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- ↑ "Governor's Message No. 3: Letter from Governor Josh Green clarifying that Lisa M. Ginoza (GM1) was nominated to replace Associate Justice Michael Wilson and Vladimir P. Devens (GM2) was nominated to replace Associate Justice Paula Nakayama" (PDF). Hawai‘i State Legislature. November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
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- ↑ "Lisa Ginoza and Vladimir Devens confirmed to Hawaiʻi Supreme Court". Hawai'i Public Radio. 2023-11-23. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
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