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State of Hawai`i Governor's Update for the Week of June 14-20, 2008

New Laws Protect, Support
Hawai`i Foster Children

Continuing the Lingle-Aiona Administration's commitment to protect and support foster children and the families who care for them, Governor Lingle signed two bills that help foster youth maintain relationships with their relatives and hanai families, as well as assist the youth in meeting their higher education goals.

Pictured: Governor Lingle signs HB1356 and presents a ceremonial copy to Cynthia White, executive director, Hawai`i Foster Youth Coalition, and Blake Lanoza, board president, Hawai`i Foster Youth Coalition.
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the Energy Switch		  

Register Now for the
2008 International
Women's Leadership
Conference!
 In the News

 

 

 Department in Action

 Mahalo for Your Service 

 Pic of the Week

Hawaiian Home Lands

The department joined Hawai`i Debartolo LLC in announcing it has finalized an agreement to develop a multi-million dollar shopping center complex that will improve the quality of life for Leeward O`ahu residents.

Army

Soldiers from Schofield Barracks' 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment recently visited Pohakuloa Training Area on the Big Island, where they participated in a time-sensitive target training mission.

O`ahu Board Members and
Commissioners Sworn In

Governor Lingle presided over the swearing-in ceremony for 259 O`ahu residents who have been appointed or reappointed to serve on state boards and commissions.

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 Thought of the Week 

"It is time for this big vision to move forward in big ways."

- Governor Lingle, sharing the critical need for Hawai`i's energy independence. Read more about the Lingle-Aiona Administration's clean energy initiatives.

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 Weekly Radio Address

"The work of your state government reaches far beyond elected officials and state employees. More than 1,300 community leaders statewide serve on over 160 state boards and commissions that advise my Administration on a broad variety of issues."

Read and listen to the Governor's Weekly Radio Address - Public Service: State Boards and Commissions

 
 Upcoming Events

June 26, Governor Lingle and Hawaiian Homes Commission Chair Micah Kane will break ground on the first phase of the new 52-home Kumuhau subdivision in Waimanalo.

View the Governor's Public Schedule June 23-30, 2008

 
 Contact the Governor's Office

email: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov