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		<title>Governor Nominates Genevieve Salmonson to Interim Director, Office of Environmental Quality Control</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 01:50:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HONOLULU – Gov. Neil Abercrombie has nominated Genevieve Salmonson to the position of interim director of the state Department of Health (DOH) Office of Environmental Quality Control, effective today. The nomination is subject to state Senate confirmation. “Genevieve is experienced in working across public and private sectors toward resolution and environmental compliance,” Gov. Abercrombie said. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 21:05:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HONOLULU – In recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day, Gov. Neil Abercrombie has ordered that all State of Hawaii flags be flown at half-staff alongside the flags of the United States at state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaii National Guard from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. “The people of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. DOJ Recognizes Hawaii Crime Victim Compensation Commission Executive Director for Efforts in Support Crime Victims</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 02:35:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HONOLULU – The U.S. Department of Justice has recognized Hawaii Crime Victim Compensation Commission Executive Director Pamela Ferguson-Brey with the Crime Victims’ Financial Restoration Award. Attorney General Eric Holder presented the award to Ferguson-Brey during the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week awards ceremony on April 24 in Washington, D.C. Ferguson-Brey, working in conjunction with Gov. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Capt. Reid K. Nishizuka</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 22:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HONOLULU – As a mark of respect for Capt. Reid Kijiro Nishizuka, Gov. Neil Abercrombie has ordered that the National Flag and Hawaii State Flag be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaii National Guard on Saturday, May 11, 2013, the day of his memorial service. “Like so [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Presents $1.5 Million Grant for Kauai Philippine Cultural Center</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 04:43:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HONOLULU – Gov. Neil Abercrombie yesterday presented a $1.5 million check to Kauai Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. and representatives of the nonprofit Kauai Philippine Cultural Center, signifying the recent release of a state capital improvement grant to help construct the new 30,000 square foot facility. “The Kauai Philippine Cultural Center will benefit the entire [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Statement on the Retirement of UH President</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 05:14:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HONOLULU – Gov. Neil Abercrombie issued the following statement this afternoon regarding the announcement by M.R.C. Greenwood that she will retire as president of the University of Hawaii this September. Gov. Abercrombie stated: “From the moment I met President Greenwood, I was impressed with her commitment and her desire to give her very best effort [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Recognizes State’s Inaugural Transformation Internship Program Participants</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:59:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HONOLULU – Upon the completion of the state’s first Transformation Internship Program (TIP) session, Gov. Neil Abercrombie recognized the spring 2013 participants in a special ceremony held today in Executive Chambers. The innovative internship program provides Hawaii undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work alongside innovators within state government and gain hands-on experience in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>State and Counties Sign 4-Year Contract with UPW</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HONOLULU – Following the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement by members of United Public Workers (UPW) Bargaining Unit 1, Gov. Neil Abercrombie today joined Mayors Alan Arakawa, Kirk Caldwell and Bernard Carvalho; UPW State Director Dayton Nakanelua; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation President/CEO Bruce Anderson; and others to sign a four-year contract for Hawaii’s blue [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Governor’s Statement Regarding the Repeal of the PLDC</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HONOLULU – After receiving House Bill 1133 from the state Legislature, Gov. Neil Abercrombie today signed the measure into law, thereby repealing chapter 171C, Hawaii Revised Statues, relating to the Public Land Development Corporation (PLDC). Gov. Abercrombie stated: “As with any new law, public understanding and support are essential. In the case of the PLDC, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Governor Signs Bill Ensuring Emergency Compassionate Care for Female Sexual Assault Victims</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:31:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HONOLULU – The rights of female sexual assault victims were strengthened today as Gov. Neil Abercrombie enacted legislation to ensure that they are provided accurate, unbiased information about and access to emergency contraception when receiving emergency medical care at Hawaii’s hospitals. House Bill 411, relating to “Hospital Emergency Compassionate Care for Sexual Assault Victims,” was [...]]]></description>
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