Hawaiʻi Will Ban Chlorpyrifos, Establish Meaningful Pesticide Regulations
With Governor Ige's signature, SB3095 will become law and Hawaiʻi will lead the nation in establishing pesticide regulatory policy that protects the health and safety of its people and environment.
Hawaiʻi Could Become the First State to Ban Chlorpyrifos
Activists have been fighting for years for a comprehensive pesticide regulation bill. Now one is heading to a final floor vote after passing through conference committee.
Kauaʻi Hui Sues Syngenta, DLNR to Protect Kekaha Crown Lands
The complaint accuses the state agency of failing to execute its duties by approving agrochemical industry permits without adequate environmental review.
Former Biotech Legislator of the Year to Head House Agriculture Committee
Advocates hoping to pass new state-level restrictions on pesticides and genetically-modified organisms say their prospects for the upcoming legislative session are grim.
A Rally for the Rest of Us
Grassroots organizations lobbying on a variety of issues, rallied around the message that our government should serve the people, not corporations and developers.