Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) floated the idea of a casino in the city of Kapolei, some state politicians are calling the plan a bad idea.
Facing a strained cash situation owing to the coronavirus pandemic, DHHL is scrambling for revenue, and last week said it’s bringing the gaming venue proposal to the Hawaiian Homes Commission this week. There was immediate opposition to that plan among state senators, and that dissent is growing. While I can appreciate DHHL’s effort to identify…