April

Governor Vetoes "Card Check" Bill

Governor Lingle vetoed a bill that would eliminate a worker's right to a secret ballot election when deciding whether or not to have union representation in the workplace.

Robots Rule Georgia Dome

Hundreds of robots rocked the Georgia Dome in Atlanta as 20,000 people gathered to watch the "Super Bowl of Smarts," the FIRST Robotics Competition Championship.

Governor's Innovation Award Launched

Governor Lingle announced the launch of the Governor's Innovation Award to acknowledge and encourage innovation across all sectors in Hawai`i.

Governor Observes Day of Valor

Governor Lingle participated in the 66th anniversary commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan - Day of Valor, an event to pay tribute to the valor, gallantry and service of Filipino, American and other Allied defenders of Bataan and Corregidor.

Less Than 20 Days Left in Legislative Session

There are less than 20 days left in the 2008 legislative session and now is the critical time to make your voice heard on key issues, including energy independence, affordable housing, tax relief, an innovation economy and protection of natural resources.

$4.6 Million Released for Hospitals

Governor Lingle released $4,667,000 this week for improvements to public health facilities on Maui and Kaua`i.

Department of Taxation Offers Curbside Drop-Off

The Department of Taxation reminds Hawai`i taxpayers that the deadline to file state income tax returns is Monday, April 21.

National Robotics Championships Next Week!

Governor Lingle will join six Hawai`i high school teams (Radford, Honoka`a, Waialua, Waiakea, McKinley and Sacred Hearts Academy) who are competing in the "Super Bowl of Smarts" - the FIRST Robotics Competition Championships in Atlanta on April 17-19, 2008.

Chief of Staff Speaks Before U.S. Senate

Appearing in the U.S. Congress Thursday on a panel discussing the Hawai`i airline market, Chief of Staff Barry Fukunaga shared the Lingle-Aiona Administration's concern over how the end of operations by Aloha Airlines and ATA Airlines could impact the state.

Help Provided to Former Aloha, ATA Employees

Former employees of Aloha Airlines and ATA Airlines participated in informational briefings, attended job fairs and filed for unemployment with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.