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Hawaii 24/7 Staff UPDATED 9 P.M. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13 Hawaii County Civil Defense, Wednesday, 8-13-2014 1. The Department of Public Works, Hawaii National Guard and private contractors will be continuing with debris clearance and road clearing operations. All affected subdivisions currently have access to the highways and main roadways however there may be debris and […]

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Abercrombie makes state history; two precincts in Pahoa may decide U.S. Senate primary; council races unsettled

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Hawaii 24/7 Staff GOVERNOR SIGNS EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION IN ANTICIPATION OF TROPICAL CYCLONES Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed an emergency proclamation in anticipation of the arrival of two tropical cyclones in Hawaii. Hurricane Iselle is forecast to impact the state Thursday evening through late Friday. Hurricane Julio is a few days behind Iselle and may impact […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie and Finance Director Kalbert Young have commented on the adjusted forecast from the state Council on Revenues. Abercrombie said: “The outcome of (Thursday’s) meeting is another reason for us to remain optimistic about Hawaii’s strong and vibrant economy. “Due to sound fiscal management, our financial house continues to be on […]

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MEDIA RELEASE At a news conference Wednesday at his Oahu campaign headquarters, Gov. Neil Abercrombie unveiled his plan for the next four years in the form of a 56-­page policy document titled “Charting Tomorrow.” The comprehensive plan describes the foundation laid in the first four years and the vision for the state’s economy and fiscal […]

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Video from the live stream broadcast from Waimea

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MEDIA RELEASE Governor Shares Update from President’s Climate Change Task Force While participating in a panel discussion today at the 22nd Hawaii Conservation Conference, Gov. Neil Abercrombie shared an update from President Obama’s Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience, to which the Governor was appointed last fall. In the plenary panel, titled “Navigating Change: […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s 2014 campaign is receiving substantial support, raising $4,320,000 to date, according to the latest report filed with the Campaign Spending Commission. “Under Gov. Abercrombie’s leadership, Hawaii’s economy is growing again, state finances are healthy, student test scores are improving, and precious lands have been saved for future generations,” said Bill […]

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Governor also signs bills on juvenile justice, child care, sustainability

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Abercrombie puts pen to five measures; first time governor signs bills into law on Big Island

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First phase of approximately 25 inmates will be brought in this month; 175 to return over five months

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed House Bill 2590 (Act 166), a measure that will allow voter registration at absentee polling places beginning in 2016 and late voter registration, including on Election Day, beginning in 2018. “Our system of government depends on individuals exercising their right to vote, one of our most cherished duties […]

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MEDIA RELEASE On July 1, the state Department of Human Services (DHS) will launch Imua Kakou, its new young adult voluntary foster care program designed to help young adults transition to adulthood, independence and self-sufficiency. Signed one year ago by Gov. Neil Abercrombie, Act 252 (Senate Bill 1340 – Relating to Foster Care) allows former […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has released more than $22.6 million for capital improvement projects (CIP) at seven airports to inject momentum into Hawaii’s construction industry, which is forecast to lead the state’s economic growth over the next two years. “Since 2011, this administration has released nearly $1 billion for projects to improve Hawaii’s airports […]

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