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.
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.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat
GMO Debate to Be Shaped by New Senate, House Ag Chairs
UPDATED. Sen. Russell Ruderman and Rep. Clift Tsuji are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to regulating the seed industry.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Monsanto, Maui County Sued Over GMO Farming Moratorium
UPDATED: The lawsuit by five Maui County residents seeks to give them more influence on how the law will be enforced.