What happened to Abercrombie’s New Day?

An examination of the current state of the Governor’s 2010 campaign pledges.

Background

Governor Abercrombie won his first gubernatorial election in 2010 on an ambitious progressive plan – the “New Day in Hawaii” plan. Buoyed by an enthusiastic group of young leaders, he proposed a suite of reforms.

Four years later, much of that original team is gone, replaced by individuals with a tighter relationship to the economic centers of the state. What affects did those staff changes have on the New Day plan? How effective has Governor Abercrombie been at accomplishing his stated goals? In this collection we examine the current state of Abercrombie’s campaign pledges.

A new day in environmental protection?

Analyzing the success of the governor's A New Day in Hawaii plan promise to protect Hawaii’s environment and resources. Read More »

Ikaika Ramones
A new day in renewable energy?

Analyzing the success of the governor's A New Day in Hawaii plan promise to reduce Hawaii’s dependence on fossil fuel imports and increase efficiency. Read More »

Ikaika Ramones
A new day in agriculture?

Analyzing the success of the governor's A New Day in Hawaii plan promise to increase Hawaii’s food security and the size of its farming community. Read More »

Manjari Fergusson
A new day in public education?

Analyzing the success of the governor's A New Day in Hawaii plan promise to decentralize Hawaii's public school system. Read More »

Manjari Fergusson