Linda Lingle
Politician
Lingle shows leadership by reversing direction...her powers of leadership. After winning the top political job against all the institutional odds, Lingle set out to lead Hawaii to the land of low taxes, home rule, decentralized authority and two-party debate. Hawaii was told about being... In this article: Linda Lingle, Tax, Hawaii, Michael Jordan, and GOP |
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washingtonpost.com | 7 days ago
Hawaii gov's plan would restore classroom days
Hawaii gov's plan would restore classroom days HONOLULU -- Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle proposed a plan Sunday to end the state's hotly disputed teacher furloughs starting in January, using a rainy day budget fund and converting planning days for...
In this article: Hawaii, Arne Duncan, Honolulu, U.S., and China
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boston.com - Latest news | 7 days ago
HI governor's plan would end teacher furlough days
...HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING HONOLULU-Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle has proposed a plan to end the state's hotly disputed teacher furloughs and cancel a planned 10 percent reduction in school days. At a news conference Sunday, Lingle...
In this article: Hawaii, All rights reserved, Honolulu, and Associated Press
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Honolulu Star Bulletin | November 10, 2009
Chinese Chamber working to broaden isle-China ties
...to broaden isle-China ties POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 10, 2009 The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii is pleased to join Gov. Linda Lingle and the director from the state Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism in...
In this article: People's Republic of China, Hainan Airlines, Hawaii, Ocean Park, Guangzhou, U.S., Hong Kong, and Chaminade University
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Arkansas Democrat Gazette | 6 days ago
Plan would dump teacher furloughs
Plan would dump teacher furloughs Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle proposed a plan Sunday to end the statea s hotly disputed teacher furloughs starting in January. Her proposal would use a rainyday budget fund and convert planning days for teachers...
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Honolulu Star Bulletin | November 02, 2009
Encouraging tourism from China well-timed
...with an enthusiastic forecast. U.S. and Chinese tourism officials signed an agreement this month in Florida and Gov. Linda Lingle left Friday for a two-week visit to China to promote Hawaii as a destination. Numbers associated with Chinese...
In this article: China, Hawaii, U.S., Hainan Airlines, Revenue, U.S. House, Beijing, and Barack Obama
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Miami Herald - Breaking News | November 10, 2009
Meeting sought to settle Hawaii teacher furloughs
...Hawaii tourism 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, Neil Abercrombie, China, Honolulu, Preliminary injunction, and Homestead exemption
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The Seattle Times | 6 days ago
Hawaii showroom may open in China
...a buying delegation will visit Hawaii early next year to decide what products to sell. Lingle spoke about the Hawaii House on Sunday after returning from a two-week trip to China, which she used to promote tourism and business opportunities.
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Honolulu Advertiser | November 14, 2009
Hawaii governor returns from China
Hawaii governor returns from China HONOLULU Gov. Linda Lingle is back in Hawaii following a two-week trip to China that promoted the Islands as a tourism destination. Lingle returned home Friday after visiting several Chinese cities.
In this article: Hawaii, China, Hainan Province, Luo Baoming, Hainan Airlines, Honolulu, and Beijing
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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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