February 5, 2009 - Governor's Weekly Radio Address - Planning Now for the Future

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"The state Capitol is alive with activity as the legislative session gets underway. It will be both a challenging, yet opportune time for our state to focus on near-term obligations, while proposing long-term initiatives.

Programs include upgrades to our transportation infrastructure through a comprehensive Highways Modernization Plan; a Recreational Renaissance plan to reinvigorate our state parks, trails, small boat harbors and forest reserves, and the creation of a new Hawai`i Communications Commission which will focus on enhancing the state’s broadband and information technology infrastructure.

In addition to these critical infrastructure improvements, we're working to increase our food self-sufficiency as well as continuing our pursuit of a clean energy future for Hawai`i. 

By gathering public input about these initiatives and working collaboratively, we will be successful in charting a brighter future for Hawai`i. I encourage you to get involved by visiting my website, www.hawaii.gov/gov."