State of Hawai`i Governor's Update for the Week of December 20-26, 2008

Governor Unveils Two-Year Budget, Six-Year Plan

Governor Lingle submitted to the State Legislature a biennium operating budget for fiscal years 2010 and 2011. The budget was prepared with three major goals in mind: to preserve essential services, to continue to invest in resources that are part of the Administration's long-term priorities, and to avoid the layoff of any existing government employee.

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In the News

Rebuilding the isles' economy

Legislature should release funds for needy

Public officials, staff should defer pay hikes

How state's $1.86B stimulus will work

Preserving Hawai`i

Season's Greetings

Congratulations, Graduates

DLNR Presents 2009
Historic Sites Calendar

In keeping with tradition, the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has released its annual calendar. The 2009 Historic Sites calendar, "Plants & Places - The Flora of Hawai`i," features native plants in Hawai`i that are known for their connections to a specific area.

A Special Holiday Message from the Governor

"There is a bright side to the challenges we now face as a state, and that is the opportunities they have provided for those of us on different sides of the political aisle and from the public, private and nonprofit sectors to work together," the Governor said in a special message.

Cadets Receive Second Chance, Fresh Start

Governor Lingle presided over a graduation ceremony for 81 cadets who graduated from the Hawai`i National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy. The program provides youth with a second chance to obtain their high school diploma and develop skills to be successful in the community.

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Quote of the Week

"No one is going to come here to rescue us. We have to meet these challenges head-on. We have to do it in a collaborative fashion, not only between myself and the Legislature; but between myself, the Legislature, the community, public employees of the state government, and the entire community."

- Governor Lingle, highlighting the need for collaboration in addressing Hawai`i's economic challenges.

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Weekly Radio Address

"Collaboratively, from the state, county and federal offices, along with business, construction and labor leaders, everyone is coming together to face these economic challenges. We will continue to do our very best to make certain Hawai`i families are back on the job."

Read and listen to the Governor's Weekly Radio Address: Capital Improvement Projects and the Five-Point Economic Action Plan

Upcoming Events

January 2, Governor Lingle will attend the inauguration ceremony for the Honolulu City Council.

View the Governor's public schedule: December 29, 2008-January 2, 2009

Contact the Governor's Office

email: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov