October
4-Day Work Week Pilot Project Expands
Last week, 269 state employees made the transition to a four-day work week in order to save money, energy and resources.
Lt. Governor Opens New After-School Programs
Lt. Governor Aiona rolled out two more after-school programs recently for middle school students on the Neighbor Islands.
Top State Employees Honored
Lt. Governor Aiona helped honor the state's top employees during the Administration's annual awards ceremony at the State Capitol.
Hawai`i Companies Receive Export Awards
Emphasizing their respective roles in diversifying the state's economy and creating jobs for local businesses, Lt. Governor Aiona helped recognize six Hawai`i exporters who have been honored by the federal government.
Lt. Governor Talks Con Con on Neighbor Islands
Lt. Governor Aiona traveled to Maui and the Big Island this week in part to inform and educate community leaders about the opportunity for a constitutional convention, which Hawai‘i residents have not had in three decades.
State Holds Healthy Living Forum
Lt. Governor Aiona opened the 2008 Hawai`i Physical Activity and Nutrition Forum recently to continue the Administration's efforts to counter health risks associated with a lack of physical activity and unhealthy eating habits that lead to diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity.
State Completes First Test of Four-Day Work Week
Lt. Governor Aiona announced this week that a pilot project to switch state employees to a four-day work week will end Oct. 31, 2008.
Social Services Get Lift From Community-Based Groups
Lt. Governor Aiona recently discussed with non-profit organizations in Hawai`i how to better work with faith-based groups to help solve social problems across the state.
Mental Health Advocates Renew Push For Care
Lt. Governor Aiona officially opened a conference Friday in Hawai`i that brought together more than 200 mental health advocates to the Pacific Beach Hotel in Waikiki.
