How does the 2009 Stimulus package passed by Congress impact Hawaii? I decided to follow the money.
Over one billion dollars will flow from the Federal coffers to Hawaii, according to Hawaii Congresswomen Mazie Hirono’s official website. On the site, Hirono points out that “There are no earmarks in this bill.” Well, that’s a relief. Adding little earmarks to a giant earmark package would be downright insulting.
The spending breakdown by program follows, as explained by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. I’ve highlighted the recipients in Hawaii garnering the largest chunks–those receiving nine digit figures. If you’re math challenged, this means upwards of hundreds of millions of dollars each.
Program |
Total |
| Highway Infrastructure Investment |
125,746,380
|
| Transit Capital Grants |
43,837,375
|
| Fixed Guideway Modernization |
254,793
|
| Clean Water State Revolving Fund |
30,823,600
|
| Drinking Water State Revolving Fund |
19,651,000
|
| State Fiscal Stabilization Fund |
194,647,000
|
| Title I Grants |
44,549,091
|
| IDEA Part B State Grants |
39,925,000
|
| IDEA Part C for Hawaii |
1,764,000
|
| Child Care Development Block Grants |
6,448,716
|
| Education Technology (ESEA, Title II-D) |
3,145,000
|
| Head Start |
2,098,853
|
| Dept. of Education Vocational Rehabilitation |
1,908,253
|
| National School Lunch Program Equipment |
337,053
|
| McKinney-Vento Act Grants for Homeless Students |
115,000
|
| Dept. of Labor State Employment Service Grants |
1,452,568
|
| Dept. of Labor Dislocated Workers State Grants |
2,126,080
|
| Dept. of Labor Adult State Grants |
1,246,875
|
| Dept. of Labor Youth State Grants |
2,947,500
|
| Medicaid Assistance |
360,000,000
|
| Prevention and Wellness Fund |
1,000,000
|
| Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program |
105,978,167
|
| Homelessness Prevention Fund |
6,214,095
|
| Senior Meals Programs |
500,000
|
| Emergency Food Assistance Program |
305,717
|
| Emergency Food and Shelter Program |
163,399
|
| Community Services Block Grants |
5,035,955
|
| Community Development Block Grants |
4,141,025
|
| Public Housing Capital Fund |
16,327,493
|
| HOME Program (HUD) |
9,553,589
|
| State Energy Program |
25,868,000
|
| Weatherization Assistance |
4,416,289
|
| Byrne Justice Assistance Grants |
10,759,137
|
| Violence against Women Grants |
1,195,789
|
| Internet Crimes against Children Grants |
1,113,360
|
| Crime Victims Compensation and Assistance |
269,221
|
Total |
$1,075,865,373 |