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DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR DOUGLAS S. CHIN ATTORNEY GENERAL STEPHEN H. LEVINS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                        June 28, 2016 ATTORNEY GENERAL AND OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION ANNOUNCE COMPENSATION FOR HAWAII CONSUMERS UNDER  SETTLEMENTS WITH VOLKSWAGEN OVER EMISSIONS FRAUD Volkswagen Required to Repurchase ...
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DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2016 GOVERNOR IGE HIGHLIGHTS THIRTY YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL CAPTIVE INSURANCE IN HAWAII HONOLULU — Hawaii Governor David Y. Ige today commemorated the thirtieth (30th) year anniversary of the establishment of Hawaii’s captive insurance industry. Since enabling legislation was enacted into law on May 29, 1986, Hawaii ...
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2016 DCCA Hosts Consumer Fair to Celebrate Month of the Military Consumer  HONOLULU – To kick off the Month of the Military Consumer, the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) will host a ...
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS Office of Administrative Hearings DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2016 DCCA DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS (Through May 2016) HONOLULU – The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and the state Boards and Commissions released a summary of disciplinary actions ...
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING DIVISION DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR CELIA C. SUZUKI LICENSING ADMINISTRATOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2016 HAWAI`I REAL ESTATE COMMISSION TO HOLD STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND OFFER REAL ESTATE AND CONDOMINIUM SPECIALIST CONSULTATIONS IN HILO HONOLULU – The Real Estate Commission ...
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 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS Professional and Vocational Licensing Division DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR CELIA C. SUZUKI LICENSING ADMINISTRATOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2016 More Than 30,000 Licensed Professionals are urged to renew their license online at MyPVL   HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs ...
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS Office of Administrative Hearings DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2016 DCCA DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS (Through April 2016) HONOLULU – The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and the state Boards and Commissions released a summary of disciplinary actions through ...
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR STEPHEN H. LEVINS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2016 Consumer Alert: State Urges Consumers with Aeropostale Gift Cards to Redeem Unused Balances Immediately Company files for bankruptcy; consumers should use ...
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR STEPHEN H. LEVINS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2016 State of Hawaii Files First Lawsuit Relating to Faulty Takata Airbags HONOLULU – The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affair’s Office ...
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR STEPHEN H. LEVINS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2016 State Urges Consumers with Sports Authority Gift Cards to Redeem Unused Balances Immediately Company files for bankruptcy; consumers should use gift ...
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