SENATE VICE PRESIDENT LORRAINE R. INOUYE ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF $9.5 MILLION FOR UH HILO

HILO, HAWAIʻI – Senate Vice President Lorraine R. Inouye (Senate District 1 – Hilo, Pauka‘a, Papaikou, Pepe‘ekeo) announced the release of $9.5 million in Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funding to support facility improvements at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.

Senator Inouye expressed her appreciation to Governor Josh Green for authorizing the release of the funds and for his continued support of investments in higher education and infrastructure on Hawaiʻi Island.

“The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is an important part of our community and a valuable resource for Hawaiʻi Island. It plays a vital role in providing educational opportunities for our residents and preparing the next generation of professionals and community leaders,” said Senator Inouye. “I will continue advocating for investments that strengthen the university and provide opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and build their futures here at home.”

The $9.5 million investment will support the design and construction of improvements to campus facilities, helping ensure the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo continues to provide a quality learning environment for students, faculty, and the broader community.

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