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  Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii, concurrently the Secretary of State of Hawaii, is the assistant chief executive of the state and its various agencies and departments, as provided in the Hawaii State Constitution Article V, Sections 2 though 6.
He or she is elected by popular suffrage of residents of the state on the same ticket as the Governor of Hawaii.
Unlike other states, the office of Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii is a full-time position and requires that he or she be barred from other professions or paid positions during the term.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lieutenant_Governor_of_Hawaii   (309 words)

  
 Governor of Hawaii - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
By law, the Governor of Hawaii has the power to create his or her cabinet and departments as needed as long as the executive department is composed of no more than twenty bodies and cabinet members.
The Governor of Hawaii is also empowered to remove cabinet officers at will, with the exception of the Attorney General of Hawaii, who must be removed by an act of the Hawaii State Senate.
The Governor of Hawaii's official residence is Washington Place, a mansion that was once a minor royal palace of Queen Lili'uokalani and her husband, Prince Consort John Owen Dominis.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Governor_of_Hawaii   (804 words)

  
 Hawaii Government State Capital Honolulu Governor Linda Lingle Hawaii State Motto
Hawaii was once ruled by kings and much of its history concerns the relationships of the rulers with the outside world of missionaries, traders, and businessmen.
In the executive branch, the Governor is the head of the State of Hawaii and is responsible for the execution of laws and the supervision of the executive departments.
She ran for governor again and on November 5, 2002, Lingle was elected the sixth governor of Hawaii and the first woman to lead Hawaii since it achieved statehood in 1959.
www.netstate.com /states/government/hi_government.htm   (2793 words)

  
 World Almanac for Kids
HAWAII, Pacific state of the U.S. It consists mainly of the Hawaiian Islands, an archipelago near the geographic center of the North Pacific Ocean, and other islets unrelated geographically to the archipelago; in all, 8 main islands and 124 islets, reefs, and shoals.
Hawaii is one of the most urbanized states in the U.S. In 1990, about 89% of the people of Hawaii lived in areas defined as urban, and the rest lived in rural areas.
Hawaii is known for its distinct blend of cultural heritages, and the range of the state’s cultural institutions reflects this diversity.
www.worldalmanacforkids.com /explore/states/hawaii.html   (3986 words)

  
 RICE V. CAYETANO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Surveying the history of the Islands and their people, it determined that Congress and Hawaii have recognized a guardian-ward relationship with the native Hawaiians, which is analogous to the relationship between the United States and Indian tribes.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed, finding that Hawaii “may rationally conclude that Hawaiians, being the group to whom trust obligations run and to whom OHA trustees owe a duty of loyalty, should be the group to decide who the trustees ought to be.” 146 F.3d 1075, 1079.
Hawaii’s final argument that the voting restriction does no more than ensure an alignment of interests between the fiduciaries and the beneficiaries of a trust founders on its own terms, for it is not clear that the voting classification is symmetric with the beneficiaries of the programs OHA administers.
supct.law.cornell.edu /supct/html/98-818.ZS.html   (1095 words)

  
 Welcome — Governor Linda Lingle, State of Hawai'i   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Governor outlined her Administration’s major priorities for the legislative session and provided details on key initiatives to raise the standard of living for Hawai`i residents, lessen the burden of the high cost of living, save for the future, and protect the things that make our state unique.
Governor Lingle is correct in her desire to return the tax surplus via the means of tax credits to taxpayers that paid taxes.
Governor Lingle met with members of the Hawai`i State Teachers' Association to discuss her education initiatives for the 2006 legislative session.
www.hawaii.gov /gov   (2128 words)

  
 Charting the Pacific - Places
Hawaii, the 50th state of the USA, is one of the main tourist destinations in the world, attracting more than 6 million visitors each year.
Hawaii is a state of the United States of America.
Hawaii became the 50th state of the USA on August 21 1959.
www.abc.net.au /ra/pacific/places/country/hawaii.htm   (461 words)

  
 Hawaii Reporter: Hawaii Reporter
Before an admiring crowd that unconventionally stood up to praise the governor during the press conference that followed the bill signing, with some hissing at this journalist for pressing the governor on her reasoning, Lingle shrugged off the promise she made annually since campaigning in 2002 to hold the line on state tax increases.
When pressed by Hawaii Reporter on her 2004 figures, and reminded that the median price for real estate sales in three of four counties currently exceeds $600,000, the governor said she is not privy to those recent figures.
Producing to the media a list of the 50 most expensive properties sold in Hawaii in 2004, Lingle attempted to move the focus of the media attending her press conference away from the tax on the average homebuyer and seller to those who were rich in real estate.
www.hawaiireporter.com /story.aspx?28f5d05d-98af-408f-b187-e512f9f9ef34   (1131 words)

  
 Hawaii Governor Wants to Cut Red Tape for Corean (Korean) Visitors | Asian American Intelligence | GoldSea   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The governor added Hawaii needs to change the way it advertises in South Korea to underline that a visa isn't that hard to get, and that once travelers obtain one, they will be able to use it to travel to the United States repeatedly for 10 years.
Over 100 state officials and Hawaii business people accompanied Lingle on her trip, which aimed to promote the state as a tourist destination, open up new commercial opportunities for Hawaii companies, and enable the University of Hawaii to forge ties with Chinese schools.
She said the visit underscored that Hawaii _ geographically, gastronomically, and culturally _ was part of the Asia-Pacific region.
goldsea.com /Asiagate/506/21hawaii.html   (619 words)

  
 KPUA.net - KPUA Hawaii News - Governor Lingle to push for community health funding
Lingle's comments were part of a day-long conference organized by The Hawaii Uninsured Project to look at the rising number of island residents without health insurance.
The governor also said she wants to increase competition among health insurance companies and is considering a bill to waive the tax on insurance premiums to attract new companies here.
Hawaii 25 years ago was held up as a national model for its near-universal health coverage.
www.kpua.net /news.php?id=778   (185 words)

  
 Hawaii State Politics by Shubha Gokhale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Governor Linda Lingle created history when she became the first Republican to become Hawaii's governor, in the last 40 years.
After two terms (she could not run for Mayor's office again) she decided to challenge incumbent Governor, Benjamin J. Cayetano.She remained a powerful contender throughout the race and was defeated in the narrowest electory defeat in Hawaiin history.
Governor Linda Lingle's abilityto pass her agenda is very limited, unless she can maintain a harmonious relationship with the Democratic majority in the State legislatures.
www.skidmore.edu /~s_gokhal/gov.htm   (644 words)

  
 Alcohol Free Children - Hawaii Home Page
Aiona works with Governor Ingle in pursuing legislation for a comprehensive anti-drug initiative in Hawaii, including substance abuse treatment and prevention programs, and in launching a Drug Control Plan to coordinate Hawaii’s fight against alcohol and drugs.
He serves as the Honorary Chairperson of the Hawai`I Children's Trust and was a Maryknoll School board member from 1995 to 1998.
The Lt. Governor is a native of Hawaii.
www.alcoholfreechildren.org /en/states/hi.cfm   (343 words)

  
 Honolulu Star-Bulletin Hawaii News
If Hawaii's governors are remembered for their pioneering positions -- first Japanese American, first native Hawaiian and first Filipino American -- then Linda Lingle continues the tradition as Hawaii's first female governor.
William Quinn was Hawaii's first elected governor and, until the election of Linda Lingle this year, the only Republican elected governor in Hawaii.
Considered to be the founder of the modern Hawaii Democratic Party, John Burns rose from Honolulu police captain to U.S. representative to governor of Hawaii.
starbulletin.com /2002/12/02/news/story13.html   (894 words)

  
 Governor of Hawaii Letter - American Adoption Congress   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
STATEMENT BY THE GOVERNOR OF HAWAII REFUSING TO APPROVE THE SAFE HAVEN BILL WHICH WAS SENT TO HER FOR SIGNATURE.
The purpose of this bill is to grant full immunity from prosecution for leaving an unharmed newborn at a hospital and provide immunity from liability for the hospitals and their personnel for receiving such a newborn.
In Hawaii, the extended family is commonly recognized as an integral part of the nuclear family, and the Hawaiian cultural practice of open adoption called "hanai" is still common practice.
www.americanadoptioncongress.org /articles-archives/hi-gov-ltr.htm   (403 words)

