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Kurt Kawafuchi Honored
for Service to State

The Hawai`i Society of Certified Public Accountants honored Kurt Kawafuchi, director of the Department of Taxation as their 2008 Outstanding CPA in Government.

Congratulations
Brigadier General Hara

Governor Lingle honored the service of Col. Gary Hara, chief of staff for the Hawai`i Army National Guard, during a ceremony to promote him to the rank of Brigadier General.

Governor Welcomes
Junior Ambassadors

Governor Lingle welcomed to the Hawai`i State Capitol eight junior ambassadors who will represent Hawai`i at the 20th annual Asian-Pacific Children's Convention in Fukuoka, Japan.

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"This ROC (Robotics Organizing Committee) is the foundation that will carry Hawai`i's innovation to the next level."

- Mark Leon, director of NASA's Robotics Alliance Project. Learn more about this committee as well as robotics programs in the State of Hawai`i.

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"Our revenues are limited.  We must rise to the challenge and be resolute in managing public resources and addressing public needs with efficiency and innovation."

Read and listen to the Governor's Weekly Radio Address - Fiscal Responsibility

July 4, Independence Day. Read a message from Governor Lingle and Lt. Governor Aiona.

July 7, Governor Lingle will sign bills that support efforts to protect Hawai`i's natural and cultural resources and strengthen enforcement of environmental laws.

View the Governor's Public Schedule July 7-12, 2008

email: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov