| State of Hawai`i Governor's Update for the Week of June 21-27, 2008 |
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
This week, Governor Linda Lingle submitted to the Legislature a list of 52 bills she is considering for potential vetoes. The Governor also signed a bill that makes Hawai`i the first state in the nation to require the installation of solar water heating systems on new single-family homes as well as a bill that will allow the state to move forward on critical improvements to the State's harbors as part of the Harbors Modernization Plan.
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Department in Action
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Building Global Ties
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Transportation
To encourage more O`ahu commuters to carpool and reduce traffic congestion, the department will change the minimum ridership requirement for the H-1 Freeway ZipperLane and the Nimitz Highway Contraflow Lane.
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Governor Welcomes
Chinese Visitors to Hawai`i
As part of the Lingle-Aiona Administration's efforts to expand Hawai`i's role in the global economy, Governor Lingle welcomed a delegation of Chinese visitors from Beijing, Guangdong Province and Tianjin to Hawai`i.
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Honoring Coach Ginoza
At a dinner to raise funds for the Larry Ginoza Athletic Complex, Governor Lingle recognized Wai`anae High School Athletic Director Larry Ginoza, who is retiring after 20 years of service to the school and Leeward Coast community.
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| Thought of the Week |
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"This is my community - I'm Hawaiian. I am just so proud that DHHL and the State are giving the chance for homeownership to Hawaiians."
- Wilson Kekoa Ho, chairman of the Waimanalo Neighborhood Board.
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| Weekly Radio Address |
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"Robotics, in its purest form, is a fun and exciting way for Hawai`i's students to apply science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, skills. On Wednesday, July 2nd, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, in the State Capitol rotunda, Hawai`i's six robotics programs will be showcased for educators, legislators, business leaders, students, parents and the public."
Read and listen to the Governor's Weekly Radio Address - Hawai`i State Robotics Exhibition
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| Upcoming Events |
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June 30, Governor Lingle will announce this month's recipients of the Governor's Innovation Awards.
View the Governor's Public Schedule June 30 - July 4, 2008
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| Contact the Governor's Office |
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email: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov
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