  
 Benjamin Cayetano, Governor of Hawaii [UCLA Spotlight]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Born in industrial Kalihi, Hawaii, Benjamin Cayetano and his younger brother were products of a broken family.
The boys were raised by their father and lived something of a "latchkey" existence before there was a word for it.
In 1974, he won a Democratic seat in the state House of Representatives from the Honolulu district of Pearl City; 12 years later, he was elected to his first four-year term as lieutenant governor.
www.ucla.edu /spotlight/archive/html_2000_2001/alum_0800_cayetano.html   (386 words)

  
 index_html — Lt Governor Duke Aiona, State of Hawai'i   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Lt. Governor Aiona will cover topics including the importance of water resources to public health and tourism, and environmental stewardship such as water recycling and developing additional water resource.
Governor Aiona joined Governor Lingle; General Paul Hester, Pacific Air Force Command; State Adjuntant General Major General Robert Lee and other military and civilian officials at Hickam Air Force Base to welcome and dedicate a new C-17 Globemaster III Cargo Plane, which will be managed by the U.S. Military and National Guard.
The Office of the Lt. Governor publishes an e-newsletter to keep you informed about efforts of the Administration to improve the quality of life for Hawai`i's residents.
www.hawaii.gov /ltgov   (570 words)

  
 NYSE > Events >Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle Visits the NYSE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Linda Lingle is the sixth elected Governor of Hawaii and the first woman to lead the state since it achieved statehood in 1959.
She was sworn into office on December 2, 2002, following a campaign in which she pledged to bring about a “New Beginning” for Hawaii by restoring trust and integrity in government, strengthening the economy, fulfilling commitments to Native Hawaiians and reforming public education.
Bank of Hawaii Corporation (NYSE-Listed BOH), formerly Pacific Century Financial Corporation, is a bank holding company providing a range of financial products and services to customers in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands (Guam, nearby islands and American Samoa) through Bank of Hawaii (the Bank).
www.nyse.com /events/1077802023561.html   (489 words)

  
 Governor Linda Lingle, State of Hawai'i - Welcome
As Governor and Lt. Governor of the State of Hawai`i, we would like to pay tribute to our men and women in the armed forces, National Guard and Reserves, who have served their country both at home and abroad.
The Office of the Governor publishes an e-newsletter to keep you informed about efforts of the Administration to improve the quality of life for Hawai`i's residents.
GOVERNOR LINGLE RELEASES $9,023,000 FOR THE WIDENING OF FORT WEAVER ROAD
gov.state.hi.us   (602 words)

  
 University of Hawaii Announces 2001 Governor's Award Nominees   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The University of Hawai‘i has nominated Randall Yamada of the Facilities, Grounds and Safety Department at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa and the team members of the Information Technology Demonstration Project for the 2001 Governor’s Awards.
He supervises a team of custodial staff who are responsible for the daily cleaning and maintenance of the classrooms, restrooms, offices and common areas of several buildings that are utilized by hundreds of students, staff and faculty on a daily basis.
The nominees will be recognized at the Governor’s Award Ceremony to be held on October 5, 2001, at the State Capitol, with a reception to follow at Washington Place.
www.hawaii.edu /cgi-bin/uhnews-arc?20010809152629   (342 words)

  
 HNN News ::Gov. Lingle pays a visit to Navy shipyard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The governor and eight other members of her entourage began with a briefing in the morning in the Shipyard Commander's conference room.
The governor was impressed by the huge number of applicants vying each year for the 100 openings in the apprenticeship program.
The governor ended her brief remarks by repeating her gratitude to the civilian and military personnel.
www.hnn.navy.mil /archives/030404/lingle_030404.htm   (788 words)

  
 JTA NEWS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle receives a briefing from Jerusalem Mayor Uri Lupolianski on the balcony of his office on May 18.
WASHINGTON, June 9 (JTA) — The governor of Hawaii noticed something familiar when she stepped onto Israeli soil for the first time last month.
Those are some of the reasons Lingle jumped at the opportunity to visit Israel, where she promoted an agricultural cooperative agreement between Hawaii and the Jewish state.
www.jta.org /page_view_story.asp?intarticleid=14160&intcategoryid=3   (145 words)

