Posted on 11:53 pm, Monday, February 8, 2016. Tags: billy kenoi, david ige, dengue fever
Hawaii 24/7 Staff Mayor Billy Kenoi declared a state of emergency due to the dengue fever outbreak, which began in summer 2015 and has at least 250 confirmed cases across the Big Island. However, despite urging by county officials and an outcry by the general public, Gov. David Ige declined to follow suit. On Monday, […]
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Posted on 5:37 pm, Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Tags: david ige, governor, veto
MEDIA RELEASE HONOLULU – Governor David Ige today vetoed eight bills and sent his statements of objections to the house and senate leadership. The governor’s veto messages may be found here. HB540 – Relating to the UH Accounting and Financial Management System: Extends authority of UH to maintain separate accounting and financial management system HB553 […]
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Posted on 4:11 pm, Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Tags: blnr, david ige, governor, mauna kea
Today I signed the Land Board’s emergency rule limiting usage of the road between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. The rule is in effect for 120 days only and gives the state an additional tool to keep the road safe for all. My administration believes firmly in the right of free expression. […]
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Posted on 10:51 pm, Tuesday, June 2, 2015. Tags: david ige, sakada day
MEDIA RELEASE In events at the Capitol before an overflow crowd, Gov. David Ige held signing ceremony for HB604, which establishes Dec. 20 of each year as ‘Sakada Day’ in Hawaii. The bill recognizes the Filipino community’s contribution to the history, economy, culture and heritage of Hawaii. The measure was introduced by Rep. John Mizuno […]
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Posted on 12:02 am, Friday, April 10, 2015. Tags: david ige, linda chu takayama, suzanne case, todd nacapuy
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. David Ige has announced his nominations to lead the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Labor and Industrial Relations and the Office of Information Management and Technology. The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Linda Chu Takayama has been tapped to lead the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. […]
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Posted on 9:03 am, Sunday, March 29, 2015. Tags: david ige, kona kohala chamber of commerce
MEDIA RELEASE The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce (KKCC) presents the annual focus luncheon with Gov. David Ige at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8 at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay. Sponsored by Bank of Hawaii and Hawaii Water Service Company, Ige will make his inaugural visit as governor to West Hawaii to […]
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Posted on 1:39 am, Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Tags: christopher yuen, david ige, keith downing, ulalia woodside
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. David Ige has announced three nominations for the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR). All three nominations are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Born and raised in Honolulu, Keith “Keone†Downing is an expert waterman and respected big wave rider. Downing is the son of big-wave pioneer George Downing, one […]
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Posted on 4:51 am, Monday, March 2, 2015. Tags: david ige, national governors association
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. David Ige held a news conference to provide information about his participation late last month in the National Governors Association Winter Meeting and his meetings with various federal officials and business leaders in Washington, D.C. “Meeting with the other governors was a valuable experience,†said Ige. “We were able to discuss issues […]
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Posted on 11:47 pm, Sunday, March 1, 2015. Tags: david ige, hawaii community development authority, joseph kim, keith yamamoto, lynn decoite
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. David Ige has announced the nomination of two deputy directors to his cabinet. All are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Joseph Kim has been nominated to be the Deputy Director at the Department of Taxation where he will redeploy his extensive experience in training and commanding U.S. Air Force and Air […]
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Posted on 8:29 pm, Thursday, February 5, 2015. Tags: david ige, department of labor and industrial relations, leonard hoshijo
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. David Ige has announced his nomination of Leonard Hoshijo to be the Deputy Director in the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Hoshijo’s professional experience spans decades in which he has worked on behalf of those who labor in Hawaii and gained valuable insights about the role employers play in solving workplace […]
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Posted on 8:15 am, Wednesday, January 21, 2015. Tags: david ige, doug chin, randy iwase
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. David Ige has announced two key appointments to his cabinet. Doug Chin, local attorney and former managing director for the City and County of Honolulu, has been named Attorney General. Chin polished his litigation and leadership skills during his 12 years at the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office. Chin is leaving his current […]
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Posted on 11:16 pm, Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Tags: alvin amaral, david ige, half-staff
MEDIA RELEASE As a mark of respect for the late former state Rep. Alvin T. Amaral, Gov. David Ige has ordered the flags of the United States and State of Hawaii shall be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawaii National Guard, from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, […]
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Posted on 11:33 pm, Monday, January 5, 2015. Tags: cindy mcmillan, david ige, elizabeth kim, virginia pressler
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. David Ige has announced that Elizabeth Kim will serve as the Director for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and Cindy McMillan as Director of Communications. Kim currently serves in President Obama’s Administration as the Director of the Office of the Executive Secretariat at the US Department of Labor in Washington […]
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Posted on 3:35 pm, Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Tags: david ige, william aila
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. David Ige has announced the appointment of numerous members of his Cabinet. “All of these appointees display a leadership style that will move Hawaii forward for the benefit of the public interest,†said Ige. “There is hard work to be done and together we will address the issues facing our state in […]
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