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Office of the Governor Press Releases

HONOLULU – The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ (DCCA) Business Registration Division (BREG) won an International Association of Commercial Administrators (IACA) Merit Award for its “AlertMe” services. The ...
Read More DCCA NEWS RELEASE: State Business Registration Division Wins IACA Merit Award for “AlertMe” Services

HONOLULU – The state’s Insurance Division is advising Big Island residents that the Hawaii Property Insurance Association (HPIA) is now accepting all new business applications and coverage increase requests. “This ...
Read More DCCA NEWS RELEASE: Hawaii Insurance Division Urges Big Island Residents to Obtain Property Insurance

What:  Bill signing ceremony for House Bill 1075, which authorizes the Maui Region of the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) to enter into negotiations for a public-private operational and management ...
Read More NEWS RELEASE: Bill Signing HB 1075 on Maui

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige today signed into law four energy bills, including one that strengthens Hawaii’s commitment to clean energy by directing the state’s utilities to generate 100 percent ...
Read More PRESS RELEASE: Governor Ige signs bill setting 100 percent renewable energy goal in power sector

What:  Bill signing ceremony for the following: House Bill 623 –   100 percent renewable energy portfolio standards by 2045 House Bill 1296 – Designates state hydrogen implementation coordinator and working ...
Read More MEDIA ADVISORY: Monday June 8 bill signing ceremony schedule

What:  Bill signing ceremony for the following: House Bill 623 –   100 percent renewable energy portfolio standards by 2045 House Bill 1296 – Designates state hydrogen implementation coordinator and working ...
Read More MEDIA ADVISORY: Bill signing ceremony

HONOLULU — The State of Hawai‘i announced today it is taking steps to ensure a smooth transition for individuals seeking health care insurance in the November 2015 Open Enrollment. The ...
Read More NEWS RELEASE: State to assist with transition of private non-profit Hawai‘i Health Connector operations

Climate change has been declared by the Hawaii State Legislature as one of the most critical challenges of this century. It poses both urgent and long-term threats to the State’s ...
Read More DLNR MEDIA ADVISORY: Hawai’i Interagency Climate Adaptation Committee Begins Work

HONOLULU – The Hawaii State Legislature identified climate change as one of the most urgent and long-term threats to the State’s economy, sustainability, security and way of life over the ...
Read More DLNR NEWS RELEASE: Hawai’i climate change adaptation committee begins work

HONOLULU – The American Lung Association today presented the 2015 Breathe Easy Champion Mauli Ola Award to Dr. Virginia Pressler, director of the Hawai‘i Department of Health. Dr. Pressler was ...
Read More NEWS RELEASE: Governor congratulates Dr. Virginia Pressler, recipient of the 2015 Breathe Easy Champion Mauli Ola Award