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MEDIA RELEASE The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce (KKCC) invites the community to celebrate the installation of its new officers and directors for 2011-2012 on Friday, June 24 at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. Gov. Neil Abercrombie serves as guest speaker of the 11:30 a.m. luncheon. The event also shares what the Chamber has accomplished during the […]

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Governor Neil Abercrombie released funding for the a number of capital improvement projects as a part of his New Day Work Projects to create jobs and stimulate the economy. These projects are aimed at improving and/or constructing learning facilities and campus environments within the Department of Education and the University of Hawai’i.

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MEDIA RELEASE A day after military service members were honored for their ultimate sacrifice, recognition continued Tuesday at the State Capitol as Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed Senate Bill 883 into law. The measure designates a special design, which is a gold star, on license plates for children, parents, grandparents and siblings of fallen military service […]

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MEDIA RELEASE In observance of the memory of Hiroshi Kato, Gov. Neil Abercrombie has ordered all Hawaii flags at all State offices and agencies as well as the Hawaii National Guard are to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, May 28. Hiroshi Kato served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World […]

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https://hawaii247.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/StateSealBug.jpg Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Editor The state Council on Revenues made no changes to its economic forecasts for the current and upcoming fiscal years. The Council on Thursday predicted a revenue loss of 1.6 percent for the fiscal year that ends June 30, but was confident enough to predict an 11 percent growth […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The State of Hawaii has been awarded $13 million in federal funds to support Hawaii’s small businesses through an investment program. These funds are expected to be matched 10-to-1 by private investors over seven years, resulting in $130 million in new funding for small businesses in Hawaii. “Now is the time for us […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed two bills relating to public lands into law. Introduced by Sen. Malama Solomon, the measure, now Act 54, establishes a comprehensive information system for public lands. The system will be used for the inventory and maintenance of information relating to the public lands trust, also known as ceded […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie and his Coordinator on Homelessness Marc Alexander have announced a comprehensive 90-Day Plan, a critical step in their overall mission to end homelessness in Hawaii. “We have to be coordinated and collaborative in our approach to homelessness so we can face this challenge as a society. This plan is about […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie and Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Patricia McManaman have announced plans to expand access to a new model of health care delivery that will focus on patient care and technology. The new model, referred to as “patient-centered healthcare homes” or “medical homes,” enhance access to physicians and improve coordination […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii State Senate officially adjourned the 2011 legislative session Thursday, May 5 with the passage of a final four bills and the singing of ‘Hawaii Aloha’. During the session, which began Jan. 19, more than 3,000 bills were introduced by the State Senate and House of Representatives, with about 250 of them […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed into law a measure that will help homeowners who risk losing their homes. Senate Bill 651 implements a comprehensive strategy to reform the mortgage foreclosure process to protect homeowners who are in foreclosure or at risk of foreclosure. The primary component established under this measure, the Mortgage Foreclosure […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed into law House Bill 546, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity or expression as a public policy matter and specifically with regard to employment. Abercrombie also enacted House Bill 1640, which allows counties to issue state IDs. That measure goes into effect Jan. 1, 2013. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed the following bills into law: * House Bill 383: Extends the life of the oversight commission on the federal economic stimulus program funds to ensure transparency. Deadline is extended from 6/30/11 to 12/31/11. * House Bill 775: Transfers all the money from the photo enforcement revolving fund to […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed the following bills into law: * House Bill 112: Allows the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to designate an access organization to oversee public, educational, and governmental channels on cable television. Promotes use of Olelo, Akaku, and Hoike community public communications. * House Bill 1540: Makes permanent […]

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