Daryl Huff
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Past articles by Daryl:
Big dreams for spending tax surplus get dose of reality as economic forecast weakens
“We don’t have any job growth in our forecast for next year or we have very limited job growth." → Read More
Governor says new Aloha Stadium should be privatized to boost revenues, cut costs
The idea is to start off with a modest, 25,000-seat stadium with some bleacher seating and no roof. → Read More
Hawaii lawmakers kill excise food tax exemption, but other proposed relief lives on
The proposal to end Hawaii’s 4.5% excise tax on food and medicine has died at the state legislature, but there is still millions of dollars in income tax relief still on the table, as the 2023 session nears its midpoint. → Read More
‘An injustice’: OHA fails to overturn housing ban on its land in Kakaako Makai
Opponents are celebrating, but OHA is pledging not to give up. → Read More
Bill to legalize marijuana in Hawaii clears major hurdle at Legislature
A plan to legalize recreational marijuana advanced out of two Hawaii state Senate committees Thursday and is now moving to the full senate. → Read More
With property taxes set to rise, Honolulu seeks advice on how to protect low-income families
Exactly who will be protected from increases ― and who must pay more ― isn’t yet clear. → Read More
Hawaii lawmakers push flavor bans and higher taxes to fight teen vaping
While opponents say the problem is being exaggerated, teachers say they deal with it every day. → Read More
He dropped out of school to help the war effort. 80 years later, he’s getting his diploma
A recognition 80 years in the making! → Read More
After spate of hit-and-runs, startling figure emerges: 1 in 5 fatal crashes involve unlicensed drivers
The pressure continues to build to crack down on unlicensed drivers in Hawaii, as experts estimate they are involved in 19 percent of fatal accidents. Meanwhile, public defenders are calling for reduced penalties for the offense because defendants are clogging the courts. → Read More
Lawmakers find talking about legalizing recreational weed and doing it are very different things
Even with the governor’s support, there are challenging speed bumps. → Read More
In wake of fatal crashes, Hawaii lawmakers want crackdown on unlicensed drivers
“There should be consequences if people ignore the law." → Read More
Suspect in hit-and-run that killed teen had 164 traffic violations dating back 3 decades, records show
He has been driving without a license for years. → Read More
Suspect in hit-and-run that killed teen has 164 traffic infractions and crimes dating back 3 decades
Mitchel Miyashiro, 45, was released shortly after turning himself into police on Thursday. → Read More
After a rocky start, nominee for DHHL chair will soon learn if he’ll be able to keep his job
Ikaika Anderson will be the first Green appointee to face a confirmation hearing. → Read More
Love to gamble? Lawmakers want to tax those junkets to the 9th Island
The measure is advancing at the state Legislature. → Read More
Ahead of Super Bowl, effort to legalize online sports betting fails in state Legislature
The sports gaming industry and supporters came in with the argument that thousands of people are already illegally betting on sports in Hawaii. → Read More
Debate on recreational marijuana in Hawaii could hinge on regulation of medical cannabis
Hawaii health and law enforcement authorities are having a hard time keeping up with the rapidly growing and changing cannabis marketplace. → Read More
Lawmakers eye tax relief proposals as residents grapple with rising costs for medical care, groceries
The proposals will be weighed against competing tax break ideas and big spending plans. → Read More
Lawmakers move to fix fallout from Supreme Court ruling on felony charging
The problems all stem from the so-called Obrero decision. → Read More
Governor’s ‘green fee’ plan scaled back to target park, trail and beach users
Governor Josh Green has changed his proposal for a fee on every incoming visitor making it likely more acceptable to the industry and lawmakers. Green had proposed charging every adult visitor a $50 fee to deal with impacts of climate change as well as mitigate the impact of the visitors on Hawaii’s cherished locations. But in bills introduced to the legislature by his office, the Governor’s… → Read More