Volcano Monitoring Grant Awarded

Rep. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) announced that Hawaii had been awarded $420,000 in stimulus funds to upgrade equipment and analyze data, as part of the volcano monitoring program cited by Gov. Piyush "Bobby" Jindal in his response to the President's plan.



Semi-Related: Gov. Jindal of Louisiana held a re-election fundraiser in Mississippi, Friday. Thus far, he has held fundraisers in nine states.