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The Hawaiian Home Lands director had called proposed amendments to the measure a “glimmer of hope” but now says that flicker is dead.
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The proposal must still win approval from Gov. David Ige and the Legislature before becoming law.
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UPDATED: The commission will decide whether to send the proposal to the Legislature at a meeting on Tuesday.
The measure under consideration by the Hawaiian Homes Commission would allow casino gambling on DHHL lands in Kapolei.
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In a 3-2 vote, the Senate Hawaiian Affairs Committee recommended the full chamber approve Gov. David Ige’s nominations to lead the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
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Updated. The County Council voted unanimously to pass the resolution Wednesday.
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The governor’s nominee was applauded for projects he’s moved forward but concerns remain over the agency’s continued backlog.
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The agency relies on a database system built in the 1980s to track applicants, and has struggled with outdated technology and limited staffing.
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The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands comes under fire for not providing any new housing units last fiscal year.
