Gov. Ige delivered his fifth State of the State address today, focusing on early childhood education, affordable housing and the transient accommodations tax.

In his address, Governor Ige focused on expanding successful programs to increase affordable housing, reduce homelessness, and create educational and job...

Governor David Ige delivered his third State of the State Address today. The address focused on transforming schools to better prepare kids for the future...

He asked that A&B and Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa work to keep these lands in agriculture as a first priority. "This is a long-term top agenda item for everyone who loves what Hawaiʻi stands for and where we came from as a people," he said.

Governor Linda Lingle delivered her eighth and final State of the State Address today. The governor outlined priorities for the legislative session including a specific proposal to change the state’s rainy day fund, renaming and revising it to a Fiscal Stabilization Fund to shield Hawaii in future years from the need to raise taxes during... Read more »

January 26, 2009 Senate President Hanabusa, Speaker Say, Lt. Governor and Mrs. Aiona, former Governor Ariyoshi, former Governor Waihe`e and Mrs. Waihe`e, members of the Legislature, cabinet members, Chief Justice Moon, Chair Apoliona, Mayor Tavares, Mayor Kenoi, military leaders, members of the Consular Corps, distinguished guests, and to the people of Hawai`i…good morning and aloha!... Read more »