July

Hawai`i Improves as Good Place to Do Business

Reflecting successful efforts by the Lingle-Aiona Administration to improve Hawai`i business and investment climate, Forbes magazine released its annual list of best states to do business on Thursday that ranks Hawai`i 10 spots higher than last year.

State Starts 4-Day Work Week Pilot Project

The Lingle-Aiona Administration will implement a four-day work week pilot project at the State Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD) starting Monday, August 4, 2008 and ending October 31, 2008.

New Agriculture Alternative Energy Loans Available

As part of the Lingle-Aiona Administration's ongoing efforts to increase renewable energy generation and reduce the state's dependence on imported oil, the Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is now accepting loan applications from agricultural and aquacultural operations.

Robotics Students' Career Opportunities are Sky High

Members of Hawai`i's Air National Guard showcased future career opportunities for student robotics team participants from `Iolani, Waiakea, Hilo and McKinley High Schools.

Innovation Awards Celebrate Ingenuity

Governor Lingle recognized three recipients of the Governor's Innovation Awards for their ingenuity and commitment to developing creative ways to improve Hawai`i and help the state meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Executive Chef Joins Conference

The fifth annual International Women's Leadership Conference has cooked up a special opportunity for those who register early. Register by August 22 to enjoy an exclusive breakfast with Cristeta Comerford, the first female White House Executive Chef.

Administration Maintains Focus on Infrastructure Improvements

Building on her Administration's focus on investing in critical infrastructure and capital improvement projects, Governor Lingle released $3,340,000 this week to finance improvement projects at public schools statewide.

Hawai`i at Forefront of Clean Energy Talks

Traveling at the invitation of the U.S. Department of Energy, Governor Lingle participated in a one-day conference in Nassau followed by a training workshop in Colorado aimed at strengthening our state's role as a global leader in alternative energy.

Veterans Thank Governor for Support

Members of the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Club visited the State Capitol to present Governor Lingle with a commemorative medallion in appreciation of her support for their organization and all Hawai`i veterans.

Governor Welcomes Nation's Budget Officers

Governor Lingle highlighted the important role of budget officers in the day-to-day operations of state governments as she and State Budget and Finance Director Georgina Kawamura welcomed state budget officers from across the nation for the annual meeting of the National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO).