State of Hawai`i Governor's Update for the Week of June 6-12, 2009

$725.3 Million Bond Sale to Fund Capital Improvement Projects Statewide

While the economy is a top concern for families and businesses across the state and nation, the Lingle-Aiona Administration's work to invest in infrastructure and advance capital improvement projects are more important than ever.

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$725.3M in Hawai`i bonds snapped up by investors

Council on Revenues' Projections

Honoring Hawai`i's Kupuna

Mahalo for Your Service

Highlighting Hawai`i's Diversity

State Honors
Senior Volunteers

The State of Hawai`i Executive Office on Aging and the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs honored the contributions of kupuna to Hawai`i during a recognition luncheon at Washington Place this week. The State recognized eight honorees for their dedicated service to their communities.

Congratulations,
Major General Pawling

Governor Lingle joins the people of Hawai`i in thanking Major General Peter S. Pawling for his service. MG Pawling left his current post as commander of the 154th Wing, Hawai`i Air National Guard to become mobilization assistant to the commander of United States Pacific Command.

Honolulu Niigata Kenjin
Kai Celebrates Centennial

Emphasizing the importance of perpetuating traditions and sharing Japanese culture with the people of Hawai`i, Governor Lingle celebrated the centennial anniversary of the Honolulu Niigata Kenjin Kai. The club provides a social venue for people who trace their roots to Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

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Quote of the Week

"It's tremendous. We have a good reputation because we're doing all the right things."

- Governor Lingle, highlighting the state's strong reputation in the bond market, as evidenced by Moody's Investors Service, Standard & Poor's Ratings Service and Fitch Ratings recent affirmation of the State's bond ratings of Aa2, AA and AA, respectively.

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Weekly Radio Address

"We have already saved $2 billion through spending restrictions, debt restructuring, using special funds and maximizing federal stimulus funds. In addition, we will furlough all state employees. This is not something we want to do, but it is something we must do to meet the revenue shortfall."

Read and listen to the Governor's Weekly Radio Address: Budget and Labor Savings

Upcoming Events

June 19, Governor Lingle will address Hilo Rotary members and update them on the state's efforts to address the projected budget shortfall while focusing on the long-term transformation of Hawai`i's economy.

View the Governor's public schedule: June 15-20, 2009

Contact the Governor's Office

email: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov