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  Hawaii - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The lieutenant governor is concurrently the Secretary of State of Hawaii.
The county executives are the Mayor of Hawaii, Mayor of Honolulu, Mayor of Kauai and Mayor of Maui.
Hawaii represents the northernmost extension of the vast Polynesian triangle of the south and central Pacific Ocean.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/State_of_Hawaii   (6546 words)

  
 Hawaii State Judiciary - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Based in Honolulu, the Hawai‘i State Judiciary is a unified state court system that functions under the Chief Justice of the Hawai‘i State Supreme Court who is its administrator-in-chief.
The Hawai‘i State Intermediate Court of Appeals is the state's second highest court and shares in the Supreme Court's jurisdiction over appeals from lower courts.
The Hawai‘i State District Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over traffic infractions, landlord-tenant disputes, non-jury trial civil cases where the contested amount is under USD $10,000, civil cases where claim does not exceed USD $20,000, criminal offenses punishable by fine or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, county-ordinance cases and petitions for restraining orders.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hawaii_State_Judiciary   (371 words)

  
 Main Page
Hawaii State Ballet was formed in 1983 by John Landovsky.
The goals of Hawaii State Ballet are to develop well-trained dancers, both technically and artistically, who are able to compare with well-trained dancers internationally.
Students at Hawaii State Ballet study in a positive and inspiring atmosphere, and are encouraged to develop at their individual paces.
hawaiistateballet.com   (138 words)

  
 State Coverage Initiatives: State Profile: Hawaii
The implementation of the QUEST section 1115 program allowed the state to use a managed care delivery system to create efficiency in the Medicaid program and enable the extension of coverage to individuals who would otherwise be without insurance.
Hawaii also has a program called QUEST-Net, a medical assistance program which was developed mainly for people who no longer qualify or voluntarily requested termination of Hawaii QUEST or Medicaid Fee-For-Service.
To date, Hawaii is the only state that has implemented an employer mandate and has one of highest rates of individuals covered under employer-sponsored insurance.
www.statecoverage.net /profiles/hawaii.htm   (508 words)

  
 Hawaii State Information Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
State government has an average annual employment of 61,228, which is approximately 12% of all employees included in Hawaii's jurisdiction.
As an 18(e) state plan state, Hawaii is required to provide an enforcement safety and health program for public sector employees equally as effective as that for the private sector.
The State department divisions that decided to participate in the cooperative compliance program were provided formal training on safety and health programs by the consultant funded by the special fund.
www.osha.gov /oshdir/stateprogs/Hawaii.html   (1107 words)

  
 State Page - Hawaii   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Your right to vote in your state and determination of your voting precinct depend on the physical location of your residence while you were in the state.
Hawaii allows you to request that the blank ballot be sent to you by fax if you do not receive your requested ballot within five (5) days of the election.
Hawaii allows you to return the voted ballot by fax if you requested that the blank ballot be sent to you by fax.
www.fvap.gov /pubs/vag/textvag/hi.html   (2179 words)

  
 Aloha-Hawaii.com: Aloha State Almanac
Hawai‘i was annexed as a U.S. territory in 1900.
Fast Facts: Hawaii’s state motto is "Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono," or "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness." King Kamehameha III declared these words in 1843 after his authority was briefly usurped by the British.
Hawai‘i is the most isolated population center on earth: 2,390 miles from California, 3,850 miles from Japan, 4,900 miles from China and 5,280 miles from the Philippines….From east to west, Hawaii is the widest state in the U.S….Hawaii has its own time zone (Hawaiian Standard Time) and does not recognize daylight savings time.
www.aloha-hawaii.com /almanac   (606 words)

  
 DEA Briefs & Background, Drugs and Drug Abuse, State Factsheets, Hawaii
Hawaii is populated by approximately 1.2 million people, with the largest ethnic variety in any of the states.
Hawaii reports MDMA is encountered in Hawaii in small quantities and is generally sold in bars, nightclubs, and at raves.
Hawaii further reports MDMA is available in Guam and local traffickers obtain the drug, in 100 to 300 pill increments, on a monthly basis from distributors in California.
www.dea.gov /pubs/states/hawaii.html   (2180 words)

  
 Hawaii State Legislature   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Hawaii state government is divided into three separate and coequal branches - the legislative, executive, and judicial.
The State Capitol -- with its renowned spacious, open-air structure and symbolic features -- is home to the executive and legislative branches of Hawaii's state government and the center of legislative activity in the State.
The State Capitol re-opened during the summer of 1995.
www.capitol.hawaii.gov   (258 words)

  
 Kennedy Center: State of Hawaii Department of Education
Hawaii has one of the oldest public education systems in the nation, second only to Massachusetts, and it is the only state with a statewide public school system.
The Hawaii State BOE's mission is to enable and empower the public school system to acquire the knowledge, skills, respect for learning, and attributes necessary for them to become productive and responsible citizens.
The Hawaii Commission on Performance Standards, created by the Hawaii State Legislature in 1991 (Act 334), the "Omnibus Education Act of 1994" (Act 272) and the Hawaii's Goals for Education (1990), closely paralleling the Goals 2000: Educate America Act, are examples of long-range goals of Hawaii's school system.
www.kennedy-center.org /education/partners/profiles/HawaiiDeptofEduc.html   (598 words)

  
 Introduction to Hawaii - The United States of America
Hawaii is the only state that has an official native language.
Statehood had been proposed many times throughout Hawaii's history, but it was not until 1959 that Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States.
The Pineapple State: Hawaii has also been referred to as "The Pineapple State" because of the pineapple industry and its impact on the state's economy.
www.netstate.com /states/intro/hi_intro.htm   (514 words)

  
 PBCP: State of Hawaii
The year 2001 was expected to be a year of recovery for the State of Hawaii.
However, due to the State's dependence on air travel, visitors to Hawaii showed an overall decline of 34.0 percent in September 2001 compared to a year before, followed by a 30.3 percent decline in October, and a 20.0 percent decline in November.
Hawaii's recovery really depends on the economic recovery of the U.S. mainland and Japan, whose residents provide the State with visitors and spending.
www.hawaii.edu /pbcp/services/servicearea/hawaii.htm   (1253 words)

  
 Hawaii State Seal and Motto
The motto was adopted by the Kingdom of Hawai'i in 1843.
The seal of the state of Hawai'i hangs from the mauka (toward the mountains) and makai (toward the ocean) entrances to the state capitol, and is patterned after the royal coat of arms of the Kingdom of Hawai'i, shown here at 'Iolani Palace.
The state motto "Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono", "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness" is retained from the royal coat of arms.
www.hawaiischoolreports.com /symbols/seal.htm   (388 words)

  
 www.geocities.com/darhawaii/index
Aloha from the Daughters representing the State of Hawaii.
We are honored that you are interested in the DAR and in the Hawaii State programs in particular.
The State is pleased to welcome Hawaii's second chapter, the Hawai'i Loa Chapter established with 14 members on the Big Island.
www.geocities.com /darhawaii   (320 words)

  
 50th State
The palace was renamed the Executive Building where it served as the seat of power for the Republic of Hawaii (1894), the ensuing Territory of Hawaii (annexed to the United States - August 12, 1898) and finally the State of Hawaii (admitted - August 21, 1959).
The State Capitol was built out of necessity to relocate the increasingly growing government offices from smaller quarters at the Executive Building (Iolani Palace) and to allow the restoration of Iolani Palace to it's original splendor and elegance under the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Rich in the symbolism of Hawaii's past, the Capitol is surrounded by water, a representation that Hawaii is an island state.
www.hawaiiscene.com /50thState.htm   (587 words)

  
 Teaching in Hawai'i
The elected Hawaii State Board of Education (BOE) and the State Superintendent of Education, appointed by the BOE, are committed to achieving excellence in Hawaii's public schools.
Most of Hawaii's schools are embracing the concept of School/Community-Based Management (SCBM) which involves shared decision-making that encourages participation, provides administrative flexibility and empowers school communities.
Hawaii is a special place with students representing a variety of multiethnic backgrounds.
doe.k12.hi.us /personnel/teachinginhawaii.htm   (1437 words)

  
 State Statistics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The estimated number of adults within the State who were suffering from mental illness in the year 2002.
The estimated number of children and adolescents within the State who were suffering from serious emotional disturbances in the year 2002.
The number of inpatients in publicly funded psychiatric hospitals in the State at the end of 2000.
www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov /databases/stats.aspx?D1=HI   (132 words)

  
 Hawaii Secretary of State Information
The Hawaii Secretary of State, Department of Corporations provides a statewide registry and information resource for almost all business activity in the state of Hawaii.
Hawaii Secretary of State - Certifies copies of any and all corporate and limited liability company documents on file for introduction into court and private business transactions.
The Hawaii Secretary of state requires clauses that must be added to the document to insure lawsuit protection for officers, directors and shareholders.
www.companiesinc.com /secretary-state/hawaii.asp   (413 words)

