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Hawaii AG Backs Vermont GMO Labeling Law
Doug Chin signed an amicus brief, along with attorneys general from seven other states, contending Vermont’s law is constitutional.
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Thousands Turn Out for Aloha Aina Unity March
The march stretched for nearly a mile and a half through Waikiki. Organizers hope to mobilize voters and create political awareness for preserving sacred spaces in Hawaii.
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Tulsi Gabbard Says Bill to Prevent GMO Labeling is Bad for Democracy
The Hawaii congresswoman followed up her criticism with an appeal for campaign funds.
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Maui County’s GMO Moratorium
Judge Susan Mollway ruled that the ordinance is preempted by state and federal law, much like earlier measures in Hawaii and Kauai counties.
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Federal Judge Plans to Rule on Maui GMO Moratorium By End of June
Advocates for the hard-won ballot initiative aren’t optimistic about their chances at the District Court level.
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DuPont Pioneer Shuts Down One Kauai Facility
The company is consolidating its parent seed operations on the North Shore of Oahu.
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Civil Beat Poll: Hawaii Voters Want GMO Labeling
There’s little disparity across age, ethnicity and gender lines, although more Republicans are opposed.
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Not All GMO Plants Are Created Equally
It’s the trait, not the method, that’s important.
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Maui GMO Farming Moratorium Won’t Be Enforced Until At Least June
A federal judge has extended an injunction blocking Maui County’s voter-approved moratorium until she rules on the case. She set the next hearing for June 15.
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Asia Matters: Time for Shared International Research on GMOs?
China and India are conducting their own studies of genetically modified crops, which are controversial everywhere.