"Maui Ballot Initiative to Ban GMOs Passes"

"A Maui County ban on genetically modified crops pulled off a stunning turnaround late Tuesday night. After trailing by 19 points in the first two printouts, the ballot initiative took the lead, passing by more than 1000 votes.

The new legislation would put a temporary moratorium on GMO crops, until a study is done to analyze the health and environmental impacts on the county.

Ashley Lukens is the Hawaii program director for the Center for Food Safety, a national organization that supports stronger regulation on GMO’s."

Molly Solomon reports for Hawaii Public Radio November 4, 2014.

SEE ALSO:

"Colorado Prop 105: GMO Food Fight Won By Opponents of Labeling" (Denver Post)

"Voters Approve Pot in Oregon, GMO Labeling Too Close To Call" (KATU)