Governor David Ige
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Recent News About Governor David Ige
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Restrictions for Hawaii travelers to remain unchanged, though they are 'encouraged' to get a COVID-19 booster shot
Hawaii Gov. David Ige (D) revealed today that Hawaii’s Safe Travels program will continue without alteration at this time, specifically that domestic travelers are not being required to provide proof of COVID-19 booster shots.
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Hawaii leaders honor late Rep. Ezra Kanoho: He 'exemplified integrity and the aloha spirit'
Late Hawaii Rep. Ezra Kanoho, who served nearly 20 years in the State Legislature, is being remembered for his kindness, compassion, humility and smile.
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Oahu Homeowner Assistance Fund established to help those 'negatively impacted by the pandemic'
This month, the state of Hawaii announced a program for homeowners on the island of Oahu, which offers assistance to those who have been heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hawaii Green Business honors 14 venues for 'helping advance the state’s clean energy and sustainable goals'
Fourteen venues and events were recognized in the annual Hawaii Green Business Program Awards Jan. 14, honoring them for energy efficiency and sustainable business practices that will advance the state’s clean energy and sustainability goals.
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Ige: 'Hawaii has been a big part of the solution' to filming safely during the COVID-19 pandemic
Hawaii Gov. David Ige (D) recently announced that Hawaii has become one of the safest spots in the world to film amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, noting that demand for online entertainment has been on the rise.
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Hawaii launches savings program for disabled citizens: 'The disability community fought long and hard to change this'
Gov. David Ige (D) announced the launch for the ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) savings program with the aim of helping the eligible disabled citizens of Hawaii save money and, at the same time, not jeopardize any of the state or federal disability benefits that they are already entitled to.
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Applications are open for relaunched 'Green Jobs Youth Corps' to 'build a restorative economy in Hawaii'
Applications are now open for 130 Green Job Youth Corps jobs, a continuation of the state's Kupu ‘Āina Corps program, to help the environment and the economy, the governor's office announced this week.
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Ige talks about 'the silver linings of the pandemic' at COP26 Climate Change Conference in Scotland
Gov. David Ige (D) participated in several events at the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Hawaii governor releases over $2 million of capital improvement project funding for two locations in Waimea
Gov. David Ige (D) has recently released $2.2 million of capital improvement project funding (CIP) for projects in Waimea.
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National Governors Association WIN grant allows Hawaii to 'focus on digital access and equity'
The National Governors Association (NGA) has chosen the state of Hawaii for the second phase of its Workforce Innovation Network (WIN).
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Hawaii governor sets zero-carbon goal: 'We are embracing big ambitions because we know they lead to big actions'
Hawaii Gov. David Ige (D) is leading a group of legislators and staffers to the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) now underway in Glasgow, Scotland, pledging to reduce to zero-carbon emissions.
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Ige joins groundbreaking on senior affordable housing project 'to be completed by February 2023'
Ho'okahua Development, LLC, welcomed Gov. David Ige (D) and Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Executive Director Denise Iseri-Matsubara to the development team at a groundbreaking for the 105-unit Hale Makana O Moi'ili'ili affordable senior rental housing project, according to a news release from the governor's office.
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Three Hawaii public schools make U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon list: 'This is a proud moment'
Three public schools in Hawaii made the U.S. Department of Education's 2021 list of National Blue Ribbon schools.
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Ige reassures Hawaii: 'There are currently no plans to shut down'
Some experts in the medical field are calling for Hawaii to be shut down for 30 days as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens and there is no crisis plan in sight.
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FDA approves Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine: 'It may give people the needed encouragement to sign up'
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first vaccine to fight COVID-19, now called Comirnaty.
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Almost 88% of Hawaii employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19: 'We're leading by example'
Hawaii has a high percentage of fully vaccinated state employees, but those who interact with the public have a lower rate of vaccination.
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Ige is 'pleased with the vaccination and compliance rates' of Hawaii state employees
The Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD) has reported that many of the state’s employees have been fully vaccinated; however, the numbers do not include the Department of Education and University of Hawaii employees.
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Hawaii County mayor: Rising COVID-19 cases create an 'unbearable strain on our health systems and communities'
In response to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth appealed to Gov. David Ige (D) for the reinstatement of pretravel testing for every person traveling to the Hawaiian Islands.
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End of Hawaii eviction moratorium has come and gone: 'Thanks to vaccines, many residents are now back at work'
With time having run out on Hawaii’s eviction moratorium, struggling renters have resorted to mediation to keep from ending up on the street.
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As COVID-19 numbers soar, Hawaii's health director warns residents: 'We are on fire'
As the delta variant of COVID-19 drives cases higher throughout the state, hospitals across Hawaii are once again being pushed to the breaking point, leading state officials to sound the alarm and take action to slow the spread of the virus.