Hawaii State Executive - Governor
Recent News About Hawaii State Executive - Governor
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First Lady Green: "It has been a humbling honor to welcome the standard home, where it belongs."
Governor Josh Green and his wife, First Lady Jaime Kanani Green, received the Royal Standard of Queen Lili'uokalani, Hawai'i's last reigning monarch, returning it to Washington Palace. The Queen's Royal Standard was placed on public view for the first time in 130 years, marking a significant moment in Hawai'i's history.
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Hawaii governor touts progress on some of state's 'biggest challenges’
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green is touting some of the changes his administration has implemented during his first six months in office.
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Hawaii declares April Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has proclaimed April as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” as part of a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of sexual violence, according to a release from the governor's office.
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Green releases $50 million in grants for nonprofits 'to serve our most vulnerable,' submits proposed biennial budget
Following a delay, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has released $50 million in grants-in-aid for nonprofits while also submitting the executive budget for the fiscal biennium 2023-25.
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New Hawaii governor nominates second round of state department heads to 'join group of high-caliber individuals'
Governor Josh Green, M.D. recently announced a second round of nominees to serve as Director and/or Deputy Director and other appointed positions for state departments.
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Hawaii, Hiroshima governors visit Hawaii State Library, continue 'building a strong future of collaboration and mutual understanding'
Hawaiʻi governor David Ige and First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige welcomed Hidehiko Yuzaki; governor of Hiroshima, Japan; and his delegation to the Hawaiʻi State Library to continue their collaboration on important issues.
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Upolu Well Improvements Project meeting to be held Sept. 29
A community meeting will be held Sept. 29 on the Upolu Well Improvements project in North Kohala on Hawaii Island.
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Hawaii's governor signs second emergency proclamation to continue benefits to battle 'food insecurity'
Hawaii Gov. David Ige has signed a second emergency proclamation to permit the continuation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in line with the federal COVID-19 emergency response.
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Kahele running for governor of Hawai'i: 'I will continue the mission'
Rep. Kai Kahele (D-Hawaii) revealed that he plans to run for governor in hopes of succeeding term-limited Gov. David Ige (D).
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Ige on Japan economic trip: 'Japanese visitors are a priority for us'
With the world slowly starting to rebound from the COVID-19 crisis, Hawaii Gov. David Ige is leading a delegation that has traveled to Japan with aims of sparking renewed travel interest to the Hawaiian Islands.
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Ige warns residents about growing insurance fraud schemes: 'Don't fall for it'
As the state sees an increase in the number of reported scams connected to unemployment insurance, Gov. David Ige (D-HI) has warned residents to prevent them from falling for the scheme.
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Ige: 'We’re getting ready to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Washington Place'
Honolulu's historic Washington Place is celebrating its anniversary with tours and live music.
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'I look forward to the opportunity: Ige appoints Keone Farias to lead School Facilities Authority
When it comes to appointing a schools leader, it helps if a candidate was educated there. With that in mind, Gov. David Ige appointed Chad Keone Farias to serve as executive director of the School Facilities Authority.
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'We've worked hard to protect our community': Ige drops COVID-19 Hawaiian entry requirements
As the world watches the number of new cases of COVID-19 fall off, Hawaii has decided it will lift its strict COVID-19 entry requirements on March 26.
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Hawaii to drop mask mandate: 'Milestone many have been waiting for'
Hawaii, the last state to join the union, is now the last state to remove its face-covering rules with the COVID-19 pandemic seeming to be winding down.
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Ige sets limits on gatherings as Hawaiʻi’s COVID-19 cases surge
Taking effect immediately, Gov. David Ige released Executive Order 21-05 implementing statewide restrictions on social gatherings, restaurants, bars, and social establishments.
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Ige signs executive order limiting gathering sizes statewide
HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige yesterday signed Executive Order 21-05 setting statewide limits for social gatherings, restaurants, bars, and social establishments.
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Gov. Ige signs emergency proclamation establishing vaccination and testing policy for state and county employees
Gov. David Ige today signed an emergency proclamation related to the State of Hawaiʻi’s COVID-19 response. Beginning Aug. 16, all State and county employees must provide their vaccination status to their department, office or agency.
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Stricter requirements for unemployment benefits now on tap in Hawaii
The availability of generous unemployment benefits has been a major story during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the unemployed in Hawaii now face stricter requirements if they want to continue collecting the benefits.
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Hawaiian businesses look to state government for unemployment insurance payment relief
House Bill 1278 has been sent to the office of Hawaii Governor David Ige for consideration as state employers eagerly await a signature that will provide unemployment insurance relief.