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Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle Asks Legislature to Create Communications Commission to Enhance Broadband and IT Infrastructure



January 30, 2009 By

"The measures we are proposing focus on solutions to meet the state's near-term obligations while planning for the future," -- Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle (pictured)

Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle this week submitted a package of 168 legislative bills to the Hawaii Legislature.

Among the administration's priorities, as outlined by the governor in her state of the state address on Monday, includes long-term initiatives to upgrade and modernize the state's critical infrastructure, such as the six-year, $4.2 billion Highways Modernization Plan; a five-year, $240 million "Recreational Renaissance" plan to reinvigorate the state's land- and ocean-based recreational facilities to renew and care for state parks, trails, small boat harbors and forest reserves; and the creation of a new Hawaii Communications Commission to focus on enhancing the state's broadband and information technology communications infrastructure.

"The measures we are proposing focus on solutions to meet the state's near-term obligations while planning for the future," said Lingle.  "This is a robust legislative package that will help streamline government, improve the delivery of critical services, keep our citizens and visitors safe, and help ensure a stronger future for Hawaii."


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