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State of Hawai`i Governor's Update for the Week of December 6-12, 2008

 Hawai`i Continues to Set Clean Energy Example

Governor Lingle and Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares announced an exciting new partnership to bring electric vehicles to the island of Maui by 2009 through an agreement with Phoenix Motorcars. The partnership builds on the momentum of last week's announcement that a private company plans to develop a $1 billion electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Hawai`i.

 More Top Stories This Week
Five-Point Economic Action Plan Strengthens Visitor Industry  

State Capital Improvement Projects Build Communities

 

Promoting the Safety of Hawai`i Residents

 

Hawai`i Innovators Honored

 

 

 

 
 In the News

 

 STEM Skills Showcased

 Mahalo for Your Service

Give the Gift of Health

Robotics Championship Races to Exciting Finish

The VEX Pan-Pacific Robotics Championship concluded Saturday evening at the Hawai`i Convention Center following one and a half days of heated competition. The top teams will now head to the VEX Robotics World Championship and the Championship of the Americas in April 2009.

Honoring the
"Greatest Generation"

Pearl Harbor survivors render a salute during a ceremony to observe the 67th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. This year's commemorative ceremony honored the heroic service of the sailors, marines, soldiers and airmen who fought to turn the tide in the Pacific.

Vaccinations Promote Healthy Holiday Season 

The Department of Health is urging residents to give the gift of health by getting an influenza vaccination this year. Vaccinations are the most effective preventive measure against flu and protect the person vaccinated as well as others who may be at risk for complications from the flu.

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 Upcoming Events



View the Governor's public schedule: December 15-19, 2008

 

 Quote of the Week 

"This is not just for the future of a utility; it is about the future of energy for all our state and the people who live in it."

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Governor Lingle, highlighting the widespread positive effects that will result from the Lingle-Aiona Administration's pursuit of clean, renewable energies.

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 Weekly Radio Address

"This public-private partnership to bring electric vehicles to our state is another significant development in the Hawai`i Clean Energy Initiative, as we seek to reduce Hawai`i's dependence on imported oil."

Read and listen to the Governor's Weekly Radio Address: Phoenix Electric Cars Agreement to Bring Clean Transportation Energy to Maui

 

 Contact the Governor's Office

email: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov