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Office of the Governor Press Releases

MEDIA ADVISORY June 18, 2018 WHAT: SPECIAL EXHIBITION: Upon the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Scioto to Honolulu Harbor, The Hawai‘i State Archives and Japanese Cultural Center of ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — Media Advisory — Special Exhibition — “The Gannenmono: Their Journey to Hawaii”

Second Supplementary Proclamation HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has signed a second supplementary proclamation for Kaua‘i County and the City and County of Honolulu, which suffered heavy losses and damage ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Governor Ige signs second supplementary proclamation for Kauai and Oahu — extending emergency relief period

1806090_Gov Ige request for reconsideration IA_FEMA-4365-DR-HI) HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reconsider its initial denial of the state’s request for individual ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Governor Ige asks FEMA to re-consider request for individual assistance for Kauai, Oahu in wake of April floods

For photos click here   HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige signed SB3095 Wednesday, which completely bans the use of pesticides containing the potentially harmful chemical chlorpyrifos starting in 2023. Hawai‘i ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release *WITH PHOTOS — Hawaii becomes first in nation to enact law banning pesticides containing chlorpyrifos

Note – Kea‘au High School is in Kea‘au (not Hilo as previously stated).  HI 4366 FS REV IHP_FactSheet_final508 HONOLULU – The President of the United States has approved Gov. Ige’s ...
Read More Governor Ige’s request for individual assistance for Hawai‘i County – approved

1806089_ Gov Ige request for IA_Hawaii county HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige is requesting approval of all federal individual assistance programs for Hawai‘i County residents who have lost their homes ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Governor Ige signs request for federal individual assistance programs for Hawaii County in wake of volcanic eruption

Governor Ige to sign healthcare measures   MEDIA ADVISORY June 12, 2018   WHAT:          Bill signing: HEALTHCARE                                                 SB2298 Relating to Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credits This bill provides tax ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — Bill Signing SB2298 and SB2653 — Healthcare

Hawai‘i to become first state to prohibit pesticide linked to learning, developmental delays in children   MEDIA ADVISORY June 12, 2018   WHAT:                      Bill signing – SB3095 Relating to Environmental ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — Media Advisory — Governor Ige to sign pesticide bill

Photos here.   HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige signed SB2582, at an emotional bill signing ceremony in Nānākuli Sunday. The bill authorizes the courts to extend prison terms for offenders ...
Read More Governor’s Office – News Release – Gov. Ige signs “Kaulana’s Bill” – in honor of Kamehameha Schools football player killed in 2016 hit and run

  MEDIA ADVISORY   WHAT:          Bill Signing – SB2582 (“Kaulana’s Bill”): Authorizes the courts to impose extended terms of imprisonment for offenders convicted of negligent homicide in the first degree ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — Media Advisory — Bill signing ceremony SB2582 “Kaulana’s Bill”