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Critics say that the data now available online isn’t very meaningful because it’s not comprehensive.

First the measure was given a “defective” 2050 start date. Then it was shot down by voice vote, leaving the stands of individual lawmakers unclear.

The Agriculture and Health departments say they’ll gather more data, improve emergency responses and communicate better with public.

Alexander & Baldwin wants a one-year renewal of its use of East Maui streams. The Sierra Club argues it doesn’t need the water.

Two local groups want the EPA to force state agriculture agencies to better regulate pesticide drift.

Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company plans to shut down Hawaii’s last sugar plantation by year’s end, but the ritual continues for now.

UPDATED: Earthjustice claims the Department of Agriculture isn’t doing enough to protect the public from misuse of pesticides.

National requirements take effect effect in two years, but local GMO labeling advocates don’t think they go far enough.

The U.S. Senate passed legislation to create federal labeling standards for genetically engineered foods.

States like Hawaii are loosening restrictions on industrial hemp, but the real breakthrough could come at the federal level.