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MEDIA RELEASE In order to address the unprecedented budget shortfall the state is facing, the state delivered written layoff notices last week to the approximately 1,100 employees who were previously notified their positions could be eliminated.  “It is unfortunate we must take these difficult steps,” Gov. Linda Lingle said. “Furloughs have always been my first […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Governor Linda Lingle issued the following statement today in response to Sen. Dan Inouye’s comments on possible reduction in force: “Sen. Inouye’s comments are inappropriate, factually inaccurate and misleading. By attempting to insert himself into the labor negotiation process, Sen. Inouye is unnecessarily creating a distraction from the fact that without the implementation […]

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