GOVERNOR LINGLE STATEMENT ON COUNCIL ON REVENUES

HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle issued the following statement today regarding the Council on Revenues’ latest revenue forecast.

“We are pleased that the Council on Revenues is now forecasting improved revenue collections. The latest projection reflects an improving economy and is an encouraging sign that Hawai‘i is headed in the right direction. 

“While the upward adjustment is positive, we need to remain focused on creating jobs, stimulating our economy and monitoring the state’s cash flow.”

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