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Majority of Voters on Molokai, Lanai Opposed Maui County GMO Ban PF Bentley/Civil Beat

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 File Photo

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 PF Bentley/Civil Beat

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 SHAKA Movement

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 PF Bentley/Civil Beat

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.