Governor David Ige
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Recent News About Governor David Ige
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Ige’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate sparks lawsuits: 'The number of cases and hospitalizations are all trending up dramatically'
After enacting a mandate requiring all state and county employees to be vaccinated, or subjected to regular COVID-19 testing, Gov. David Ige (D) now finds himself the target of lawsuits by the workers he had hoped to protect.
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Ige warns Hawaii residents: 'The delta variant has truly changed the COVID-19 pandemic here in the islands'
The Hawaii Department of Health has determined that Hawaii County has reached the "community spread" level of COVID-19, according to Big Island Now.
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Governor's Emergency Education Relief grants 'will support students' dreams and aspirations' in Hawaii
Several schools, colleges and other educational institutions across Hawaii have received 31 grants totaling $8.1 million through Gov. David Ige's (D) Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund.
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‘I look forward to meeting my constituents as soon as possible’: Clark appointed by Ige to fill Hawaii House seat
Linda Ann Ha‘i Clark (D) was appointed by Gov. David Ige (D) to represent Hawaii's House District 13, which was left vacant after former Rep. Lynn DeCoite (D) was appointed to the Hawaii Senate District 7.
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Hawaii eviction moratorium scheduled to end in August: 'Many residents are now back at work'
The eviction moratorium is seeing its final days after Gov. David Ige (D) notified the public that the last day will be Friday, Aug. 6.
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Three counties receive $5 million for the purchase of electric buses: 'Hawaii has been a leader in clean energy'
The Hawaii Department of Transportation and surrounding counties are taking a ride on the green side after receiving over $5 million in federal funding for the purchase of electric buses, announced by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) on July 2.
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Ige signs bill expanding Hawaii's use of electric vehicles: 'Hawaii is still heavily reliant on imported oil'
Gov. David Ige recently signed into law three pieces of House legislation that promote Hawaii's transition to clean ground transportation, according to a report by Big Island Now.
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Hawai'i Wildlife Fund supports new marine laws that will help manage ‘precious nearshore resources’
The mission of the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund (HWF) to protect native wildlife is getting a boost with nine marine-related bills recently signed into law.
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Ige signs nine new marine-conservation laws on World Oceans Day
In honor of World Oceans Day on Tuesday, June 8, Hawai'i Gov. David Ige signed nine bills intended to protect local marine life through regulations that will lead to an increase in tourism taxes.
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Hawaii breaks ground on second veterans home: 'The home will be open to all veterans living in Hawaii'
Hawaii will have a second state home for veterans by 2023.
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Hawaii tourism surges as the pandemic wanes: 'Today we’re fully booked, tomorrow booked up already'
Hawaii businesses have been surprised by the influx of tourists lately and were not fully prepared for the surge.
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Staffing shortages persist in Hawaii: 'We weren't ready for the normal business that came'
Even with the COVID-19 pandemic in decline in recent months, there are still staffing shortages across Hawaii.
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Ige approves 'spectators for outdoor sports' with social distancing and small family groups
Gov. David Ige has approved a request from the city of Honolulu to allow spectators at outdoor sporting events, effective immediately.
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Thermal temperature screening and facial imaging will 'bring Hawaii closer to reaching the new normal at our airports'
Hawaii’s five major airports that accept trans-Pacific flights have implemented the operation of Phase III of the thermal temperature screening and facial imaging project.
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Hawaii's moratorium on evictions is set to expire, but 'there’s still a lot of money on the table to help both the landlord and the tenant'
With less than a week before the statewide moratorium on evictions expires, advocates for tenants say the courts may get swamped if the moratorium isn't extended after Tuesday, June 8, and relief will no longer be provided to those who could have used it.
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Hawaii allows ocean sports to resume in June: 'They are a part of our culture and a way of life'
Gov. David Ige has announced that surfing tournaments and other ocean sports competitions will finally be allowed to resume beginning in June; ocean sports had been suspended as a precaution during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ige: Lifting Hawaii's outdoor mask mandate is the 'right next step' as vaccinations continue
Gov. David Ige has taken a leap towards a more normal pre-pandemic way of life by lifting mask requirements outdoors, allowing ocean sports and announcing that several counties in Hawaii are on track to have fewer pandemic restrictions for businesses and social gatherings.
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Hawaii tourism and government officials concerned legislation will give state 'highest lodging taxes in the nation'
Hawaii's hotel tax could increase by nearly 30% if House Bill 862 (HB 862) is passed, allowing the state's four counties to increase fees and possibly weaken the state's hotel industry.
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Ige says masks will no longer be required outdoors: 'This is effective immediately and statewide'
Face masks are no longer required outdoors in Hawaii, effective immediately.
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Ige says Hawaii mask mandate is still needed, not 'making significant changes' at this time
Hawaii’s mask mandate remains until further notice but will not be lifted in the very near future.