State of Hawai`i Governor's Update for the Week of May 23-29, 2009

Governor to Address
People of Hawai`i

Following the Council on Revenues' most recent reduced revenue forecast, Governor Lingle will address the public at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 1 on television, radio and webcast. The Governor will discuss options to close the immediate shortfall projected and outline the state's path to economic recovery.

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Building Communities

Mahalo for Your Sacrifice

Administration Seeks Input

OHA Presents DHHL
with $3M for Housing

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Chairperson Haunani Apoliona presented a $3 million check to Hawaiian Homes Commission Chairman Micah Kane in a ceremony this week that highlighted the continued commitment between the trusts to provide affordable housing for native Hawaiians while improving the quality of life for surrounding communities.

Honoring the Service of
1st Lt. Roslyn Schulte

Governor Lingle joined the people of Hawai`i this week in mourning the loss of Air Force 1st Lt. Roslyn Schulte, who died May 20 of wounds sustained by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. Lt. Schulte volunteered to deploy to Afghanistan in February to help Afghan military leaders learn to gather and interpret intelligence.

Comprehensive Review
of Legislation Continues

As the Lingle-Aiona Administration continues a comprehensive process of reviewing legislation passed this session by the Legislature, Governor Lingle is encouraging the public to provide input and comments on 250 bills. A list of these bills may be found here. The Governor has until July 15 to sign, veto or allow the measures to become law without her signature.

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Past Updates

Quote of the Week

"We will be moving forward with repair and upgrades of harbor facilities that can be done with money already in hand and by using staff and volunteers to do labor where possible."

- Ed Underwood, administrator of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, sharing the department's commitment to preserving Hawai`i's outdoor recreational facilities.

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Weekly Radio Address

"While I have been trying to negotiate fair labor agreements for our public employees, the public union leaders have not yet come to grips with the severity of the budget crisis. They need to work together with us to help overcome the financial challenges we face as a state."

Read and listen to the Governor's Weekly Radio Address: Council on Revenues Update

Upcoming Events

June 4, As part of the state's ongoing efforts to modernize the state's small boat harbors, Governor Lingle will join Department of Land and Natural Resources Director Laura Thielen at the dedication of the new Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor Docks B, C and D.

View the Governor's public schedule: June 1-7, 2009

Contact the Governor's Office

email: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov