Majority of Voters on Molokai, Lanai Opposed Maui County GMO Ban
County officials on Maui are preparing to enforce the law and bracing for a potentially costly legal challenge.
Monsanto and Dow to Challenge Maui County GMO Farming Ban
The seed companies lost the ballot initiative election despite spending a state-record $7.9 million.
1,000 Votes: Maui GMO Farming Ban Squeaks By
Opponents of the measure, including Monsanto and Dow AgroSciences, raised a historic $7.9 million to defeat the bill, more than any campaign in Hawaii’s history.
Possible Vote Buying in Campaign for Maui GMO Initiative?
The Hawaii Attorney General’s Office is looking into a Facebook post that appears to offer services for a “yes” vote on the ballot question.
Nearly $8 Million Raised to Defeat Maui GMO Ballot Initiative
Proponents of the initiative have spent under $83,000, far less than the $5 million spent by Monsanto alone.