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Governor Highlights Progress, Identifies Challenges

Governor Abercrombie delivered a status report to lawmakers on his New Day Plan, saying the state closed a $214 million deficit. He also warned of looming challenges ahead.

LINGLE CALLS HGEA OFFER UNACCEPTABLE; NON-UNION LAYOFFS MOVED FORWARD TO SEPT. 16

Governor Linda Lingle will hold an emergency meeting with her cabinet directors over the weekend to identify additional spending reductions needed to close the growing budget shortfall.  Today, Lingle said reductions will likely include additional layoffs in order to realize labor savings. The meeting comes on the heels of a reduced revenue forecast that is […]