  
 Hawaii Governor - November 4, 1998
Hawaii was largely a victim of both reduced military spending and the Asian financial crisis that cut down tourism, the state's largest industry.
Hawaii's money troubles had voters in this traditionally Democratic state looking for change in this election and that gave Republicans their best chance of holding the state's governorship in 36 years.
As Mayor of Maui, Lingle was dubbed the "Maui Miracle" by her supporters because the county she governed for nearly 8 years was barely touched by the state's economic troubles.
www.cnn.com /ALLPOLITICS/stories/1998/11/03/election/governors/hawaii   (634 words)

  
 Hawaii (U.S.)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
In 1960, a star was added, representing Hawaii, bringing the total number of stars on the U.S. flag to 50.
The official description of the Hawaiian flag as authorized to represent the State of Hawaii on land and sea, and authorized for executive state agencies, second to the stars and stripes of the United States shall be:
According to NAVA news (January 1984) the flag of the governor of Hawaii is blue over red with the word "Hawaii" in white in the center and, around the word, 8 white stars (8 islands perhaps?).
fotw.vexillum.com /flags/us-hi.html   (566 words)

  
 John D. Waihee III - dKosopedia
John David Waihee III, a member of the Democratic Party, served as the fourth Governor of Hawaii from 1986 to 1994.
Waihee was a delegate to the 1978 Hawaii State Constitutional Convention where he was instrumental in the creation of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the adoption of the Hawaiian language as the official language of the state.
Waihee was elected Lt. Governor of Hawaii under Governor George R. Ariyoshi, serving until 1986 in that capacity.
www.dkosopedia.com /index.php/John_Waihee   (241 words)

  
 AsianWeek: Saiki Bidding To Be Hawaii's 1st Republican Governor In 32 Years@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Saiki Bidding To Be Hawaii's 1st Republican Governor In 32 Years.
Born in Hilo, Hawaii, Patricia Saiki, the Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii, began preparing for her campaign last year.
After friends and acquaintances encouraged her to run for the position to be vacated by Governor John Burns, she decided to announce her candidacy.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:2280265&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf   (230 words)

  
 Hawaii Governor Signs Off on Third Virginia-class Submarine
Lingle, the sponsor of Precommissioning Unit Hawaii (SSN 776), joined several dignitaries at GDEB's Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, R.I. for the keel laying ceremony of the Navy's third Virginia-class submarine.
Linda Lingle of Hawaii left her mark on the third Virginia-class attack submarine when she, with the help of John Weiss, a GDEB welder, inscribed her initials into a metal plate, which will be affixed to the Precommissioning Unit Hawaii (SSN 776).
“Hawaii is proud to do its part in defending this nation,” she continued.
www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=14969   (527 words)

  
 Governor Signs Hawaii's Medical Marijuana Bill Into Law - NORML
The Hawaii legislature becomes the first state legislature to legalize marijuana for medical purposes; the other six states that have legalized medical use have done so via voter initiatives.
Patients and their primary caregivers will be required to register annually with the Hawaii Department of Public Safety which has some medical marijuana activists concerned.
Donald Topping, president of the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, said the law is a big step for Hawaii, but the bill has its shortcomings, such as the register.
www.norml.org /index.cfm?Group_ID=4155&wtm_format=print   (377 words)

  
 j. - Jewish Republican aims to be Hawaii's next governor
Now, as the first Jewish Republican woman running for governor of Hawaii, Lingle likes to tell the story from her childhood, because it not only explains her Jewish background but her understanding of the need to help people.
Lingle says her Jewish heritage has helped her political career in Hawaii because it has given her a better understanding of diversity, which in turn helps her connect with citizens of different religious and ethnic backgrounds.
As chairman of the Hawaii Republican Party, she wants to use her connection to the national party to help Hawaii feel less politically isolated.
www.jewishsf.com /content/2-0-/module/displaystory/story_id/18166/edition_id/363/format/html/displaystory.html   (626 words)

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