Maui prison plans revived

A proposed $235 million prison to replace the overcrowded and dilapidated Maui Community Correctional Center is back on track, according to Gov. Linda Lingle. After halting plans for the Maui prison last September, Lingle said yesterday she was ready to move ahead with new plans that called for “private financing and phasing of the project” at Puunene.

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