Big Island legislators to hold info briefing
The Senate Ad-hoc Committee chaired by Senator Russell Kokubun will hold a series of info briefings to address recent proposed changes by the Lingle administration and discuss the potential impact these changes will have on the State.
Governor Lingle last week announced her plans to layoff approximately 80 percent of Department of Agriculture personnel in an effort to help close a budget deficit. Many Big Island lawmakers and residents are concerned about the devastating effect this will have on the local agriculture industry. The announcement followed a news conference Lingle held the week prior during which she announced plans to cut staff and close the Kulani Correctional Facility on the north shore of the Big Island.
Info briefings will be held on the Big Island in Hilo and Kona late this week, and on the island of Oahu early next week. View the info briefing notice and agenda here.
Date:Â Â Â Thursday, August 13, 2009
Time:Â Â 5:00-8:00pm
Place:Â Â Aupuni Center – County Conference Room
            County of Hawaii
            101 Pauahi Street
            Hilo, HI 96720
Date:Â Â Â Friday, August 14, 2009
Time:Â Â Â 5:00-8:00pm
Place:Â Â Kealakehe High School Cafeteria
            74-5000 Puohulihuli Street
            Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
For more information, contact Senator Kokubun’s office at (808) 586-6760.
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