State of Hawai`i Governor's Update for the Week of May 31 - June 6, 2008

Governor Signs Bills to
Enhance Land Conservation

The North Shore Chamber of Commerce's annual Officers Installation Dinner was the backdrop for Governor Lingle to emphasize the important role of the community in preserving valuable lands and natural resources for future generations.

Pictured: Governor Lingle signs a bill with North Shore community leaders looking on. From left: Representative Michael Magaoay; Bill Paty, chair, Turtle Bay Advisory Working Group; and Lea Hong, director, Trust for Public Lands Hawaiian Islands Program.

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In the News

Governor signs bill to acquire Turtle Bay

New laws better protect Hawai`i pets

Department in Action

Mahalo for Your Service

Pic of the Week

Human Services Rallies in Support of TANF Funding

The Lingle-Aiona Administration called on legislators to reverse their decision to restrict the spending of $28.2 million in federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds for
the upcoming fiscal year.

Congratulations Chief
Petty Officer Eberhart

Honorary Chief Aviation Ordnanceman David Eberhart, assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, was appointed an Honorary Chief Petty Officer during a ceremony at Tripler Army Medical Center.

"Mikey" Forbes Granted
Wish to Meet Governor

Governor Lingle welcomed 12-year-old Michael "Mikey" Forbes to the Hawai`i State Capitol. Forbes has severe hemophilia and he and his family were flown to Hawai`i by the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

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Thought of the Week

"Preservation successes here on the North Shore show how we can create a sustainable model by working together. You have shown the entire state that it's possible."

- Governor Lingle, thanking members of the North Shore community for their leadership and collaborative efforts in building a vision for the region.

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Weekly Radio Address

"My responsibility is to move our state forward, while exercising responsible and prudent fiscal management of our resources."

Read and listen to the Governor's Weekly Radio Address: Restore TANF Anti-Poverty Funds

Upcoming Events

June 11, Governor Lingle will participate in the construction ground blessing for the expansion of the Hawai`i Children's Discovery Center as well as the dedication of a new display at the Filipino House Exhibit.

View the Governor's Public Schedule June 9-13, 2008

Contact the Governor's Office

email: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov