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State of Hawaiʻi sells $800 million of general obligation bonds
“Despite challenging conditions in the broader bond markets this year, the Hawaiʻi was able to generate strong demand for its bonds. This demonstrates the market’s continued confidence in the State’s ability to prudently manage its long-term financial responsibilities,” said Gov. Ige.
Maui Now Survey Results: majority report increase in household expenses, 67% believe the quality of public education declined
In September 2022, only 5% of Maui Now survey respondents reported that the quality of public education in Hawaiʻi has improved, 29% said the quality stayed about the same, and 67% said that quality declined.
Gov. Ige traveling to San Francisco for bond rating meetings
Gov. David Ige travels to San Francisco today for a series of meetings with credit rating agencies. The governor and members of his team are working to secure favorable bond ratings in an effort to allow the state to borrow money at the lowest interest rates possible.
Gov. Ige travels to Japan on sister-state mission
Governor David Ige departed on Thursday to Japan for sister-state missions in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi Prefecture.
More than 100,000 residents could qualify for affordable connectivity program
Currently, more than 29,000 households across Hawai‘i are enrolled in the ACP, providing more than $7 million in benefits locally. It is estimated that more than 100,000 Hawai‘ihouseholds could qualify for the ACP.
Gov. Ige to attend Western Governors’ Association conference
Gov. Ige will join the group of bi-partisan western governors to discuss pressing issues facing the region, such as land use, rural healthcare, the threat of wildfire events, cybersecurity, transportation infrastructure, drought and more.
Bills help address the physician workforce shortage, especially on the neighbor islands
The Hawaiʻi Physician Workforce Assessment Project Report indicates that Hawaiʻi is in need of at least 750 doctors, with the greatest statewide shortage being in primary care specialties. The proportional need is greatest on the neighbor islands, with both Maui and Hawaiʻi County experiencing a physician shortage of 40%.
Gov. Ige signs bills advancing Hawaiʻi’s clean energy economy
The bills signed into law relate to climate mitigation, energy efficiency, renewable portfolio standards, and zero emission vehicle fueling rebates.
Gov. Ige signs bills supporting more affordable housing, ʻOhana Zones
Governor David Ige signed three bills into law on Friday that he said supports the state’s ongoing effort to build more affordable homes and provide families and individuals experiencing homelessness with the services they need.
Gov. Ige signs gun inspection bill
Gov. David Ige signed HB2075 (Act 030), restoring part of a previous gun law that was struck down by a federal court last year.
Revenues return amid “unusual” legislative session after two years of COVID hardships
As the 2022 Hawaiʻi State Legislative Session came to a close, Governor David Ige reflected upon the shift from deficits during the first two years of the pandemic, to financial recovery and restoration of funding for various initiatives this year.
250 attend gala fundraiser for Maui social service programs
More than 250 attendees of Maui Economic Opportunity’s “We are ‘Ohana” Gala fundraiser, enjoyed a night of Hawaiian music and entertainment by Jeff Peterson and Amy Hānaiali‘i, as they learned about the breadth of the nonprofit agency’s reach.
State announces transition from emergency response to public health management
Governor David Ige announced today the state’s transition from emergency response to public health disease management.
Ige travels to Washington, D.C. for National Governors Association meeting
Gov. Ige will participate in a session with US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and attend various meetings on topics that include drought, COVID-19, and infrastructure funding.
Public Utilities Commission Chairman James Griffin to Step Down
Public Utilities Commission chairman James Griffin has informed Gov. David Ige that he will be stepping down from the PUC at the end of his term, which expires on June 30, 2022.
HIDOE schools expected to resume in-person learning after winter break
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education is expected to resume in-person learning following winter break.
Gov. Ige suspends in-person meeting provision as COVID-19 cases rise
Governor David Ige signed an emergency proclamation temporarily suspending an upcoming provision in Hawaiʻi’s Sunshine Law that would have mandated at least one in-person location be held for public meetings.
Gov. Ige’s Budget Calls for Increased Funds for Pandemic Response, Critical Services
“This budget request is very different from budget requests of the previous two years, when we had to cut more than $1 billion, and all state agencies were forced to slash spending. This year, the economy has improved more quickly than anticipated,” said Gov. Ige.
‘Āina Corps Program Relaunches with 130 Open Jobs
Applications are opening for 130 new positions designed to help both the environment and the economy as part of the Hawaiʻi response to the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Gov. Ige Joins Panel Discussion at COP26 Climate Change Conference in Scotland
Gov. Ige outlined what Hawaiʻi has done so far, and initiatives he hopes to implement in the future to combat climate change. They include preparing for electric planes for inter-island flights, requiring state employees to rent electric vehicles when on business trips and planting 100 million trees across the state by 2030.
