PF Bentley/Civil Beat
SHAKA Movement Seeks Dismissal of Suit Against Maui GMO Farming Ban
A hearing is scheduled for March 10 on the motion by the SHAKA Movement, which has intervened to defend the voter-approved ban.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Historic $7M Spent by Group Against Maui GMO Farming Moratorium
Now global seed companies Monsanto and Dow AgroSciences are spending more on a legal challenge to the voter-approved initiative.
John Pritchett/Civil Beat
State, Kauai County Plan $100K Study of Pesticide Use on GMO Crops
Consultant plans to engage community and evaluate scientific evidence starting in January.
Sophie Cocke/Civil Beat
Judge Invalidates Partial Ban on GMOs in Hawaii County
A federal judge ruled the ordinance invalid because it is preempted by state law.
Anita Hofschneider/Civil Beat/2014
Honolulu Planning Commission to Consider Hoopili Development
The Hawaii Supreme Court recently ruled against one of two lawsuits challenging the project, but opponents haven’t given up hope.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Two Groups Seek To Defend Maui County’s GMO Farming Ban
The SHAKA Movement and a coalition represented by the Center for Food Safety and Earthjustice separately filed motions to intervene in federal court.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Maui County Agrees Not to Enforce GMO Moratorium Until March
The stipulation gives the court time to decide whether or not the recently passed ordinance is legal.
Sophie Cocke/Civil Beat
Lack of Money Leads to Lax Oversight of Pesticide Use in Hawaii
Frustrated counties are trying to pick up the slack left by state agencies that say they need more resources to adequately monitor and regulate pesticide use.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Judge Puts Brakes on Maui GMO Law
Temporary injunction granted in case brought by seed companies.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Monsanto, Agrigenetics Sue to Invalidate Maui County GMO Farming Ban
The lawsuit comes a day after the SHAKA Movement filed a lawsuit to ensure that the moratorium is enforced.