State of Hawai`i Governor's Update for the Week of October 10-16, 2009

Governor Testifies
in Support of Maui
Agricultural Land, Jobs

This week, Governor Lingle attended a meeting of the Commission on Water Resource Management to testify in support of preserving nearly 35,000 acres of agricultural land on Maui and protecting the jobs of more than 800 workers and their families who depend on water for their livelihoods.

More Top Stories This Week

	State, Hawai`i Government Employees Association Reach Tentative Agreement			Seasonal, H1N1 Vaccinations Available

In the News

Honolulu airport opens $13.2M concourse with moving walkway

Direct flights from Beijing get U.S. OK

Investing in Infrastructure

Excellence in Government

Focus on Agriculture

New International Arrivals
Corridor Opens at HNL

State transportation and tourism leaders dedicated the first phase of the new International Arrivals Corridor at the Honolulu International Airport. The corridor, located on the third level of the `Ewa Concourse, provides an easy, secure route to the Federal Inspection Services area for 30 to 40 percent of arriving international passengers.

Governor Honors Top
State Employees

Governor Lingle and Chief of Staff Barry Fukunaga honored the accomplishments of state employees during the annual Governor's Awards Ceremony. This year, 17 team nominees, 12 manager nominees and 18 employee nominees competed to be selected as the State Team of the Year, Manager of the Year and Employee of the Year, respectively.

"A Day on the Farm" Promotes Awareness

Governor Lingle and Sandra Lee Kunimoto, director of the Department of Agriculture joined Hawai`i residents at "A Day on the Farm," an event dedicated to supporting farmers in the Kamilonui Valley, located in Hawai`i Kai. "Not only is agriculture an important part of the economy, but it is an important part of our lifestyle as well," Governor Lingle said.

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Quote of the Week

"The State is very pleased that we have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the Hawai`i Government Employees Association. We believe this contract is in the best interest of the State and its employees and we hope the employees will ratify the contract."

- Governor Lingle, sharing her thoughts on the tentative agreement reached with the Hawai`i Government Employees Association.

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Weekly Radio Address

"Getting vaccinated for both the seasonal flu and H1N1 is a safe, common sense, preventative step that can help keep our community healthy."

Read and listen to the Governor's Weekly Radio Address: Keiki Flu Vaccination: Safe Prevention

Upcoming Events

October 23, Governor Lingle will deliver remarks at the Hawai`i Council on Economic Education's (HCEE) annual dinner. HCEE seeks to promote and improve the teaching of economics in Hawai`i's public and private schools and increase the economic and financial literacy of Hawai`i's students and residents.

View the Governor's public schedule: October 19-23, 2009

Contact the Governor's Office

email: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov