March

Lt. Governor Encourages Literacy Skills

Lt. Governor Aiona on Monday played a role in a nationwide campaign aimed at making a dent in literacy problems that often start in homes lacking an emphasis on reading and writing.

Financial Literacy in Group's Spotlight

Seeking to help change rash ways of dealing with credit and money across the state, Lt. Governor Aiona called on a group of Hawai`i consumers to ask themselves what they can do to personally commit to a better understanding of financial literacy.

Developing Hawai`i Students' Math, Science Skills

A statewide robotics education program is expected to get a major boost from a new corporate sponsor in the business of reimbursing lenders for the balance remaining on student loans.

Pro Bowl Will Return to Hawai`i Under Two-Year Deal

Lt. Governor Aiona applauded the agreement reached Friday between the Hawai`i Tourism Authority and the National Football League to bring back the Pro Bowl to Hawai`i in 2011 and 2012.

Administration Unveils Plan to Fix Budget

The Lingle-Aiona Administration has crafted a plan that proposes to close an additional $650 million gap in the state budget and allow Hawai`i to get through the rest of fiscal year 2009 without hacking apart vital services, raising taxes or laying off workers.

State Budget Draws Attention of Big Island Businesses

Lt. Governor Aiona recently laid out for businesspeople on the Big Island the Administration's aggressive efforts to straighten out the state's finances.

Conservation program to start on Maui, Big Island

Farmers and ranchers in the state are expected to benefit from a federal program that pays landowners to idle land for conservation, Lt. Governor Aiona said during a news conference Monday at the State Capitol.

Hospitals Reimbursed for Treating Hawai`i's Uninsured

Lt. Governor Aiona and the state's top human services official held a news conference Wednesday to announce that 16 hospitals will be reimbursed $14.4 million in federal funds this year for treating the uninsured who turn to them as a medical last resort.

Lt. Governor Welcomes Home Stryker Brigade

About 4,200 members of the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team marched onto Sills Field at Schofield Barracks on Thursday amid cheers of appreciation for their service overseas as well as personal thanks from Lt. Governor Aiona and other dignitaries.

Stimulus Money to Flow Into Hawai`i Transportation Projects

Lt. Governor Aiona offered his support Monday for plans to spend $246 million in federal stimulus money on statewide transportation projects that could employ more than 3,000 people, by the Administration's estimates.

Hawai`i Reaches Milestone in State's History

Lt. Governor Aiona joined Governor Linda Lingle at a special joint legislative session Wednesday marking the golden anniversary of Hawai`i becoming a state.

Lt. Governor Honored for Family Literacy Work

An advocacy group for literacy recognized Lt. Governor Aiona for the visible role he has played in its cause to build families of lifetime readers in Hawai`i.

Lt. Governor Details State's Finances

In a keynote Tuesday to property owners and resident managers on Maui, Lt. Governor Aiona discussed the Administration's prudent fiscal spending decisions to close the budget gap and improve government for the long term.

Lt. Governor Touts Administration's Budget Blueprint

Lt. Governor Aiona laid out for a group of South Maui residents the steps the Administration is taking to clear financial hurdles facing the state.

Hawai`i CFOs Earn Statewide Spotlight

Lt. Governor Aiona offered his support Thursday to a bank executive who was named Hawai`i's chief financial officer of the year by the Pacific Business News.

Hawai`i Surf Team Set for Contest on World's Stage

Lt. Governor Aiona led a send-off rally Saturday for the Hawai`i Surf Team, which is set to represent the state at an international sporting event.

Recognizing Volunteers Across the State

Attention recently turned to four volunteers and Hawai`i's second-largest bank as they were all recognized for upholding the values of community service.

Administration Unveils Latest Plan to Balance Budget

The Lingle-Aiona Administration has crafted a financial plan to close a $255 million budget gap, allowing the state to get through the rest of 2009 and the next two fiscal years without cutting vital services, raising taxes or laying off workers.

Auto Industry Urged to Help Shape Energy Decisions

Lt. Governor Aiona offered auto executives a broad look at the role their industry can play in an ambitious effort to wean the state from near-complete dependence on oil for its energy needs.

Bar Associations from Western States Meet in Hawai`i

Lt. Governor Aiona opened a conference of lawyers who represent bar associations from 16 states and the Northern Mariana islands with a speech that highlighted the advantages of Hawai`i's system for selecting judges.

Hawai`i Students Make Call to Space Station

The crew of space shuttle Discovery and the International Space Station got a special long-distance phone call Friday from a group of Hawai`i elementary and middle school students.

Robotics Competition Gets Underway at Stan Sheriff Center

Lt. Governor Aiona on Friday helped officially start the 2009 NASA / BAE Systems FIRST in Hawai`i Regional Robotics Competition, featuring 34 high school teams with more than 1,000 students.

Trauma Conference Opens in Hawai`i

Lt. Governor Aiona on Tuesday helped open a conference on preventing and treating trauma by acknowledging the challenges faced by health-care professionals in the state and across the country.

Soldiers with Hawai`i Ties Receive Medal of Honor

Lt. Governor Aiona participated Tuesday in a joint legislative session held in honor of 22 soldiers who died within the past year while stationed in Hawai`i.