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Office of the Governor Press Releases

Naha, Okinawa – Gov. David Ige and First Lady Dawn Amano Ige today visited the Okinawa Prefectural Government where they joined Japanese dignitaries in signing a Sister Library Agreement between ...
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Honolulu – The State of Hawai‘i successfully closed today on a sale of $800 million of general obligation bonds. Proceeds of the bonds will provide critical funding to support new ...
Read More Governor’s Office – News Release – State of Hawaiʻi sells 0 million of general obligation bonds

Honolulu – The State of Hawaiʻi received an overall grade of A- in the Center for Digital Government’s 2022 Digital States Survey. An “A” grade reflects a state government that ...
Read More Governor’s Office – News Release – State of Hawaiʻi Information Technology upgrades earn A- grade and “Future Ready Award” in national survey

Honolulu – Gov. David Ige and Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles Dr. Hillel Newman signed a Joint Declaration establishing a strategic partnership for friendly exchanges and cooperation between ...
Read More Governor’s Office – News Release – Hawaiʻi and Israel enter strategic partnership for cultural, educational, and economic exchanges (Oct. 19)

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige will be traveling to Japan on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, to conduct sister-state missions in Hokkaido and Okinawa Prefecture. While in Hokkaido, the governor will ...
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HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has appointed Colin Yost, an attorney and local business leader, to the Public Utilities Commission to fill the seat being vacated by Commissioner Jennifer “Jennie” ...
Read More Governor’s Office – News Release – Gov. Ige appoints Colin Yost to Public Utilities Commission

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige is appointing new leadership at the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) following Curt Otaguro’s departure.   “I thank Curt for his dedicated service ...
Read More Governor’s Office – News Release – Gov. Ige makes cabinet appointments

Honolulu – Gov. David Ige and First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige welcomed the Governor of Hiroshima, Japan, Hidehiko Yuzaki, and his delegation to the Hawaiʻi State Library on Wednesday. “Libraries can ...
Read More Governor’s Office – News Release – Ige welcomes Hiroshima Governor on Sister State Library tour

Honolulu – Governor David Y. Ige today issued an Executive Order Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services in Hawaiʻi.  “Abortion is legal in Hawaiʻi,” said Gov. Ige. “Reproductive rights ...
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Honolulu – Governor David Y. Ige held a ceremony today with fire chiefs from across the islands, issuing a proclamation designating October 9-15, 2022, as Fire Prevention Week in the ...
Read More Governor’s Office – News Release – Governor Ige Proclaims Fire Awareness Week in Hawaiʻi