Issues

The ill effects of drug abuse and underage drinking are among the greatest challenges facing our communities. With support from public officials at all levels, private agencies and communities at large, the Lingle-Aiona Administration has significantly raised the level of awareness and facilitated the development and implementation of more programs to address the multitude of issues related to drug abuse and underage drinking. READ MORE.

Start Living Healthy is the Lingle-Aiona Administration’s statewide health promotion campaign. Funded through the Tobacco Settlement funds, this multimedia educational campaign, with partnerships in both the private and public sectors, is designed to provide the people of Hawai`i with easy to understand information on healthy living.  READ MORE.

This web-portal, developed through a multi-agency response team, comprised of the Hawai`i State departments of Health, Agriculture, Civil Defense, and the Hawai‘i County Civil Defense, provides comprehensive, up-to-date information regarding the current status of VOG on the Big Island of Hawai‘i.  READ MORE.

The Robotics Organizing Committee (ROC) serves as the foundation of support for the six pillars of robotics programming in the state of Hawai`i: FIRST Robotics, Botball, FIRST LEGO League, VEX, Underwater ROV and Micro Robotics. Providing support in areas of fundraising, team development and professional development, ROC seeks to provide a long-term sustainable future for these successful programs.  READ MORE.

The Lingle-Aiona Administration believes strongly that state government should be open and accessible to the people of Hawai`i, and the Constituent Services office works to meet that mandate in a professional, courteous and prompt manner. The purpose of Constituent Services is to provide information about state government and connect citizens to the state departments that can best meet their needs.  READ MORE.

The Hawaiian Islands have played a major role in supporting explorations of the Cosmos within the past century. Clear skies and volcanic peaks have made Hawai`i, a premier site for astronomy and astrophysics. The state university and local aerospace companies are pioneering innovative research and development in global climate monitoring, solar powered energy systems, and other space-based applications to advance both robotic and human activities in the future.  READ MORE.

Lt. Governor Aiona believes that Hawai`i's families form the core of our society. He is committed in helping shape policies intended to strengthen families in Hawai`i, where his assistance efforts ranged from signing laws that protect children from online predators to rolling out after-school programs for students who are vulnerable to risky behaviors caused by a lack of adequate supervision once the school bell rings.  READ MORE.