hawaii State waters for ...
Read More DLNR NEWS RELEASE: Sea cucumber harvesting banned for 120 days in Hawai’i

HONOLULU – Today the United States Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have a fundamental right to marry under the United States Constitution in a ruling that brings marriage equality ...
Read More AG NEWS RELEASE: The impact of today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling on same-sex couples who married in Hawai’i

Honolulu – Governor David Ige released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court announced its historic decision that same-sex couples have the right to marry. “In 1993 Hawai‘i ...
Read More NEWS RELEASE: Governor David Ige applauds United States Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality