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State of Hawai`i Governor's Update for the Week of December 13-19, 2008

 $1.8 Billion Capital Improvements Plan to  Bolster Economy Statewide

As part of the Lingle-Aiona Administration's focus on collaborative actions to stimulate the economy and create jobs, Governor Lingle, neighbor island mayors, legislators, construction industry executives and labor leaders unveiled a sweeping plan to implement $1.8 billion in public infrastructure improvement projects statewide.
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State Sells $125.2 Million in Highway Revenue Bonds  

Statewide System
to Notify Victims

  

Homeless Transitional Facilities Provide
a "Home for
the Holidays"

  

Birth Center Brings Community Together

  

 

 

  
 In the News

 

 Department in Action

 Mahalo for Your Service

Season's Greetings!

Building Communities, Fulfilling Dreams

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands offered the first 111 turnkey homes to lessees in the East Kapolei I community this week. "This is not just about building houses, it's about fulfilling dreams and building communities," said Governor Lingle.

National Guard Assists Residents with Storm Relief 

To provide relief for residents affected by a recent severe storm system, Hawai`i National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have been activated to assist Red Cross and State Civil Defense efforts at the Red Cross Disaster Assistance and Recovery Center.

Happy Holidays from the Governor and Lt. Governor  

As we gather to celebrate the holiday season with loved ones and friends, Governor Lingle and Lt. Governor Aiona encourage Hawai`i residents to share their appreciation for family members and neighbors, and especially the men and women of the armed forces serving overseas.

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 Upcoming Events



View the Governor's public schedule: December 20-26, 2008
 Quote of the Week 

"Housing for the poor does not have to be poor housing and we're not going to accept that level of work."

- Governor Lingle, sharing her Administration's commitment to finding solutions to homelessness at the dedication of Ulu Ke Kukui transitional shelter in Ma`ili.

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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
 Contact the Governor's Office

email: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov