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Health centers split $2.7M in funding
STORY SUMMARY | READ THE FULL STORYState officials are hoping that a big new portion of the federal stimulus package will generate more than 3,000 jobs in local construction for transportation projects.
Gov. Linda Lingle announced yesterday that the state was applying for $248.2 million in federal stimulus money.
The state and county highway departments would get $127.9 million for road repairs and maintenance. An additional $76.5 million will go for Honolulu and Kahului airports. Most of that money is for new explosives detection machines used to screen luggage before it is put on departing planes.
The money is part of a national $700 million airport program by the Transportation Security Administration.
The final $43.8 million will go for county bus system improvements, according to the state.
Brennon Morioka, state transportation director, said "we tried to be diverse" when asked how they selected projects for the stimulus money.
"We tried to look at jobs for all the trades," Morioka said.
— Richard Borreca
FULL STORY >>
POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Mar 17, 2009
Fourteen community health centers that serve low-income populations on six islands will share more than $2.7 million in federal economic stimulus funds.
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The state says the 22 projects will create more than three thousand jobs. Some of the projects have been on the books for years but have been stalled due to lack of funds. 3/16/09
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The financial aid comes as the centers face a possible cutback in state funding as the administration and lawmakers wrestle with a $75 million budget shortfall. The community centers received about $5.6 million last year for serving uninsured clients.
The centers will receive the individual grants by later this month, according to an announcement from U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye.
The allocation of money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was based on a formula giving the centers an additional $19 per uninsured patient.
The 14 centers served a total of 110,000 residents in 2007, according to Beth Giesting, chief executive of the Hawaii Primary Care Association.
Inouye said the funding "is a reflection of the increased demand for services from community health centers during our tough economic times. It is a time when the working poor, the uninsured, and rural and high-risk populations must often choose between health care or putting food on the table," Inouye said in the announcement.
Oahu centers will receive the following:
» Kalihi-Palama Health Center, $342,984.
» Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, $335,656.
» Waikiki Health Center, $210,619.
» Kokua Kalihi Valley, $209,258.
» Koolau Community Health and Wellness Center, Kahuku, $143,669.
» Waimanalo Health Center, $140,768.
Where will the transportation money go?
Here are transportation projects for which officials are seeking federal stimulus money:
Project Title Cost
State
| H-1, Seismic Retrofit, Farrington Highway & Makakilo Separation | $1.8 million |
| Kamehameha Highway, South Punaluu Bridge Replacement | $17 million |
| Hawaii Belt Road, Clean & Paint Steel Members, Kukuaiu, Kuwaikahi, Ninole and Maulua Bridges | $11 million |
| Maalo Road Resurfacing | $1.2 million |
| Kuhio Highway Resurfacing, Kawaihau Road to Kapaa Bridge | $2 million |
| Kuhio Highway, Short-term Improvements, Kuamoo Road to Temporary Bypass Road | $17 million |
| Piilani Highway Pavement Preservation, Lipoa Street to Kilohana | $5 million |
| Hana Highway PPM, Kaupakalua Road to Huelo | $2 million |
| Maunaloa Highway Resurfacing, MP 0.5 - Airport | $4 million |
| Kalae Highway PPM, Maunaloa Highway to Kalaupapa Lookout | $2 million |
Oahu
| Traffic Signals at Various Locations, Phase 10 | $4 million |
| Traffic Improvement at Various Sites, Harding Ave. and 5th & 11th Avenues | $2.8 million |
| Waipio Point Access Road Improvements | $5 million |
| Traffic Management Center Auxiliary Power Facility | $400,000 |
| Kalaeloa Blvd. Widening and Reconstruction, Phase 1 OR&L ROW to Lauwiliwili Street | $7 million |
Big Island
| Ane Keohokalaoloe Highway (governor's certification pending) | $35 million |
| Waimea Trails and Greenway (governor's certification pending) | $600,000 |
Kauai
| Lydgate Park to Kapaa Bike/Ped Path (Phase 3) | $4.12 million |
Maui
| Market Street Improvements, Phase 2 | $6 million |
| Buses for all counties | $43.8 million |
State
| Explosive Detection System Integration Improvements, Honolulu Airport | $43 million |
| Explosive Detection System Integration Improvements, Kahului Airport | $18.5 million |
| Apron Pavement Structural Improvements, Kahului Airport | $15 million |
Fourteen community health centers that serve low-income populations on six islands will share more than $2.7 million in federal economic stimulus funds.
State Lists 246 Million Dollars in DOT Stimulus ProjectsThe state says the 22 projects will create more than three thousand jobs. Some of the projects have been on the books for years but have been stalled due to lack of funds. 3/16/09
[Watch]
The financial aid comes as the centers face a possible cutback in state funding as the administration and lawmakers wrestle with a $75 million budget shortfall. The community centers received about $5.6 million last year for serving uninsured clients.
The centers will receive the individual grants by later this month, according to an announcement from U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye.
The allocation of money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was based on a formula giving the centers an additional $19 per uninsured patient.
The 14 centers served a total of 110,000 residents in 2007, according to Beth Giesting, chief executive of the Hawaii Primary Care Association.
Inouye said the funding "is a reflection of the increased demand for services from community health centers during our tough economic times. It is a time when the working poor, the uninsured, and rural and high-risk populations must often choose between health care or putting food on the table," Inouye said in the announcement.
Oahu centers will receive the following:
» Kalihi-Palama Health Center, $342,984.
» Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, $335,656.
» Waikiki Health Center, $210,619.
» Kokua Kalihi Valley, $209,258.
» Koolau Community Health and Wellness Center, Kahuku, $143,669.
» Waimanalo Health Center, $140,768.
Where will the transportation money go?
Here are transportation projects for which officials are seeking federal stimulus money:
Project Title Cost
State
| H-1, Seismic Retrofit, Farrington Highway & Makakilo Separation | $1.8 million |
| Kamehameha Highway, South Punaluu Bridge Replacement | $17 million |
| Hawaii Belt Road, Clean & Paint Steel Members, Kukuaiu, Kuwaikahi, Ninole and Maulua Bridges | $11 million |
| Maalo Road Resurfacing | $1.2 million |
| Kuhio Highway Resurfacing, Kawaihau Road to Kapaa Bridge | $2 million |
| Kuhio Highway, Short-term Improvements, Kuamoo Road to Temporary Bypass Road | $17 million |
| Piilani Highway Pavement Preservation, Lipoa Street to Kilohana | $5 million |
| Hana Highway PPM, Kaupakalua Road to Huelo | $2 million |
| Maunaloa Highway Resurfacing, MP 0.5 - Airport | $4 million |
| Kalae Highway PPM, Maunaloa Highway to Kalaupapa Lookout | $2 million |
Oahu
| Traffic Signals at Various Locations, Phase 10 | $4 million |
| Traffic Improvement at Various Sites, Harding Ave. and 5th & 11th Avenues | $2.8 million |
| Waipio Point Access Road Improvements | $5 million |
| Traffic Management Center Auxiliary Power Facility | $400,000 |
| Kalaeloa Blvd. Widening and Reconstruction, Phase 1 OR&L ROW to Lauwiliwili Street | $7 million |
Big Island
| Ane Keohokalaoloe Highway (governor's certification pending) | $35 million |
| Waimea Trails and Greenway (governor's certification pending) | $600,000 |
Kauai
| Lydgate Park to Kapaa Bike/Ped Path (Phase 3) | $4.12 million |
Maui
| Market Street Improvements, Phase 2 | $6 million |
| Buses for all counties | $43.8 million |
State
| Explosive Detection System Integration Improvements, Honolulu Airport | $43 million |
| Explosive Detection System Integration Improvements, Kahului Airport | $18.5 million |
| Apron Pavement Structural Improvements, Kahului Airport | $15 million |
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