State of Hawai`i Governor's Update for the Week of August 30 - September 5, 2008

State Median Income Grows,
Poverty Declines

Census Bureau reports Hawai`i
among lowest in nation for residents
without health insurance coverage

A recently released Census Bureau report highlights the success of innovative programs implemented by the Lingle-Aiona Administration to help needy individuals and families. Hawai`i was one of only 12 states across the nation that saw a decrease in poverty in the past year and one of five states with the lowest rate of uninsured residents.

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In the News

Energy facilitator a good step forward

Housing agency going greener

Departments in Action

Mahalo for Your Service

Improving Language Access

State Agencies Partner
to Host Free Vog Seminar

To ensure the health and public safety of Hawai`i residents, State Civil Defense and the Departments of Health and Labor and Industrial Relations have partnered with federal and local agencies to host a free vog seminar at the Hawai`i Convention Center on Sept. 25.

U.S. Navy Helps
Preserve O`ahu Beaches

U.S. Navy Chief petty officer selects help clean trash out of a drainage ditch near the North Shore's Chun's Reef as part of the National Marine Debris Monitoring Program, a scientific survey of debris found on United States coastlines.

State Signs Agreement to Improve Language Access

The state Department of Human Services (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) have signed an agreement to improve language assistance services for limited English proficient persons in Hawai`i.

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Past Updates

Quote of the Week

"Hurricane preparedness is a responsibility we all share. By being prepared, you will ensure your family is safe when a hurricane hits Hawai`i."

- Governor Lingle, encouraging Hawai`i residents to be prepared since we are in the middle of hurricane season. Learn more about what you can do to be prepared.

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Weekly Radio Address

"Voting in any election is an important way to voice your opinions about elected leaders and policies that will affect your future."

Read and listen to the Governor's Weekly Radio Address, presented this week by Lt. Governor Aiona: Register to Vote: Share Your Voice

Upcoming Events

September 13, September Governor Lingle will deliver remarks at the Hawai`i Teo Chew Chamber of Commerce dinner.

View the Governor's public schedule: September 8-13, 2008

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Contact the Governor's Office

email: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov