HONOLULU – At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown ...
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Office of the Governor Press Releases
Honolulu – Governor David Ige announced today the launch of the State of Hawai‘i Rent Relief and Housing Assistance Program (RRHAP). The program provides assistance for Hawai‘i renters who have ...
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HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige announced today that he has appointed Edmund (“Fred”) Hyun to serve as the Governor’s Special Master to assist in overseeing the State Department of Public Safety. Hyun is the ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Governor appoints “Special Master” to assess Public Safety Department
HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) Acting Director Anne Eustaquio announced today that Hawaiʻi was approved for an additional week of the Lost Wages ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Governor Ige, Labor Department secure additional week of federal unemployment benefits
HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has notified legislative leaders and key lawmakers of his Intent to Veto the following 6 measures. The Hawai‘i State Constitution requires the governor to notify ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Governor releases Intent to Veto list and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Cares Act) Spending Plan
WHAT: News Conference (ZOOM) – Intent to Veto List WHEN: Monday, August 31, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. WHERE: ZOOM from State Capitol, Office of the ...
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HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige announced today that Dr. Bruce Anderson and Director Nolan Espinda will be retiring in September. “Both directors have served admirably under extremely challenging conditions, especially since ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – News Release — Governor Ige announces retirements at Health, Public Safety Departments
HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the state’s application to participate in the unemployment insurance plus up program called the Lost Wages Assistance Program. ...
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HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has approved Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s Emergency Order No. 2020-25, requiring individuals on Oʻahu to stay at home and work from home for two weeks. Exceptions include ...
Read More Governor’s Office – News Release – Gov. Ige approves Mayor Caldwell’s Stay at Home Order
HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) Acting Director Anne Eustaquio announced today that Hawaiʻi will apply to participate in a new unemployment insurance plus up program called the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program. The program, under to ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release – Gov. Ige announces Hawaii will apply for new unemployment bonus program