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Hawai‘i governor touts ‘historic’ tax cut’s benefits for working families
Gov. Green also signed Senate Bill 1035 on Monday, which exempts certain medical services from the state’s general excise tax.
Building industry in Hawai‘i recognizes graduating class of journeymen carpenters
Thirteen Big Island residents graduated the Hawai‘i Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Fund apprenticeship program last Saturday.
Hawai‘i Elections Commission to meet Monday
The public may join the Monday, April 17, meeting through several in-person and distance options.
Hawaiian Electric, parent company tout progress in new reports
Included in the Hawaiian Electric report are generation maps that feature nearly a dozen utility-scale renewable energy projects that are scheduled to be completed between now and 2025.
DCCA Wins Award for Digital Government
Hawai‘i’s DCCA Professional & Vocational Licensing Division’s MyPVL service won at the 3rd annual Center for Digital Government, Government Experience Awards.
Gov. Ige Names New DLIR Deputy Director
Gov. David Ige has appointed Anne E. Perreira-Eustaquio deputy director of the Hawai‘i Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
HPD Cites 547, Arrests 11 on Mauna Kea
HPD officers wrote 547 citations over the last week as the department continued ramped up enforcement on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Gov. Ige Names New Director of Budget & Finance
Gov. David Ige has appointed Neal Miyahira as director of the Department of Budget and Finance.
Zonta Club of Hilo’s Strangulation Bill Signed Into Law
Gov. David Ige signed SB 1037 on July 2, 2019. The bill was introduced by the Zonta Club of Hilo and sponsored by Hawai‘i State Sen. Lorraine Inouye.
Governor Names Suzuki Interim Director of DOTAX
Suzuki has served as a senior executive assistant at DOTAX, managing the $60 million Tax System Modernization (TSM) program.
Gov. Ige Vetoes 18 Measures; 2 Will Become Law Without His Signature
Gov. David Ige notified legislative leaders and key lawmakers on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, that he will veto 18 of 20 bills on his Intent to Veto list.
Rep. San Buenaventura Comments on Veto of Forfeiture Bill
Rep. Joy A. San Buenaventura (Puna) released a statement on the veto of House Bill 748 by Gov. David Ige on July 8, 2019.
Gov. Ige Signs Bill for New Aloha Stadium
Gov. David Ige signed a bill on Monday, July 8, 2019, that aims to breathe new life into Aloha Stadium and surrounding areas.
Gov. Ige Signs Affordable Housing, Health, Fireworks, Women’s Caucus Bills
Gov. David Ige signed a bill that will dedicate millions of dollars to the state’s effort to create more housing that people can afford.
Hawai‘i Governor Signs Multiple Bills Into Law
Gov. David Ige signed a series of bills into law, ranging from kupuna care, homelessness and mental health, traffic safety, elections and health.
Governor Seeking to Fill State Government Vacancies
Gov. David Ige is recruiting qualified, dedicated individuals interested in working for state government.
Gov. Ige Appoints Human Resources Development Deputy Director
Gov. David Ige has appointed Andrew Garrett as deputy director of the state Department of Human Resources Development.
Women’s Legislative Caucus Introduces 2019 Bills Package
The Women’s Legislative Caucus of the Hawai‘i State Legislature has introduced its legislative package to address a series of issues facing women in the state.
Speaker Saiki Delivers Remarks at 1st 2019 Legislative Session
Hawai‘i House Speaker Scott K. Saiki delivered opening day remarks at the 2019 Legislative Session on Jan. 16, 2019.
Transform Hawai‘i Government Applauds Appointment of New State CIO
Transform Hawai‘i Government: “Transform Hawai‘i Government released a statement regarding Gov. David Ige’s appointment of Douglas G. Murdock as CIO of the State of Hawai‘i.”
