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Hawaii Information Consortium Selected as a Winner in the 34th Annual Telly Awards

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The Telly Awards has named Hawaii Information Consortium as a bronze winner in the 35th Annual Telly Awards for their video piece titled The New Hawaii.gov Website.  With nearly 12,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries, this is truly an honor.

In the spring of 2013, eHawaii.gov worked with the Office of Information Management & Technology to redesign the State portal website, Hawaii.gov. The new Hawaii.gov…
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DBEDT Launches Online Tax Credit Research Activity Survey

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The Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) has launched the online Tax Credit Research Activity (TCRA) Survey (DBEDT Form 346) at dbedt.hawaii.gov. This online form, to be filed by qualified high technology businesses, was mandated by the Legislature for businesses that want to claim a high tech tax credit.

“By putting the form online, we are giving Hawaii businesses a greater level of convenience and ease,” said…
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Hawaii Launches Mobile Compatible Insurance License Search

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The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ (DCCA) Insurance Division has launched a mobile device-compatible Insurance Licensing Search at insurance.ehawaii.gov/hils. The webpage was redesigned to be mobile-first responsive and accessible to individuals with an internet browser on their mobile device.

“We are giving Hawaii consumers a greater level of convenience and ease when they conduct research on insurance agents and companies with whom they seek to do business,” said…
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Hawaii Sex Offender Search App Now Available for Download

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The Office of the Attorney General Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center officially released their new mobile application, Hawaii Sex Offender Search, allowing users to view nearby offenders and search for offenders registered with the State of Hawaii.

“I am excited that the Office of Information Management and Technology could collaborate with the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center and Hawaii Information Consortium on the new mobile app. We have taken what…
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Hawaii Freshwater Game Fishing License Application – Now Mobile

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Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR), recently launched a new look and mobile-friendly design for their online Freshwater Game Fishing License service. This service allows Hawaii residents and non-residents to purchase a license required to fish in the State’s freshwater streams and waters.

“The upgraded solution provides easier access to our online service through a mobile responsive design…
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Hawaii Charity Mobile App Now Available

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On December 13 of 2013 the Office of the Attorney General Tax & Charities Division officially released the mobile application Hawaii Charity Finder. Hawaii Charity Finder is designed to provide users with on-demand information about charitable organizations registered with the State of Hawaii.

Attorney General David M. Louie said, “We are proud to be the first Attorney General’s Office in the Nation to deploy a Mobile App that will allow…
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Hawaii.gov Wins Gold Davey Award for Redesigned Web Portal

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With nearly 4,000 entries from across the US and around the world, the Davey Awards honors the finest creative work from the best small firms, agencies and companies worldwide. The Davey Awards is judged and overseen by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, a 600+ member organization of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive…
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Department of Taxation Announces Updated Mobile First Tax Search Tools

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The Department of Taxation has introduced updated mobile first tax search tools for its Tax Refund Search and Tax License Search. The modernized versions of these two web applications feature responsive design and provide the public quick and easy access to their tax refund status and tax license search information on their mobile devices.

“The taxpayer community can quickly check on their tax refunds or get tax license information anytime…
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Hawaii Attorney General Launches Online Notary System

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The Hawaii Attorney General, Notary Public Office has launched a new online Notary system at notary.ehawaii.gov. The new system is designed to help the public quickly and easily submit and pay for their applications to become a Notary or renew their Notary Commission. It also provides the Notary staff with a platform to administer new applications and renewals from their mobile devices or desktops.

“This new system will reduce…
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Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Wins National Award

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The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) was recently recognized by the Center for Digital Government for its effort in maintaining sustainable fisheries with an electronic fishing trip reporting system. The Commercial Marine License Fishing Trip Report System (CMLSFR) is a winner of the 2013 Digital Government Achievement Award in the Government-to-Business category.

“We are very excited to receive this honor,” said William Aila, Jr., director of…
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