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Lingle: Collaboration, sacrifice having positive economic results
Gov. Linda Lingle has issued the following op-ed column: All of us in Hawaii have been deeply impacted by the global recession. We’ve had to make tough decisions and sacrifices – in government, in...
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Governor Memorial Day message
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle has ordered the Hawaii State flag to be flown at half-staff at all state and county buildings on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, from sunrise to noon, in deep respect for...
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Lingle establishes two Hawaii Surfing Reserves
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle has issued an executive order to establish surfing reserves at two of Hawaii’s most important and well-known surfing areas. The executive order “acknowledges the...
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Lingle’s schedule for China-Japan tourism, trade mission
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle leaves Friday, June 4 for a two-week tourism, trade and investment mission to China and Japan. Here is her schedule: * JUNE 4 – 5 Travel from Honolulu to Shanghai....
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Hawaii to host 2010 Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Summit (Aug. 30)
MEDIA RELEASE More than 1,200 local, national, and international participants are expected to attend the 2010 Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo from Aug. 30-Sept. 2 at the Hawaii Convention...
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Update from Lingle’s China-Japan investment mission
Gov. Linda Lingle, along with Annie Wu (left), vice chair of the World Trade Center Association, and fellow special guests, kicking off World Trade Center Association Day at the Shanghai Expo. (Photo...
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Lingle in China: Strengthening partnerships in Guangdong
Gov. Linda Lingle provides opening remarks at the “Invest in Hawaii” Forum at the Westin Hotel Guangzhou. More than 130 people attended the packed seminar to learn more about investment opportunities...
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Lingle in China: Relationships matter in Beijing
Gov. Linda Lingle was hosted at a reception dinner by Chairman Shao Qi Wei, the head of the China National Tourism Association. (Photo courtesy of the Governor's Office) MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda...
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Governor wraps up China mission, heads to Japan
The World’s largest aloha shirt (size 400-XL), provided by Hilo Hattie, takes center stage at Shanghai World Expo during Hawaii Week. (Photo courtesy of the Governor's Office) MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda...
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Hawaii, Okinawa sign partnership on clean energy
MEDIA RELEASE A United States-Japan national agreement on clean energy development was signed June 18 in Tokyo among the U.S. Department of Energy, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the...
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39 bills on governor’s potential veto list
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle has submitted to the state Legislature a list of 39 bills she is considering for potential vetoes. The bills are being considered for potential veto due to various...
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Lingle vetoes bills that discourage investments, charitable contributions
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle has vetoed two tax bills. One would have undermined the state’s efforts to expand the economy and create new jobs, while the other would discourage charitable...
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Lingle, Inouye, Akaka reach deal on Akaka Bill amendments
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle has announced Sens. Dan Inouye and Dan Akaka have publicly indicated the Native Hawaiian Reorganization Act, the Akaka Bill, will be amended to address concerns...
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State flag at half-staff in honor of Richardson (July 9)
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle has ordered the Hawaii state flag at state and county buildings throughout Hawaii to fly at half-staff on Friday, July 9, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of former...
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Lingle sends letter to Senators encouraging Akaka Bill
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle has sent a letter to all U.S. Senators affirming her strong support of the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, also known as the Akaka Bill, and encouraging...
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Jencks named to state Land Use Commission
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle has appointed former Maui Public Works Director Charles Jencks to serve as an interim commissioner on the state Land Use Commission (LUC). Jencks will replace Ransom...
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Lingle, Aiona on selection as ‘Race to the Top’ finalist
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Education announced Hawaii is among 18 states and the District of the Columbia to be selected as a Round 2...
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Lingle statement on $26B federal bailout bill
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle issued the following statement on the passage of the $26 billion federal bailout bill: “While the Democrats in Congress contend this latest federal bailout will not...
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Scheuer nominated as DLNR deputy director of water resources
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle has nominated Jonathan Likeke Scheuer, Ph.D. to serve as the deputy director of water resources for the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). The governor...
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Lingle defends education stimulus fund decisions
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle issued the following statement in response to comments made by an appointed member of a State legislative committee criticizing Hawaii’s use of federal stimulus funds....
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