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US Senate Passes GMO Labeling Bill
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono voted yesterday to approve S.764, bipartisan legislation that establishes a mandatory federal labeling system for GMOs.
Judge Panel to Hear SHAKA Appeal on Pesticides at GMO Sites
A special panel of three judges from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in Honolulu today on an appeal filed by The SHAKA Movement.
UPDATE: Bill Seeking Ban on GM Fish Advances for Further Deliberation
The bill would prohibit propagating, cultivating, or farming genetically engineered fish in state marine waters. The bill focuses on salmon produced for commercial sale in light of the FDA approval of AquAdvantage salmon.
International Food Justice Summit to be Held on Maui
Five experts in global food justice, environment, human rights, GMOs and pesticide issues from Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe and Hawai’i will participate at Hawai’i Alliance for Progressive Action and Pesticide Action Network North America’s “Challenging Global Impacts of the Agrochemical Industry: 2016 Food Justice Summit.”
Local Food Coalition Campaigns to Support Constitutional Amendment
The amendment seeks to add agricultural enterprises to the list of industries that can access special purpose revenue bonds.
‘Monsanto Protection Act’ Removed from Senate Plan
The US Senate today eliminated a provision within an appropriations bill that would have provided protections to Monsanto.
PHOTOS: Maui Rally Against GMO Draws Strong Turnout
“What an amazing show of Maui speaking out. I was totally blown away by the energy of the massive crowd. For me it was about caring about our community’s health, our right to know what’s in the food we eat…”
Hawaii Senate Kills GMO Labeling Bill
The senators were swayed in part by the state attorney general who called the bill “unconstitutional.” They have indicated they will push for a concurrent resolution to study the matter.
