Governor Josh Green, M.D.

Governor Green Delivers 2026 State of the State Address

Historic Green Fee Launched to Combat Climate Change in Hawaiʻi

Governor Green Welcomes New State Fire Marshal

DHHL AWARDS NEARLY 100 TURNKEY HOMES IN WAIKAPŪ, MAUI

Affordable Housing Project Opens First Phase and Prepares for Next Phase

DHHL Awards Historic Leases for Native Hawaiian Families

Governor Green Reinforces Commitment to Renewable Energy

DOH Reaches Out to Residents Affected by Fireworks Explosion

Health Care: Improving Access and Supporting Providers

Maui Wildfire Recovery

Homelessness: Housing is Health Care

Addressing Affordability: Unprecedented Tax Reform

Advancing Affordable Housing: Tackling Hawai‘i’s Housing Crisis

Taking Time to Celebrate and Honor Our Veterans

Major Initiatives Support Lahaina’s Educators

Gov. Green Addresses Housing Leaders at Affordable Housing Summit

Ke Ala Hou, A New Path Forward Governor's Message December 2024

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Governor Josh Green

Governor Josh Green is a proud husband, father, and physician. For the past 20 years, Governor Green cared for Big Island families as a doctor. He served in the State House of Representatives and the State Senate from 2004 to 2018. As chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, he passed “Luke’s Law,” which provides care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as tobacco and e-cigarette regulations, which increased the legal age for purchasing tobacco and e-cigarettes to 21. Passionate about housing solutions, Governor Green helped create “Kauhale” communities to get unsheltered veterans, kūpuna, and others into safe housing options. These efforts are ongoing and will continue to be one of his top priorities as Governor. Governor Green expanded the role of Lieutenant Governor by spearheading the largest healthcare response in state history during the COVID pandemic. These critical emergency efforts resulted in Hawaiʻi having the nation’s lowest COVID-19 fatality rate.

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Governor Josh Green is in Hawaii.

3 hours ago

It was great to be on Hawaiʻi Island today for Mayor Kimo Alameda’s State of the County address at Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo.

Mayor Alameda understands what I’ve said from day one: housing is healthcare. If a family can’t afford a safe place to live, everything else — education, jobs, stability — gets harder.

I appreciate his focus on sensible regulation, infrastructure, clean energy, workforce development and strong partnerships with the state and federal government to bring down costs for local families.

It’s going to take all of us — state, county, community and business — rowing in the same direction. I’m committed to continuing our partnership with the County of Hawaiʻi to expand housing, strengthen infrastructure and keep building a future where our keiki can afford to stay and thrive here at home.

As Mayor Alameda shared, “Ichigo Ichie” — every encounter is unique. Let’s make each day count for our island communities. ... See MoreSee Less

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Governor Josh Green

12 hours ago

Governors convene in Washington, D.C. each February, hosted by the National Governors Association. This annual winter meeting is important to the collaborative work I do on behalf of the people of Hawaiʻi.

However, in light of recent events and to ensure steady leadership for our state during this time, I have canceled out-of-state travel for this month, including my attendance at this long-planned conference.

As I’ve previously stated, regarding the investigation, accountability is essential — no one gets a free pass. We are in an active phase of this effort led by our Attorney General and I want to see all of the facts released to the people of our state as expeditiously as possible. This needs to be resolved for the good of our public trust. ... See MoreSee Less

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Governor Josh Green is at Hawaii State Capitol.

1 day ago

Mahalo to everyone across Hawaiʻi for taking the recent storm seriously and putting safety first. From securing homes and checking on loved ones to staying off the roads during high winds and heavy rain — your actions helped keep our communities safer through a tough weather event. Special mahalo to our essential workers who showed up to keep critical services running — we appreciate your dedication.

And congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks on winning Super Bowl LX — an incredible performance and a well-deserved championship!

Good luck to Team USA at the upcoming Olympics — we’re cheering you on! 🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less

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