2008
Lt. Governor Talks Con Con on Neighbor Islands
Lt. Governor Aiona traveled to Maui and the Big Island this week in part to inform and educate community leaders about the opportunity for a constitutional convention, which Hawai‘i residents have not had in three decades.
Lt. Governor Opens New After-School Programs
Lt. Governor Aiona rolled out two more after-school programs recently for middle school students on the Neighbor Islands.
Top State Employees Honored
Lt. Governor Aiona helped honor the state's top employees during the Administration's annual awards ceremony at the State Capitol.
4-Day Work Week Pilot Project Expands
Last week, 269 state employees made the transition to a four-day work week in order to save money, energy and resources.
State Holds Healthy Living Forum
Lt. Governor Aiona opened the 2008 Hawai`i Physical Activity and Nutrition Forum recently to continue the Administration's efforts to counter health risks associated with a lack of physical activity and unhealthy eating habits that lead to diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity.
Hawai`i Companies Receive Export Awards
Emphasizing their respective roles in diversifying the state's economy and creating jobs for local businesses, Lt. Governor Aiona helped recognize six Hawai`i exporters who have been honored by the federal government.
New Emergency Communications System Launched
Accompanied by U.S. Coast Guard officials, Lt. Governor Aiona on Tuesday announced the launch of a new system that will improve inter-island communications during statewide emergencies.
Con Con Discussed at Native Hawaiian Convention
Lt. Governor Aiona addressed the 7th Annual Native Hawaiian Convention, where he explained the importance of becoming informed about the opportunity of Hawai`i citizens to hold their first constitutional convention in three decades.
Read the Parents' Guide on Underage Drinking
Think underage drinking doesn't affect a teen's brain? Think again.
State Distributes Funds to Hospitals for Charity Care
An estimated $13.3 million was reimbursed Monday to 15 hospitals that treated uninsured patients as part of the Lingle-Aiona Administration's ongoing efforts to assist the industry's charity care practices.
