eNewsletter for the Week of August 19 - 26, 2009

Hawai`i Commemorates 50 Years of Statehood

Lt. Governor Aiona marked Hawai`i's golden anniversary as the 50th state by joining more than 2,100 residents in embracing its history, culture and future.

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New Mechanics Provide Boost to Naval Shipyard

Rallying Community Around Recycling

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Policy Corner

Preparing for flu season

Native Hawaiian Convention

Creating opportunities for small firms

Jobless rate fell in July

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Agriculture Self-Sufficiency

Rallying community around recycling

Sandbox Hawaii: A New Off-Road Playground

UH students return; traffic worsens

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In this economic environment, every little bit of money makes a difference. The same is true for state government. Our dramatic declines in tax revenues have resulted in an unprecedented $2.8 billion budget shortfall. Against this landscape, government must be smart about how it works, devising new strategies in order to serve the public well.

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Quote of the Week

"The jobs created by the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard apprentice program are high-paying, reliable jobs that contribute to our long-term economic recovery and prosperity."

- James R. "Duke" Aiona, Jr.
Lieutenant Governor

Fact of the Week

The Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard contributes more than $600 million annually to Hawai`i's local economy.

Upcoming Events

August 27, Lt. Governor Aiona holds news conference with health and education officials to announce the start of the "Stop Flu at School" program.

August 29, Lt. Governor Aiona and officials from the state Department of Transportation hold news conference to encourage and promote motorcycle safety.

September 1, Lt. Governor Aiona participates in the Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo.

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Contact the Lt. Governor's Office

email: ltgov@hawaii.gov