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Office of the Governor Press Releases

(HONOLULU) – As a mark of respect for former long-time lawmaker Rod Tam, Acting Gov. Josh Green has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawai‘i ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND OFFICE OF THE LT. GOVERNOR – News Release – Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of former HI lawmaker Rod Tam

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige joined seven other governors for a discussion on workforce development with President Donald Trump and Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta at the White House today. ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – News Release – Governor Ige meets with President Trump, White House leaders on workforce development, disaster preparedness

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige signed the following bills on June 7, 2019. Legislative leadership has been notified. BILLS SIGNED on June 7, 2019:   ACT 37                       HB172            Office of ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – News Release – Gov. Ige signs 64 bills prior to traveling to Colorado for the WGA’s annual meeting

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige headed a roundtable discussion on biosecurity and invasive species at the Western Governors Association’s (WGA) annual meeting in Vail, Colorado Monday. In addition, the WGA ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – News Release – Governor Ige leads Western Governors in discussions on invasive species and biosecurity

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige issued a third supplementary emergency proclamation that extends the disaster emergency relief period for homelessness across the state. The purpose of the emergency proclamation is ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – News Release – Governor Ige extends emergency declaration for homelessness

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige issued an eighth supplementary emergency proclamation, extending the disaster relief period for the Kaua‘i floods of April 2018. The emergency proclamation applies to Kaua‘i only. ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – News Release – Governor Ige extends emergency disaster relief period for Kauai flooding

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige leaves for Vail, Colorado on Saturday, June 8, to attend the Western Governors’ Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting from June 9 – 12. The governor, who ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – News Release – Governor Ige traveling to Colorado and Washington, D.C. for WGA, Council of Governors meetings

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 ...
Read More Governor’s Office – Flag Order – Flags to fly at half-staff to honor the victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia

HONOLULU – Hawai‘i Department of Human Services Director Pankaj Bhanot was recognized last week in Washington, D.C. for his legacy of helping children and families. The American Public Human Services ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release – State director earns national recognition

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 ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – News Release – Flags to fly at half-staff on Memorial Day