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MEDIA RELEASE Lt. Gov. James ‘Duke’ Aiona and his wife, Vivian, will travel to Rome for the canonization of Blessed Damien de Veuster, the Catholic priest who will be declared a saint. They are scheduled to leave Tuesday, Oct. 6 for what Aiona characterized as “an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the culmination of a true […]

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  PROCLAMATION The study of astronomy provides fascinating insights into the mysteries of our galaxy, the origin of the universe and many facets of our life here on Earth.  The aerospace industry, which researches, designs, manufactures, operates and maintains vehicles for aviation and space exploration, is a diverse field.  With commercial, industrial and military applications, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE As the Lingle-Aiona Administration has moved aggressively to protect residents, employers and businesses from the harmful effects of drug abuse, there is evidence meth is becoming less of a menace across the state, Lt. Gov. James Aiona said. “The number of meth labs fell from 17 in 2005 to zero last year, due […]

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MEDIA RELEASE On his weekly radio call-in show in Honolulu, Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona urged residents to weigh in on the 60 bills passed during the 2009 legislative session that are being considered for vetoes. “These bills are open for discussion, so I encourage our residents to get involved and voice their opinions,” Aiona […]

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  MEDIA RELEASE Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona directly addressed Hawaii’s transportation challenges as he appealed to engineers and planners from around the world to find solutions to the traffic issues that are shaping how people structure their days, interact with families and inhabit their neighborhoods. “Here in Hawaii, like many other states and countries, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle and Lt. Gov. James ‘Duke’ Aiona will take a pay cut under a new law that takes effect July 1, as part of a broader effort by the state’s top officials to lead by example during the ongoing fiscal crisis stemming from the global economic downturn. The new state-mandated pay […]

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    MEDIA RELEASE   Troubled teen-age boys in Wailuku and Kona stand to benefit from an intensified statewide effort aimed at turning their lives around through a greater focus on rehabilitation. Last week, Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona and Department of Human Services Director Lillian Koller helped open the Ke Kama Pono Safe House […]

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  MEDIA RELEASE Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona marked the debut of his monthly radio show on KPUA 670 AM in Hilo last week by voicing his support for the Mauna Kea Comprehensive Management Plan, which was approved recently by the state Board of Land and Natural Resources. Aiona told listeners of the 30-minute show […]

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    MEDIA RELEASE   Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona is encouraging residents to help fight hunger in communities across Hawaii, where current economic conditions have brought new attention to this long-standing social issue. The month-long “Feeding Hawaii’s Hungry” initiative is intended to encourage donations that would enable feeding programs to keep pace with the […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii’s hospitals are to be reimbursed $14.4 million in federal funds this year for treating the uninsured who turn to them as a medical last resort. Lt. Gov. James R. “Duke” Aiona, Jr. and Department of Human Services Director Lillian Koller announced last week the new federal funding is being made available to […]

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MEDIA RELEASE A federal program that pays landowners to idle land for conservation is expected to benefit Hawaii’s farmers and ranchers, beginning next month on the Big Island and Maui. Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona unveiled details about the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program at a news conference last week on Oahu. Aiona said the program […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Governor’s West Hawaii Community Advisory Council meets Thursday, Jan. 15 at the NELHA Gateway Center, Kailua-Kona. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. With the economy a top concern for families and businesses across West Hawaii, Lt. Gov. James R. “Duke” Aiona, Jr. will discuss the implementation of the Lingle-Aiona Administration’s comprehensive, five-point […]

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KAPOHO — Puna Geothermal Venture last year provided the Big Island with 18 percent of its energy, making the county the state’s leader in renewable energy. “The Big Island has a far, far higher rate than the rest of the state,” said Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona. “Clean energy is our future.”

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