I am grateful and honored to serve as your Lieutenant Governor.  Governor Abercrombie and I continue to be energized, moved and inspired by the people of this great state and your commitment to making Hawai'i a better place. There are many challenges and opportunities ahead and our work is just beginning.   As we move forward, we will continue to listen to your voices, in every community and on every island.  And we will work together to bring about a New Day in Hawai'i.  

Ho'okahi ka 'ilau like ana.  Wield the paddles together.

As part of the Abercrombie administration’s commitment to economic recovery, Lieutenant Governor Brian Schatz is leading the Hawaii Fair Share Initiative (FSI), a program to secure additional Federal and private funds for our state.  FSI will assist government agencies and nonprofits acquire these external funds, and promote the accelerated execution of remaining Federal stimulus dollars.  With these additional resources and revitalized processes, we will be able to fulfill our commitments to provide quality public services to the people of Hawaii, reinvest in our workforce, and fuel our financial restoration.  For more information, please visit www.hawaii.gov/fsi.