Public Events http://hawaii.gov/ltgov Lt. Governor Aiona's latest public events. daily 1 2007-11-10T05:38:52Z Should we have a Constitutional Convention? http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/news/events/2008/october/should-we-have-a-constitutional-convention Lt. Governor Aiona participated in a live televised debate on the pros and cons of a constitutional convention. No publisher travis Lt.Gov 2008-10-14T13:53:11Z News Item New Emergency Communications System Launched http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/news/events/2008/september/state-launches-inter-island-emergency Accompanied by U.S. Coast Guard officials, Lt. Governor Aiona on Tuesday announced the launch of a new system that will improve inter-island communications during statewide emergencies. No publisher travis Headline 2008-10-01T20:30:30Z News Item Con Con Discussed at Native Hawaiian Convention http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/news/events/2008/september/con-con-discussed-at-native-hawaiian-convention Lt. Governor Aiona addressed the 7th Annual Native Hawaiian Convention, where he explained the importance of becoming informed about the opportunity of Hawai`i citizens to hold their first constitutional convention in three decades. No publisher travis Headline 2008-10-12T02:13:59Z News Item Read the Parents' Guide on Underage Drinking http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/news/events/2008/september/read-the-parents-guide-on-underage-drinking Think underage drinking doesn't affect a teen's brain? Think again. No publisher travis Headline 2008-10-02T02:31:04Z News Item State Distributes Funds to Hospitals for Charity Care http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/news/events/2008/september/state-reimburses-hospitals-for-charity-care An estimated $13.3 million was reimbursed Monday to 15 hospitals that treated uninsured patients as part of the Lingle-Aiona Administration's ongoing efforts to assist the industry's charity care practices. No publisher travis Headline 2008-10-02T02:02:51Z News Item Lt. Governor Promotes Cycling in Hawai`i http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/news/events/2008/september/news_item.2008-09-30.7022296602 Lt. Governor Aiona led an estimated 4,000 cyclists in their annual ride through Windward O`ahu to promote cycling as a way to incorporate regular exercise into a busy schedule. No publisher travis Headline 2008-10-06T21:13:01Z News Item Traffic to Ease on Maui http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/news/events/2008/september/state-completes-road-widening-on-maui In an address marking the completion of repairs to Haleakala Highway on Maui, Lt. Governor Aiona described the road-widening project as a necessary step to help meet the challenges facing commuters in the months ahead. No publisher travis Headline 2008-10-01T20:33:18Z News Item New Campaign Targets Underage Drinking http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/news/events/2008/september/new-campaign-targets-underage-drinking Lt. Governor Aiona last week announced the start of a new effort to help prevent childhood drinking in Hawai`i, where alcohol remains the No. 1 substance abuse issue among youth across the state. No publisher travis Headline 2008-10-02T01:57:44Z News Item Lt. Governor Addresses State Economy on Maui http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/news/events/2008/september/maui-hotels-rallied-around-good-economic-news Lt. Governor Aiona discussed on Wednesday the Administration's plans to bolster the economy and promote the visitor industry on Maui by combining immediate steps with long-range strategies. No publisher travis Headline 2008-09-19T02:27:52Z News Item Restaurants Turning Focus to Healthy Food Choices http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/news/events/2008/september/restaurants-turning-focus-to-health-food-choices Lt. Governor Aiona encouraged more than 3,100 restaurants statewide Monday to continue playing a greater role in the health of Hawai`i residents by providing nutrition information to their customers. No publisher travis Headline 2008-09-19T02:28:50Z News Item