#senate confirmation

Gov. Green nominates Tokioka for Hawaiʻi’s economic chief; Senate rejected first choice

After the Senate rejected his first choice, Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green nominated James Kunane Tokioka of Kauaʻi to serve as the Director of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.

Dems Can’t Block Scalia Senate Confirmation

The US Senate on Thursday confirmed Eugene Scalia as Secretary of Labor. 

Pavao Confirmed as Member of State Water Commission

The retired chief of the Hawaii County Department of Water Supply received strong support from a variety of groups and individuals.

Senate Confirms De Lima to Second Board of Education Term

The latest term for De Lima, who serves as the board’s vice chairman, will expire in 2016.

Abercrombie Renominates De Lima to Board of Education

The new term for the Hilo attorney, who has served as the Big Island representative on the board since 2011, would end on June 30, 2016.

Retired County Water Chief Named to State Commission

Milton Pavao, who retired from the county Department of Water Supply in 2011, has been appointed by the governor to the Commission of Water Resource Management.

Masagatani Confirmed to Head Hawaiian Homes Commission

Masagatani has an extensive resume that includes a seven-year stint as the commission’s deputy director.