  
 AI_AQS_info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Hawaii's quarantine law is designed to protect residents and pets from potentially serious health problems associated with the introduction and spread of rabies.
Hawaii Resident Pets: Owners wishing to leave Hawaii with their pets, and return without extended quarantine, must meet all requirements listed on the “Checklist Only For Resident Dogs And Cats Originating From Hawaii And Returning For The 5-Day-Or-Less Program”.
For pets arriving from Guam, Affidavit for Export From Guam to the State of Hawaii [IC-5.pdf] is required.
www.hawaiiag.org /hdoa/ai_aqs_info.htm   (948 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Fifth-ranked Michigan State stumped by Hawaii   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Michigan State, the first member of the preseason Top 10 to lose this season, was hampered by poor shooting and leg cramps.
Hawaii led by as many as 14 points on the way to a 39-32 halftime lead.
The win was the 300th at Hawaii for coach Riley Wallace and it improved the Rainbow Warriors to 2-0 all-time against Michigan State.
www.usatoday.com /sports/college/mensbasketball/games/2005-11-19-michstate-hawaii_x.htm?csp=34   (873 words)

  
 Hawaii State RACES
Hawaii State Civil Defense (SCD) serves as the coordinating entity for the State of Hawaii during times of emergency that affects one or more counties in Hawaii.
Hawaii State Civil Defense uses amateur radio as a radio communications backup with Emergency Operating Centers (EOCs) located at the Neighbor Island counties.
During non-emergencies, the State RACES VHF system is open to normal amateur communications to enable amateurs on each island to become familiar with each other.
ronhashiro.htohananet.com /am-radio/hawaii/scd.html   (468 words)

  
 Hawaii State Resources
For current information concerning this state, please contact the office listed under Department of Education: Special Education.
NICHCY State Resources are listings of selected state-wide organizations that can refer people to organizations in their area.
We update our state resources continuously; however, the addresses and telephone numbers of these selected groups are constantly changing.
www.nichcy.org /stateshe/hi.htm   (476 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Boise State saddles Hawaii with unwanted record, rout   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Boise State scored 69 straight points, including 38 in the third quarter, en route to its 23rd straight WAC victory and 24th consecutive home win.
But Boise State's pass defense — ranked 103rd in the country — frustrated Chang into his worst performance of the season.
Hawaii (3-4, 3-3) is 0-3 on the road this season and has been outscored 158-52 away from home.
www.usatoday.com /sports/college/football/wac/2004-10-30-hawaii-boisestate_x.htm   (787 words)

  
 Hawaii State Flag
The State Flag was adopted from the official flag of the Kingdom of Hawai`i.
It is the only U.S. state flag to have flown over a kingdom, a territory, a republic, and a state.
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:
www.hawaiischoolreports.com /symbols/flag.htm   (344 words)

  
 Hawaii State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song
Things to Do in Hawaii - Hawaii Travel Network is the place for fun things to do in Hawaii.
The flag of Great Britain is emblazoned in the upper left corner to honor Hawaii's friendship with the British.
The combination of the stripes of the United States flag and the Union Jack of Great Britain is said to have pleased the merchant shippers of both nations.
www.50states.com /hawaii.htm   (300 words)

  
 WNC: Hawaii Major State Day
Pilgrims from the state joined Hawaii natives now living in the Washington area among 750 worshipers at the cathedral’s 11 a.m.
The Episcopal Church in Hawaii began in 1862 when King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma invited the Church of England to Hawaii, and supported its missions through gifts of land to establish communities.
Penland, president of the Hawaii State Society, carried the state flag in the grand processional that opened the service.
www.cathedral.org /cathedral/news/hawaii.shtml   (770 words)

  
 Hawaii State Director
Once a Hawaii LLC has been created, the State of Hawaii will require certain recurring responsibilities and duties.
State Income Tax: The LLC tax rate for Hawaii is variable, based on Hawaii taxable net income.
When appropriate, two checks must accompany the document, one payable to the judge of probate and one payable to the state government, covering all charges for the state government.
www.legalzoom.com /llc/hawaii-state-director.html   (744 words)

  
 Hawaii Asset Protection State Resources
Nothing herein should be construed as a solicitation by the drafters of this website to practice law in the referenced state.
Hawaii is becoming known as one of the leading domiciles for domestic captive insurance company formations.
Otherwise, considering the sky high price of property in the Islands, the homestead protections afforded by Hawaii’s statutes are a bad joke.
www.assetprotectionbook.com /hawaii.htm   (567 words)

  
 State Spotlight: Hawaii   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Patricia S. Harrison recently traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii, en route to the PAO Conference in Singapore, where she visited the East-West Center (EWC).
Professionals and students from the United States, Asia and the Pacific, study and work together at the EWC to better understand issues of common and critical concern and explore mutually
Jefferson was a Fulbright Fellow in Singapore (2001–2002) where he analyzed public sector leadership in Singapore's multicultural environment and surveyed the state of social entrepreneurship and service firsthand, through volunteerism.
exchanges.state.gov /education/newsletter/2003/jan_feb/state.htm   (386 words)

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