State of Hawai`i Governor's Update for the Week of September 27 - October 3, 2008

Economy Focus:
Investing in Infrastructure

Governor Releases More Than
$6 Million for Improvements, Participates in Economic Discussions

While the economy is a top concern for families and businesses across the state and nation, the Lingle-Aiona Administration's pro-active initiatives to ensure a strong economic future for Hawai`i are more important than ever.

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	Robots Set to Rock Maui			Expanding Federal Partnerships

In the News

QExA shows promise as senior healthcare model

Hospitals get $13M for charity care

Towers now link disaster response

Rockfall, stream projects funded

Department in Action

Mahalo for Your Service

Conserving Natural Resources

Renewable Energy
Project Moves Forward

The Lingle-Aiona Administration continues to lead by example in the pursuit of clean and renewable energy. DOT announced the selection of Hoku Solar to design, engineer and install photovoltaic power systems at airports across Hawai`i.

Dept. of Agriculture Honors
"Cream of the Crop"

In recognition of their hard work throughout the year, Sandra Lee Kunimoto, director of the Department of Agriculture, honored the department's outstanding employees and presented the Manager of the Year and Employee of the Year awards.

Workshop Shares Tips
to Conserve, Restore Land

The Department of Land and Natural Resources is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to offer a free workshop on conservation and restoration of private lands.

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Thought of the Week

"I have to give credit to this administration and Human Services Director Lillian Koller, who has made all kinds of efforts during the past six years to work with the (congressional) delegations to get federal dollars we never got under previous administrations."

- Richard Meiers, president and CEO, Healthcare Association of Hawai`i, sharing his appreciation for the Lingle-Aiona Administration's initiative to maximize federal funds to help Hawai`i's hospitals provide charity care for uninsured patients.

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Weekly Radio Address

"A constitutional convention, or concon, would provide the opportunity to address long-standing issues facing our state, including restructuring the public education system, increasing access and affordability to quality health care, protecting important agricultural lands and expanding legislative options, such as public initiative and referendum."

Read and listen to the Governor's Weekly Radio Address, presented this week by Lt. Governor Aiona: Constitutional Convention

Upcoming Events

October 8, Governor Lingle will deliver remarks to open the sixth annual Asia-Pacific Homeland Security Summit and Expo.

View the Governor's public schedule: October 6-12, 2008

Contact the Governor's Office

email: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov