The state is dominated politically by Democrats. But Gabbard says the issue of preventing casinos and regulated gaming enjoys bipartisan support.<\/strong><\/p>\nMaking Its Case<\/h2>\n
In the draft bill, DHHL says that in 2015, Hawaii’s tourism industry generated $21.7 billion in economic activity, almost on par with the $22.8 billion in North Carolina. The department says the Tar Heel State got the benefit of $1.33 billion in gaming-related sales and $530 million in salaries, tips, and wages, despite being home to just two tribal casinos.<\/p>\n
On that note, the department’s proposal could face tribal issues of its own, because the federal government doesn’t treat Native Hawaiians the same way it does Native Americans.<\/p>\n
DHHL’s proposal doesn’t mention if the casino would be commercial or tribal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
An effort by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) to bring an integrated resort to the city of Kapolei on the island of Oahu scored its first victory Tuesday. It eked out a win before the Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC). By a 5-4 vote, the commission passed a DHHL proposal seeking to build a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":46,"featured_media":159427,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33810],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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