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.”
