2009 News Conferences
September 24, 2009 - Blessed Damien's Canonization
Lt. Governor Aiona holds a news conference to announce his plans for the canonization of Blessed Damien and discuss the St. Damien Troop’s upcoming trip to Belgium and Rome.
August 27, 2009
Lt. Governor Aiona holds a news conference with health and education officials to announce the start of the "Stop Flu at School" program aimed at protecting students between ages 5 and 13 from outbreaks of the seasonal flu.
May 11, 2009
Lt. Governor Aiona and officials from the state Department of Health hold a news conference to provide an update on ongoing efforts to stop the spread of seasonal influenza at Hawai`i's public and private schools. The Lt. Governor will also honor six schools for their participation in the school-based influenza immunization program, Protect Hawai`i's Keiki: Stop Flu at School.
March 9, 2009
Lt. Governor Aiona and Laura Thielen, chairperson of the Department of Land & Natural Resources, hold a news conference to announce a partnership between the state and the U.S. Department of Agriculture on an innovative program that will help to strengthen the economy and protect the environment.
