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Office of the Governor Press Releases

HONOLULU — The U.S. Department of Labor has given the State of Hawai‘i  permission to offer Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in Hawai‘i County as part of the joint state-federal response ...
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WHAT:                      Signing of historic Safe Harbor Agreement to promote recovery of 32 federally endangered species on Hawai‘i Island   WHO:                        Governor David Ige                                               State Department of Land and ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — Media Advisory — Signing of historic Safe Harbor Agreement to promote recovery of federally endangered species

WHAT:                      Bill signing for HB 2697 Relating to Veterans – Requires the Office of Veterans’ Services to organize, coordinate, and conduct a biennial Hawai‘i Veterans Summit.   WHO:                        Governor ...
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STATEMENT BY GOVERNOR DAVID Y. IGE:   “I support the Thirty-Meter Telescope and believe it is possible to move forward with scientific advances while addressing cultural and environmental concerns. I ...
Read More Governor’s Office – Gov. Ige’s statement on today’s oral arguments regarding the Thirty-Meter Telescope at the State Supreme Court

    Peter Whiticar honored with NASTAD Lifetime Achievement Award for leadership in HIV and hepatitis prevention   HONOLULU – Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Branch Chief Peter Whiticar ...
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WHAT:                      Bill signing ceremonies for the following:                                       HB 2651 Wireless Broadband – Establishes a process to upgrade and support next-generation wireless broadband infrastructure throughout the state.   HB ...
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HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige signed the following bills at ceremonies held at the Office of the Governor on June 20:   HB 2215 (Act 47), which requires drivers to ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Governor Ige signs bills to protect bicyclists, rid public roads of abandoned vehicles

STATEMENT BY GOVERNOR DAVID Y. IGE: “Separating children from their parents and loved ones seeking asylum is morally indefensible and shameful. The people of Hawai‘i have always valued those who ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Governor Ige’s statement on separation of families

  WHAT: Bill signing ceremonies for the following: HB 2596: Vessel Title Act – Requires certain vessel owners to apply for certificate of title within 20 days of becoming an ...
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June 19, 2018 PHOTOS   HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Archives unveiled never-before-seen items of the recruitment, voyage and emigration of the Gannenmono – the first Japanese immigrants to arrive ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Hawaii State Archives, Japanese Cultural Center unveil exhibit of first Japanese immigrants to arrive in Hawaii