State of Hawai`i Governor's Update for the Week of May 2-8, 2009

GOVERNOR VETOES TAX MEASURES THAT WILL STALL RECOVERY

As residents and businesses across the state are facing challenges as the result of today's global economic environment, Governor Lingle vetoed three bills that would raise taxes on residents, visitors and businesses, cause further job losses, and delay our economic recovery. "[Legislators] can't tax their way to prosperity. They can't tax their way out of this economic crisis," said Governor Lingle.

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Protecting Residents, Visitors

Department in Action

Hawai`i Hosts Nation's Largest Botball Tournament

Governor Lingle and Lt. Governor Aiona joined 42 Hawai`i teams representing 38 Hawai`i schools from O`ahu, Kaua`i, Maui and the Big Island on Saturday to kick off the largest Botball tournament in the nation.

State Continues to Monitor and Investigate H1N1 Cases

The Department of Health continues to work to quickly identify and reduce the spread of H1N1 influenza and risk to the public following confirmation from the CDC on five cases of H1N1 Influenza A in Hawai`i this week.

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State to Launch Online
Unemployment Claims Filing

The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, announced this week that the department's Unemployment Insurance Division will begin accepting initial unemployment claims over the internet starting May 11, 2009.

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Quote of the Week

"I believe the people of Hawai`i are looking to us to set a positive example of collaboration, and to agree on labor contracts that are fair to public employees but that also reflect a sense of shared sacrifice during these historically difficult economic times."

- An excerpt from Governor Lingle's web address to the people of Hawai`i. Watch and read her address.

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Weekly Radio Address

"Actions taken by our State Legislature this session to raise taxes, as well as its failure to take action on important initiatives, will delay our economic recovery. By focusing only on special interests and not on the broader public interests, their decisions are going to make life harder for the people of Hawai`i."

Read and listen to the Governor's Weekly Radio Address: 2009 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

Upcoming Events

May 13, Governor Lingle will deliver the keynote address at the 12th annual Travel Weekly Hawai`i Leadership Forum.

View the Governor's public schedule: May 11-15, 2009

Contact the Governor's Office

email: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov