Gov. Abercrombie recently signed legislation authorizing up to $120 million in special purpose revenue bonds for Hawaii Pacific University. 

The university plans to use the money to fund critical capital projects at its three locations on Oahu. One key need is expanding student housing to increase the residential potential of its downtown and Hawaii Loa campuses. 

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