MEDIA RELEASE

WHAT: The House of Representatives Finance Committee will make a presentation to the community on the 2010 state budget bill and how they resolved a $1.2 billion shortfall. Information will also be provided on major capital improvement projects for East Hawaii.

WHEN: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, June 16, 2010

WHERE: UH Hilo UCB 127 (Hooulu Terrace)

WHO: House Finance Chair Rep. Marcus Oshiro will be joined by Rep. Jerry Chang, Rep. Clift Tsuji, Rep. Faye Hanohano, and Rep. Robert Herkes.

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WHAT: The House of Representatives Finance Committee will make a presentation to the community on the 2010 state budget bill and how they resolved a $1.2 billion shortfall. Information will also be provided on how the legislature reduced spending, budget priorities, and major capital improvement projects for West Hawaii.

DATE: Monday, June 21, 2010

TIME AND PLACE:

9:30-10:30 a.m. Waikoloa Community Room in the Waikoloa Village Association building, next to golf course clubhouse.

11:30-1 p.m. Kona.  Tante’s Restaurant.  No-host lunch.  Beverages complimentary. Lobby of Kona Seaside Resort.  Corner of Kuakini Highway and Palani Road.

1:30-2:30 p.m. Kona International Airport.  West Hawaii Explorations Academy, located in Natural Energy Lab (NELHA) adjacent to airport.

5-6 p.m. Waimea.  Kanu o ka Aina. (new school campus) located on Hiiaka Street,  back of Kuhio Village.

WHO: House Finance Chair Rep. Marcus Oshiro will be joined by Rep. Cindy Evans and Rep. Denny Coffman