Delegation: Big Bucks for Hawaii Transportation, But Amounts Vary

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One thing is for certain: Hawaii will soon receive millions of dollars from Washington for various transportation projects. What’s less certain is exactly how much.

On Monday at 5:27 a.m., U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono issued a press release announcing more than $21 million was coming our way from the U.S. Department of Transportation. It includes $10,522,090 for “runway rehabilitation” at Honolulu International Airport.

Then, at 6:45 a.m., U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz issued a press release announcing more than $23 million was coming our way from DOT. It includes $10,522,090 for “runway pavement rehab” at HNL.

Then, at 1:54 p.m., U.S. Reps. Colleen Hanabusa issued a press release announcing that she and U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard were announcing that more than $17 million was coming our way from the DOT. It includes $10,522,090 for “Phase II of the runway rehabilitation project at Honolulu International Airport.”

Hmmm. On a related note, read Hawaii’s Hanging Chad: They’ll Do It Their Way.

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—Chad Blair

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