Statement From Governor Abercrombie on Recent Economic Forecast

Statement

The Council on Revenues forecast today was unchanged for the current and upcoming fiscal years. Governor Neil Abercrombie has no plans to call for a special session. The Governor released the following statement:

"My Administration remains committed to working with the budget that we have. That has not changed.

"In recent weeks, we have formed new partnerships that invest in Hawai'i in the spirit of lokahi. These partnerships include a $10 million grant from the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation for education initiatives and Conservation International's $2 million commitment towards the state's fisheries enforcement.

"We are moving the economy in a positive direction and getting things done to fix government. Our New Day plan is on track."

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