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Office of the Governor Press Releases

MEDIA ADVISORY   WHAT:                      Bill signing ceremony for SB 2571 – Relating to Water Pollution: Bans the sale, offer of sale, or distribution of any sunscreen that contains oxybenzone or ...
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Photos Facebook Live   HONOLULU – Governor David Ige has approved new affordable housing rules for Kakaʻako, a major step forward in the state’s efforts to expand living options for ...
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WHAT: News Conference: Affordable Housing — Signing ceremony for the 2018 proposed amendments to the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority (HCDA) rules regarding reserved housing in Kaka‘ako WHO: Governor David Ige ...
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HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige announced the president has approved the state’s appeal of a Major Disaster Declaration for individual assistance for damage incurred as a result of severe storms, ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Governor Ige’s request for reconsideration of individual assistance approved for severe flooding, landslides on Kauai, Oahu

June 27, 2018 “I’m disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision to overrule a case that for 41 years allowed states to negotiate labor contracts that protected workers’ rights and led ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY June 27, 2018 WHAT: News Conference: Kaua‘i/O‘ahu individual assistance approved for damage incurred in April’s severe storm/flooding WHO: Governor David Ige Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell Kaua‘i Mayor Bernard ...
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Governor Ige’s statement on today’s ruling by the United States Supreme Court on the travel ban FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2018   “Many of Hawaiʻi’s families vividly remember experiencing ...
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HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has notified legislative leaders and key lawmakers of his Intent to Veto list, which includes 11 measures. The Hawai‘i State Constitution requires the governor to ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY   WHAT:                      Governor Ige announces Intent to Veto list   WHO:                        Governor David Ige                                               WHEN:                    Monday, June 25, 2018 at Noon   WHERE:                    State Capitol, ...
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HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige signed HB 1900 (Act 53) on Friday, June 22:   “This year’s supplemental budget reflects the priorities of the people of Hawaiʻi. In addition to ...
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