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To provide housing for Hawai‘i over the next several years, the state housing agencies will continue to leverage state funds and reduce regulatory barriers to increase the inventory of affordable housing.
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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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Department of Health:
Cases on Lānaʻi Slowing and Hawai‘i Island Cases Leveling
The overall statewide daily case average is trending down, at 84 today. There were three (3) new COVID-19 cases reported on Lāna‘i today by DOH. The cumulative total now stands at 97 confirmed cases on the island (reported since Feb. 28). Large social gatherings and household transmission have been identified as the main drivers of this outbreak. Weekend drive-thru testing results are still being reported out. DOH is working closely with Lāna‘i healthcare providers to support community outreach, testing and contract tracing. The hospital is conducting surveillance testing several times a week. There are eight (8) new cases on Hawai‘i Island and teams are conducting door-to-door canvassing to offer testing in affected communities.
Click the link below to read more from the Department of Public Safety and Department of Human Services as it relates to COVID-19.
governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/hawaii-covid-19-joint-information-center-daily-news-digest-oct-29-2020/
Hawaiʻi is a leader in the fight to combat the global climate crisis, and I’m pleased that one of our own has been recognized for her work in this area! Congratulations to Dawn Lippert and her team at Elemental Excelerator for winning the United Nations’ Global Climate Action Awards under the #WomenforResults category! We are incredibly proud of the work that Elemental Excelerator is doing to make the world a more sustainable and equitable place and happy to see that they are getting global recognition! Learn more about the award at bit.ly/37Ol2fI. UN Climate Change
The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency has launched a website for independent medical and dental practices, small groups, small hospitals, small businesses and non-profits to obtain free PPE. To register, visit hawaii-medical-alliance.myshopify.com/
I want to thank David Kawika Mattos for promoting and supporting healthy families in Hawaiʻi and serving as chair of the Fatherhood Commission!
Boards and commissions provide an opportunity for citizens to have a voice in their government and provide a means of influencing decisions that shape the quality of life for the residents of Hawaiʻi. The Office of the Governor is looking for individuals who are dedicated to continuing the State of Hawaiʻi’s momentum toward a strong and sustainable future and are committed to investing in the people of Hawaiʻi and our statewide community.
MAKE YOUR VOICE COUNT, go to [email protected] for more information or contact, Sharon Ibarra at [email protected] Mahalo.
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