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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has appointed more key Cabinet members to the Abercrombie Administration. “All members of the Abercrombie Administration are already working hard toward implementing our vision of a New Day in Hawaii,” Abercrombie said. “We are making great progress in completing our team of successful and capable leaders who are ready to […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Governor-Elect Neil Abercrombie has appointed five Cabinet members in his first announcement on leadership positions in the Abercrombie Administration. Abercrombie’s appointments are William J. Aila Jr. as chairperson of the Department of Land and Natural Resources; Richard Lim as the director of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism; Jodie Maesaka-Hirata as […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Governor-Elect Neil Abercrombie has announced Karey Oura Kapoi will be in charge of planning the gubernatorial inaugural events. In accordance with tradition, the inauguration will take place at noon Dec. 6 on the grounds of Iolani Palace. The inauguration will also embrace new events, including ceremonies on the neighbor islands planned before the […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The office of Gov.-elect Neil Abercrombie has released the following statement: Aloha, We are so grateful to everyone who supported and participated in our campaign to bring about a new day in Hawaii. The transition to a new Abercrombie/Schatz Administration is well underway. Last week we launched a transition website named after Neil’s […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Governor-Elect Neil Abercrombie has named Amy Asselbaye as his chief of staff and Andrew Aoki as his deputy chief of staff in his first announcement of leadership positions in the Abercrombie administration. Asselbaye, 40, and Aoki, 41, worked for Abercrombie’s gubernatorial campaign as the operations director and deputy campaign manager, respectively. As chief […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Governor-Elect Neil Abercrombie has announced plans for the transition to a new Abercrombie/Schatz Administration, including the process for ensuring a smooth transition from the current administration. Bill Kaneko, who served as the campaign manager for the Abercrombie for Governor campaign, will serve as the Transition Director. Abercrombie also announced the launch of the […]

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MEDIA RELEASE On his first day as Governor-Elect, Neil Abercrombie reached out to the superintendent of the state Department of Education Kathryn Matayoshi and University of Hawaii System President M.R.C. Greenwood to have a discussion and determine the next steps to advance education in Hawaii. The three agreed to meet in the near future to […]

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Democrats take back Washington Place as Aiona falls to 10-term former Congressman

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MEDIA RELEASE Join U.S. Senators Daniel K. Inouye, U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka, U.S. Representative Mazie Hirono and gubernatorial candidate Neil Abercrombie at the Democratic Party’s Family Fun Day 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17 at the Keauhou Beach Resort’s Royal Garden. The entire West Hawaii community is invited to this free event that features ono […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Former Congressman Neil Abercrombie and Lt. Gov. James Duke Aiona have agreed to attend the only governor candidate debate on the Big Island. The forum is 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at Kealakehe High School. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with food sales by Tante’s Restaurant as a benefit for Rotary Sunrise […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Lt. Governor Duke Aiona has announced he has conditionally accepted eight debates and forums in the general election for Governor, and he is negotiating with other organizations to accept more. “Unfortunately, my opponent was unwilling to answer my challenge to debate in-depth the critical issues facing our working families and small businesses,” Aiona […]

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Democratic Unity Lunch at Tante’s in Kailua-Kona, on Monday, Sept. 20. Front row: Sen. Russell Kokubun, Brian Schatz, Neil Abercrombie, Sen. Colleen Hanabusa, Rep. Cindy Evans; Back row: Sen. Norman Sakamoto, Sen. Josh Green, Rep. Denny Coffman, Rep. Bob Herkes, Angel Pilago, Brittany Smart. (Hawaii 24/7 photo by Margaret Masunaga)

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Schatz, Finnegan score lieutenant governor nods

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From the campaign headquarters of Neil Abercrombie: Aloha Everyone, This plan is a roadmap based on our values and priorities. It is the result of conversations with thousands of people and many hours of research over the past year and a half on the campaign trail. I’ve met with business people, entrepreneurs, economists, principals, teachers, […]

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