Lawmakers mull gambling panel HONOLULU (AP) — It’s unlikely that gambling will be legalized this year. ADVERTISING However, a bill moving through the Senate would create a gambling commission to advise the Legislature on legalized gambling proposals in future sessions.
Lawmakers mull gambling panel
HONOLULU (AP) — It’s unlikely that gambling will be legalized this year.
However, a bill moving through the Senate would create a gambling commission to advise the Legislature on legalized gambling proposals in future sessions.
Hawaii is one of two states that doesn’t permit any form of gambling.
A gambling commission would analyze the financial and social impacts of legalized gambling. It would also assess the viability of different forms of gambling and determine what percentage of each dollar put into a gambling system would go to the state and other stakeholders.
Kauai’s mayor, police chief meet
LIHUE, Kauai (AP) — Kauai’s mayor has met with the police chief he placed on leave while the county investigates an employee complaint.
Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. and Chief Darryl Perry met on Monday night but a county spokeswoman wouldn’t provide details of the meeting. Spokeswoman Beth Tokioka says the chief is still on leave.
The island’s top cop was placed on leave earlier this month and then the police commission voted that he could return to work. Perry returned to work last week but was denied access to equipment, including his gun and badge.
Health centers will get $200K
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii will receive more than $200,000 in federal funding for community health centers in rural and underserved communities on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island.
Waimanalo Health Center, the Bay Clinic in Hilo and the Hana Community Health Center will receive grants to enhance and expand their health care services. The grants are administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Waimanalo Health Center will receive about $86,000, the Bay Clinic will get about $72,000 and Hana Community is to receive about $60,000.
Dog breeder standards eyed
HONOLULU (AP) — The discovery of a Waiamanalo puppy mill in 2011 has lawmakers looking at tightening regulations for large-scale dog breeders.
The goal is to prevent puppy mills from operating in Hawaii by closing gaps that allow breeders to sell dogs without a license. The Hawaiian Humane Society says revenue from dog sales equals up to $9.4 million a year.
On Wednesday, a Senate committee was to hear Senate Bill 2494, which sets regulations for breeders caring for more than 10 dogs.
That would ensure large-scale breeding facilities are sanitary and large enough to accommodate all dogs on the property. It also calls for the canines to be given appropriate medical care.
The bill also prohibits owning more than 30 dogs older than one year and still capable of breeding.
