Linda Lingle
Politician
Senate to grill DOE on stimulus...they preferred handling the matter in next year's regular session. House Speaker Calvin Say joined state education officials and Gov. Linda Lingle in calling for a reopening of the Hawaii State Teachers Association contract to renegotiate... In this article: Department of Education, Calvin Say, Linda Lingle, and DOE |
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starbulletin | 18 hours ago
Educators accused of unethical conduct
...also charged the state Attorney General's Office was in a conflict of interest, representing both Gov. Linda Lingle and the state Department of Education as they defend challenges to Furlough Fridays. The motion is connected to one of...
In this article: Allegation, Department of Education, DOE, and U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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Honolulu Advertiser | 2 days ago
$3M released for Hawaii hospital upgrades
Gov. Linda Lingle announced today she has recently released more than $3 million for various improvements at state hospitals, including upgrades to X-ray systems, an emergency room renovation, electrical upgrades and other improvements.
In this article: 3M, Environmental Protection Agency, and Hawaii
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Honolulu Star Bulletin | 2 days ago
Proposals raid funds for more school
...be needed. House leaders including Speaker Calvin Say and Finance Chairman Marcus Oshiro have expressed little support. Gov. Linda Lingle also says a special session would be premature. Espero has lined up support from 15 of 25...
In this article: Department of Finance, Revenue, and Calvin Say
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Honolulu Advertiser | 3 days ago
$75M released for campus repair work at Hawaii's public schools
...November 4, 2009 $75M released for campus repair work at Hawaii's public schools Gov. Linda Lingle announced today that she has released $75 million to the Department of Education for capital improvements at public schools...
In this article: Hawaii, Department of Education, and DOE
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Honolulu Advertiser | 4 days ago
Lingle meets with Chinese officials on economic mission
Updated at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Lingle meets with Chinese officials on economic mission Gov. Linda Lingle wrapped up a "successful round of meetings" in Beijing today on the first stop of a six-city China tour aimed at...
In this article: Hawai'i, Beijing, China, Hainan Airlines, and Honolulu
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AP Online | October 29, 2009
Lingle to travel to China to hawk Hawaii tourism
HONOLULU (AP) - Gov. Linda Lingle will leave on Friday for a two-week excursion to China where she intends to sell Hawaii as a tourism destination and to bolster opportunities for the state's products to be sold there. The six-city trip,...
In this article: Hawaii, China, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Revenue, Hong Kong government, and China Academy of Engineering
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starbulletin | October 29, 2009
Lingle will promote state on tour in China
...and accommodations will be financed by Chinese government agencies, though Lingle and Liu will pay their own expenses in Hong Kong. Gov. Linda Lingle will leave tomorrow for a two-week excursion to China, where she intends to sell Hawaii...
In this article: Hawaii, China, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Revenue, Hong Kong government, and Hainan Airlines
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Honolulu Advertiser | October 28, 2009
Lingle traveling to China to promote Hawaii tourism, build partnerships
...at 3:47 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Lingle traveling to China to promote Hawaii tourism, build partnerships Gov. Linda Lingle will leave on Friday for a two-week trip to China to promote tourism, trade and clean-energy projects.
In this article: China, Hawaii, Hainan Airlines, Honolulu, Beijing, and Hong Kong
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Honolulu Advertiser | October 27, 2009
Lingle nominates Nacino to be Oahu Circuit Court judge
Updated at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Lingle nominates Nacino to be Oahu Circuit Court judge Gov. Linda Lingle today nominated District Court Judge Edwin Nacino as a Circuit Court judge on Oahu. Nacino, who has served as a...
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Honolulu Advertiser | October 24, 2009
Lingle wants DOE part of Cabinet
Gov. Linda Lingle, claiming there is a lack of accountability on public education, will propose a constitutional amendment next session to make the state Department of Education a Cabinet-level department under the governor's control.
In this article: DOE, Ben Cayetano, Neil Abercrombie, and Department of Education
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Description from Wikipedia:
Linda Lingle (born Linda Cutter on June 4, 1953) was sworn in for a second term as Governor of the state of Hawaii on December 4, 2006. Lingle holds a number of distinctions: first Republican elected governor of Hawaii since the departure of William F. Quinn in 1962, first county mayor elected governor of Hawaii, first female governor of Hawaii, first Jewish governor of Hawaii; and the first governor of Hawaii not to have any children. During the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City, Lingle served as chairman of the convention during the absence of permanent chairman Dennis Hastert from the convention floor.
Prior to her gubernatorial administration, Lingle served as Maui County mayor, councilmember, and chaired the Hawaii Republican Party. On November 20, 2006, her approval rating stood at 71% with only 24% disapproval.
- Birth Date:
- June 04, 1953
- Birthplace:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Religion:
- Judaism
- Spouse:
- Divorced
- Residence:
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- University Attended:
- California State University at Northridge
- Occupation:
- Newspaper Publisher
- Political party:
- Republican
- Office:
- Governor of Hawaii
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