Office of the Governor – Statement – NGA Travel Cancellation + Transparency and Expediency

STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
 
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
 

GOVERNOR GREEN CANCELS NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION TRIP, REAFFIRMS FULL TRANSPARENCY AND EXPEDIENCY IN ONGOING INVESTIGATION

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 12, 2026 

Attributable to Governor Josh Green:

“Governors convene in Washington, D.C. every February, hosted by the National Governors Association. This annual winter assembly is essential to the collaborative work I do on behalf of the folks of Hawaiʻi.

However, in gentle of latest occasions and to make sure regular management for our state throughout this time, I’ve canceled out-of-state journey for this month, together with my attendance at this long-planned convention.

As I’ve beforehand said, relating to the investigation, accountability is important — nobody will get a free move. We are in an lively part of this effort led by our Attorney General and I need to see all the information launched to the folks of our state as expeditiously as attainable. This must be resolved for the great of our public belief.”

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Media Contacts:  
 
Erika Engle
Press Secretary
Office of the Governor, State of Hawai‘i
Office: 808-586-0120
Email: [email protected]

Makana McClellan
Director of Communications
Office of the Governor, State of Hawaiʻi
Cell: 808-265-0083
Email: [email protected]