State of Hawai`i Governor's Update for the Week of August 29 - September 5, 2009

Governor Delivers
Web Address to all the
People of Hawai`i

Governor Lingle delivered an address via the internet to provide an update on the State budget, public employee union labor negotiations and binding arbitration with the Hawai`i Government Employees Association and United Public Workers. Watch and read the Governor's address.

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In the News

Public housing getting facelift

Governor appoints new DHHL deputy director

Protecting Residents

New Affordable Rentals Open

Medication Distributed as Part of Response Exercise

The Department of Health this week began distributing antiviral medication to all neighbor islands and prepared hospitals for emergency distribution with a full-scale, multi-agency emergency response exercise. "Public health emergencies rarely wait for a convenient time, and we see this as an opportunity to test ourselves in challenging circumstances," said Dr. Chiyome Fukino.

Int'l Women's Leadership Conference to Inspire

Bringing together women leaders from nations around the world for the sixth year in a row, Governor Lingle's International Women's Leadership Conference is sure to inspire! Register today and join Hawai`i's women from the fields of business, marketing, media, health care, government, international relations at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and Resort, September 22, 2009.

State Opens Affordable Rentals for Veterans

A dedication ceremony was held this week for 80 newly renovated apartments specifically for U.S. military veterans. Hale Uhiwai Nalu at Kalaeloa is the result of a public-private collaboration between the State of Hawai`i's Hawai`i Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, First Hawaiian Bank and Cloudbreak Hawai`i, LLC.

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Quote of the Week

"I also believe that temporary furloughs reflect the values of Hawai`i - the values of pulling together during tough times, sharing the benefits when times are good, and sharing the sacrifices when they are not so good."

- Governor Lingle, reiterating her belief that temporarily furloughing state employees is the preferred alternative to realize the labor savings needed to close the state's budget shortfall in a web address to the people of Hawai`i.

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Weekly Radio Address

"I remain confident we will emerge from this economic downturn stronger than before. But I am asking our residents to be aware that our state government will look and operate differently in the years ahead due to fact that we have significantly less revenue."

Read and listen to the Governor's Weekly Radio Address: Necessary Labor Savings

Upcoming Events

September 9, Governor Lingle will deliver remarks at the 2009 Hawai`i Business Top 250 Luncheon.

View the Governor's public schedule: September 7-11, 2009

Contact the Governor's Office

email: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov