#federal stimulus funds

At the First Hawaiian Bank International Auto Show Friday, the Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s State Energy Office announced the awarding of $2.6 million in federal stimulus funds to six organizations that will accelerate Hawaii’s adoption of electric vehicles (EV).

By Wendy Osher The Maui Economic Opportunity community action agency is currently operating seven stimulus fund initiatives and expects nearly $4 million in federal funding. Maui Economic Opportunity CEO, Sandy Baz was among the list of people who testified today (Monday, August 24, 2009) before the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations.  Today’s hearing was organized […]

Governor Linda Lingle today revealed her Administration’s plan to meet a projected $650 million revenue shortfall for the remainder of the current fiscal year (FY09) and the upcoming 2010-2011 biennium budget. The plan combines the use of federal stimulus funds, tobacco funds, interest from and charges to various special funds, adjustments to selected benefits for […]