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The Sustainable Hawai‘i Initiative focuses on protecting our waters, preserving our land and increasing food production for our communities.
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David Ige
Governor David Y. Ige was sworn in as the eighth governor of the State of Hawai‘i on December 1, 2014. He became the fourth native-born Governor of Hawai‘i and first governor in the United States of America of Okinawan descent.
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Thanks to public-private partnerships, the state is moving forward on all fronts to build affordable homes for working families. I am eager to break ground on Kulana Hale at Kapolei tomorrow. It will take us one step closer to producing 10,000 units by 2020. This 13-story tower, 154 apartments with 143 affordable rentals for kūpuna 55 years and older will be completed in early 2020. Mahalo to all who have made this happen: HHFDC, Highridge Costa Development Co. LLC, Coastal Rim Properties, SVA Architects.
From free unlimited Wi-Fi to more retail and restaurant space and renovated restrooms, the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is in the midst of a transformation as the state’s busiest airline hub. Wi-Fi upgrades and other major improvements are also underway for airports on the neighbor islands.
The Wi-Fi is available through Boingo Wireless, which operates wireless networks in major airports, stadiums, campuses, military bases and commercial properties throughout the world. The state is also partnering with DFS and HMSHost on more than $69 million worth of improvements themed around Ho‘okipa, the Hawaiian value of hospitality, to offer travelers the best of the islands’ food and gift items.
The public-private partnership is a win for both sides because the State of Hawai‘i and taxpayers didn’t pay for the improvements. DFS opened new duty-free specialty boutiques while HMSHost now offers The Local and Makai Plantation, marketplace with locally sourced dishes such as ahi poke and furikake crusted ahi salad.
The Airports Division of the Hawaii Department of Transportation has been recognized for its management strength in upgraded bond ratings, resulting in $27 million in savings for the state through refinancing. The improvements include adding up to 11 gates and more terminal space at the Honolulu airport, a new rental car facility at Kahului Airport, opening Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport At Keahole as the state’s second international port of entry, and accommodating larger aircraft and Southwest Airlines.
Read more in September's Capitol Connection newsletter: bit.ly/2PEWh9t
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When I set doubling local food production as one of my administration’s goals, skeptics wondered, “Is that even possible?” The answer is yes, say state agriculture officials — with the right combination of available land and water, public-private investment, more support for current and future farmers, and new technology, such as high-tech, climate-controlled greenhouses on a scale that can make a difference for diversified ag.
My administration has taken action on several fronts to make the transition to diversified agriculture possible, including:
• Preserving thousands of acres of prime agricultural land statewide for food production and coordinating water-related policies
• Revitalizing dairy, egg and livestock production as well as employing new greenhouse technology and sustainable practices
• Developing public-private partnerships for greater capital investment
• Encouraging new farmers through business incubators and ag tech to help them become more productive
Villa Rose - A cage-free farm being built on former Dole Pineapple land on O‘ahu is expected to produce eggs by spring 2019. The farm is planned to be off the grid, with solar panels and battery storage. Up to one million laying hens will occupy the farm, to be built in phases over several years.
“We’re assembling the pieces for a foundation we can take into the future,” said James Nakatani, executive director of the Agribusiness Development Corporation. “With the threat of climate change and new federal food safety regulations, we’re focusing on sustainable, “green,” energy-efficient technology and strategies that can benefit farmers statewide to increase productivity and create jobs.”
More on other ag food production in Hawaii: bit.ly/2pl0iV6
See the Sustainable Hawaiʻi Initiative: bit.ly/2k8ABES
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Preservation of the Hawaiian language is important to our culture and, 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Hawaiian Language immersion programs that have brought the Hawaiian language back from the brink of extinction. Hawaiian is now spoken by more than 20,000 people. I bid ALOHA and Congratulations to Aha Punana Leo, Hawaiian Airlines and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Oahu, Hawaii for being honored with the Tourism Legacy Awards and being recognized for your efforts to help revitalize and normalize Hawaiian language usage in everyday life.
Read more at bit.ly/2QH3oiI
To attend and/or participate in the Global Tourism Summit 2018 brought to you by the Hawaii Tourism Authority, click: www.globaltourismsummithawaii.com
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With hard work and dedication, dreams do come true. Honolulu Habitat for Humanity and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands helped make dreams of homeownership a reality for these four deserving families. The homeowners will make zero-interest monthly mortgage payments toward the full ownership of their homes. The organization has a goal of building 40 homes on Oahu over the next five years. For more information on Honolulu Habitat for Humanity, visit: www.honoluluhabitat.org/
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