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Office of the Governor Press Releases

For video click here For photos click here   HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige signed into law a package of bills that advance the governor’s priorities to fight climate change and transition ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR NEWS RELEASE: GOVERNOR IGE SIGNS BILLS ADVANCING HAWAIʻI’S CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY

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: Governor Ige orders flags at half-staff in honor of Highland Park shooting victims

For video click here For photos click here   HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige today signed three bills into law today that support the state’s ongoing effort to build more ...
Read More Office of the Governor News Release: Governor Ige signs bills supporting more affordable housing, ʻOhana Zones

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has appointed Leodoloff “Leo” R. Asuncion, Jr. to lead the Public Utilities Commission. Asuncion has served on the PUC since April 2019. “Hawaiʻi has been ...
Read More Office of the Governor News Release: Leo Asuncion, Jr. appointed chairman of Public Utilities Commission

For video click here For photos click here HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige signed into law a package of bills that advance the governor’s effort improve digital access for all communities across ...
Read More Office of the Governor News Release: Governor Ige signs bills advancing digital access and equity

HONOLULU – As a mark of respect for the late Richard “Dickie” Sung Hong Wong, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of ...
Read More Office of the Governor News Release: Flags to be lowered in memory of former Senate President Richard “Dickie” Wong

“Hawaiʻi has long led the nation in response to the existential threat of climate change, and we will continue to do so. This ruling is another reminder that government action ...
Read More Office of the Governor News Release: Governor Ige’s statement on Supreme Court’s W. Virginia v EPA ruling

HONOLULU – This spring, Washington Place celebrated the 175th anniversary of its construction. The public is invited to attend the ongoing festivities this summer, starting with an afternoon of presentations ...
Read More Office of the Governor News Release: Fit for a Queen: How Washington Place Came to Be

For photos click here For video click here   HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige notified legislative leaders and key lawmakers of his intent to veto 30 of the 343 bills ...
Read More Office of the Governor News Release: Governor Ige announces Intent to Veto list

Today’s extreme US Supreme Court ruling is outrageous and a huge step backward for women’s rights. Despite the ruling, I can assure you that women in Hawaiʻi will continue to ...
Read More Office of the Governor News Release: Governor Ige’s statement on Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade