Office of the Governor Press Releases

HONOLULU, HI — Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed several education- and early-education-related bills into law today that will have positive and far-reaching impacts for Hawai‘i keiki, educators and school facilities ...
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HONOLULU, HI  ̶  Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed legislation to provide sweeping income support to Hawaiʻi’s working families, and to fund state operations for the coming fiscal biennium. HB954 ...
Read More Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Extends Family Tax Credit, Signs .2B Fiscal Biennium Operating Budget

HONOLULU, HI  ̶  Governor Josh Green, M.D., announced a two-week extension for residential lot lessees in Waiāhole to indicate their intent to apply for a subsidized rent program to be ...
Read More Office of the Governor – News Release – Governor Green Secures Extension for Waiāhole Families

HONOLULU, HI  ̶  Governor Josh Green, M.D., will travel to Boulder, Colo., from Saturday, June 24 through Wednesday, June 28, to attend the 2023 Western Governors Association Annual Meeting. Governor ...
Read More Office of the Governor – News Release – Governor Green Goes to Boulder, Colorado

HONOLULU HI – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today notified legislative leaders and stakeholders of his intent to veto 11 bills passed by the Hawaiʻi State Legislature during the 2023 session.    While Governor Green is ...
Read More Office of the Governor – News Release – Governor Green Issues Intent to Veto List

HONOLULU, HI  ̶  Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed 18 “Good Government” bills, enacting laws governing ethics, lobbying, campaign spending, and other activities that serve to provide greater transparency and ...
Read More Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signs 18 Bills to Rebuild Public Trust

KAILUA-KONA, HI – Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed 13 bills at a ceremony at Kealakehe Clinic in the Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center, to support various aspects of health care ...
Read More Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signs Bills to Increase Access to Health Care and Wellness

HONOLULU, HI –Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed several bills that will expand access to affordable housing and provide much-needed assistance to families and individuals who might be at risk ...
Read More Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signs Bills to Increase Affordable Housing, Reduce Homelessness

HONOLULU, HI – In light of recent events surrounding the tragic incident involving Richianna DeGuzman, the young woman who was brought to Queen’s after being shot, Governor Green has granted ...
Read More Office of the Governor- News Release – Gov. Green Grants Special Permission for Grieving Family to Hold Vigil on State Property Across the Street from The Queen’s Medical Center

HONOLULU, HI — Governor Josh Green, M.D. today signed numerous bills to make life safer and better for countless Hawai‘i residents. Bills relating to the ongoing battle against domestic violence ...
Read More Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Acts on Life-improving Bills