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Hawaii State Library Website Wins Best Government Website Award

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The Hawaii State Library System website is honored to receive the award for Best Government Website from the Web Marketing Association.

Prior to the redesign, the website was difficult to navigate, and left library patrons with very little idea of the depth and breadth of the library’s offerings. Outdated technology made it difficult for the staff to effectively promote library events and services, leaving the website out of step…
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Hawaii’s User-Centered Redesign of Annual Filing Website Wins Government Standard of Excellence Award

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The Business Registration Division, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, of the state of Hawaii is honored to receive the Government Standard of Excellence Award from the Web Marketing Association for its Annual Business Filing service.

Business owners in the state of Hawaii are required to file an annual report to stay in compliance with state laws. Originally launched in 2001, the annual filing online service was completely redesigned…
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Go Hunt, Hawaii: Hawaii’s Official Hunting Resource

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Since 1979, more than 68,000 students have received their certifications through the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Hunter Education Program. Annually, more than 2,000 students register and attend Hunter Education classes across the state. This experience is now about to get just a little easier for the public.

On March 1, 2017, the Hunter Education Program will be launching a new website designed to improve the overall registration…
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Hawaii Department of Health Receives 2016 Digital Government Achievement Award

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The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) is being recognized nationally for its effort to use technology to re-conceptualize, transform and digitize the way government agencies serve their customers. The Center for Digital Government announced the department’s Hawaii Vital Records Ordering and Tracking System is a winner of the 2016 Digital Government Achievement Award (DGAA) in the Driving Digital Government State Government category.

“Congratulations to our DOH vital records…
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Online Absentee Ballot Delivery Honored for Excellence in Government by the Interactive Media Awards

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The Interactive Media Awards™ has named Hawaii Information Consortium as a Best in Class winner in the Government category for its work in partnership with the Office of the City Clerk, City and County of Honolulu, on the Online Absentee Ballot Delivery system. The coveted award is the highest honor and represents the very best in planning, execution, and overall professionalism.

The Online Absentee Ballot Delivery…
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Hawaii Launches Online Heald College Transcript Ordering System

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The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Hawaii Post-secondary Education Authorization Program (HPEAP) has launched a new application entitled the Heald College in Honolulu Transcript Request Ordering System. Students who previously attended Heald College in Honolulu are now able to request a copy of their college transcripts online through the new application, which can be accessed online at hpeap.ehawaii.gov/hpeap/home.html.

“We are pleased to introduce this…
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More Than 30,000 Licensed Hawaii Professionals Are Urged to Renew Their License Online at MyPVL

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The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) reminds more than 30,000 Hawaii professionals that their licenses are up for renewal this current cycle. Licensees may complete the renewal process online at MyPVL.

Beginning May 9, 2016, the following professional licenses are available to renew:

Auction   Motor Vehicle Distributor Dispensing Optician   Motor Vehicle Manufacturer Elevator Mechanic   Motor Vehicle Salesperson Guard   Nursing Home Administrator Guard…
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New Guard Employee Application Process Available Online at MyPVL

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The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) today announced the expansion of the state professional and vocational licensing system, MyPVL, to allow for the first time the acceptance of licensing registration applications. The initial implementation will be for the registration application of Guard Employees, which is now being accepted online at pvl.ehawaii.gov/mypvl.

New applicants will be required to create a MyPVL account and complete the…
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Hawaii Medical Marijuana Dispensary License Application Now Available Online

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The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) Medical Marijuana Dispensary License application is now available online at mmjdisp.ehawaii.gov. Applications must be submitted online and will only be accepted during the application period of January 12, 2016, 8 a.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to January 29, 2016, 4:30 p.m. HST.

“Applicants should be careful to follow the online application instructions completely,” said Keith Ridley, Chief of the DOH Office of Health…
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Hawaii Attorney General Wins Best Government Mobile Application and Best Information Services Mobile Application

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The Hawaii Sex Offender Search has been awarded the titles of Best Government Mobile Application and Best Information Services Mobile Application of 2015 by the Web Marketing Association in its annual Mobile Web Awards competition.

In April 2015, the Department of the Attorney General Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center released a major upgrade to the mobile Hawaii Sex Offender Search app. App users can now sign up for alerts regarding offenders…
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