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Maui health care got a big boost on Tuesday with the signing of two laws. One is for state issuance of up to $20 million in special purpose revenue bonds for a new West Maui Hospital and Medical Center in the growing district; the other expands the certified nurse aide to practical nurse bridge program at the University of Hawaii-Maui. Building up the medical workforce will be just as important as constructing the overdue new medical facility.