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Office of the Governor Press Releases

Today, the people of Hawai‘i mourn the passing of U.S. Rep. Mark Takai. He proudly served his country in uniform, including 17 years with the Hawai‘i Army National Guard. Mark ...
Read More GOVERNOR’S OFFICE: Statement of Governor David Ige on the passing of U.S. Rep. K. Mark Takai

HONOLULU — At the direction of the President of the United States, the national and state flags will be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and upon all state ...
Read More GOVERNOR’S OFFICE FLAG ORDER: Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of victims of attack in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I want to thank the Public Utilities Commission and stakeholders for their participation in this historic process. This ruling gives us a chance to reset and refocus on our goal ...
Read More Governor’s statement on PUC decision regarding NextEra, HECO merger

HONOLULU — At the direction of the President of the United States, the national and state flags will be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and upon all state ...
Read More GOVERNOR’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE: Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of victims of attack in Nice, France

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige announced the vetoes of seven bills that were on his Intent to Veto list submitted to the State Legislature on June 27. The governor notified ...
Read More GOVERNOR’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE: Governor’s veto list and rationale summary

WHAT: News Conference – VETO LIST and rationale  WHO: Governor David Ige WHEN: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. WHERE:  State Capitol, 5th floor, Governor’s Ceremonial Room We plan ...
Read More GOVERNOR’S OFFICE AMENDED MEDIA ADVISORY: News Conference – VETOs and messages RESCHEDULED

WHAT: Bill signing ceremony for HB 1702 Relating to Taxation: The bill amends the income tax credit for expenses related to household and dependent care services that are necessary for gainful employment. ...
Read More GOVERNOR’S OFFICE MEDIA ADVISORY: Bill signing ceremony for Tuesday, July 12, 2016

WHAT: News Conference — VETO list  WHO: Governor David Ige WHEN: RESCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW – more information to come WHERE: State Capitol, 5th floor, Governor’s Ceremonial Room We plan to live ...
Read More GOVERNOR’S OFFICE MEDIA ADVISORY: News Conference RESCHEDULED for tomorrow

Bill Signing Ceremony for the following: HB 2707 aims to clarify and amend statutes pertaining to the marijuana dispensary system, ensures the efficient and responsible operation of medical marijuana dispensaries and ...
Read More Bill signing ceremony

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige and the Governor’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Team will host more than a thousand participants at the team’s first public conference, Saturday, July 9. ...
Read More GOVERNOR’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE: Governor’s ESSA Team to host more than a thousand participants at Saturday’s summit