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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye

SENATOR LORRAINE R. INOUYE SECURES MILLIONS IN FUNDING FOR SENATE DISTRICT 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 26, 2023
Senate Communications: Chelsea Brinegar 808-586-6290

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Senator Lorraine R. Inouye (District 1 – Hilo, Pauka‘a, Papaikou, Pepe‘ekeo) announced today that over $52,000,000 in funding was secured in the final version of the state budget (HB300 CD1) for various improvement projects in her district.

Highlights from Senator Inouye’s secured funds include:

• $50 million for the expansion of the ICU and medical surgical unit at Hilo Medical Center
• $600,000 to Island of Hawaiʻi YMCA
• $450,000 to Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island
• $400,000 in FY24 for UH Hilo athletics
• $330,000 to YWCA of Hawaiʻi Island
• $200,000 to Hawaiʻi Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce
• $200,000 to Hospice of Hilo
• $150,000 to Hawaiʻi County Economic Opportunity Council
• $100,000 to Friends of the Palace Theater
• $100,000 to East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center

“I am delighted to share that Senate District 1 will receive funding exceeding $52 million,” said Senator Inouye. “These funds will be utilized to enhance our health centers, athletic programs, and vital community organizations which will, in turn, improve the quality of life for those who live here.”

Endorsements

Ami Lamson

Senator Lorraine Inouye has always supported our efforts to improve healthcare for East Hawai‘i as well as the state.  We should reelect Senator Inouye so she can continue the good work she has done for our community.

Charmaine Kamaka

I have had the privilege and pleasure of knowing and working with Senator Lorraine Inouye for over 30 years as she served our county as a council member, mayor and state senator. Lorraine’s experience, understanding, compassion and demonstrated commitment to our island and state make her uniquely qualified to continue to represent the people of Hawai’i Island in the State Senate.

Aaron K. Pacheco, Sr.- Waiakea resident

Lorraine Inouye has been a name I could trust for as long as I can remember. I trust her with our future!

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