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So What Really Happened Yesterday September 9, 2013?

Posted on September 10, 2013 by garyhooser

To say the least, yesterday was a bit frustrating.  For those observing the 12 hour session it is clear there were really two meetings – one between council members discussing amendments and one between council members and the agrochemical industry … Continue reading →

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Next Steps For Bill 2491 – September 9 Committee Meeting

Posted on September 2, 2013 by garyhooser

On the morning of Monday September 9, the Kauai County Council’s Committee on Economic Development (agriculture and sustainability) and Intergovernmental Affairs will conduct its next review and discussion of Bill 2491. The meeting will likely start at approximately 8:30am or … Continue reading →

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A Short History Of Yesterday – Bill 2491 Relating to Pesticides and Genetically Modified Organisms

Posted on August 6, 2013 by garyhooser

SB2491 has been deferred until September 9th when a meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the Kauai County Council will hold its second hearing.  This is confirmed and will not change.  The exact time and location will be announced … Continue reading →

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Bill 2491 – What’s next? – The Process

Posted on August 4, 2013 by garyhooser

Bill 2491 is scheduled for tomorrow Monday August 5 at 8:30am in the Historic County Building on Rice Street in Lihue – The Kauai County Council Committee on Economic Development (Sustainability/Agriculture/Food/Energy and Intergovernmental Relations). The public is invited and welcome … Continue reading →

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It was safe until it wasn’t. Powerful Personal Testimony In Support Of Bill 2491 – Must Read

Posted on July 28, 2013 by garyhooser

Actual testimony that was submitted to the Kauai County Council in support of Bill 2491 – published with permission My name is Janine Lynne, I am a resident of Kauai, a small farmer, a mother and a grandmother. I have … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Bill 2491 Relating to Pesticides and Genetically Modified Organisms

Posted on July 20, 2013 by garyhooser

As the author of Bill 2491 relating to Pesticides and Genetically Modified Organisms, I feel compelled to address the tremendous amount of misinformation being generated in the community as to its impacts and effects on our island community. To be … Continue reading →

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Testimony on SB586HD2 relating to exempting gmo and large agribusiness infrastructure – Oops! Must have been a freudian slip…the actual title is Relating to Agricultural Building Permits

Posted on April 18, 2013 by garyhooser

This measure SB586HD2 is scheduled for today Thursday April 18th. I am supporting the HD1 because it allows the Counties discretion to exempt only small structures on small farms. Aloha Conference Committee Members and Legislators, I respectfully ask you to … Continue reading →

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An open letter to friends and former colleagues in the Senate:

Posted on March 13, 2013 by garyhooser

March 13, 2013 Aloha Friends and Former Senate Colleagues, Good policy plus good politics – that elusive holy grail each of us who serve in public office seeks every day. What can we do that will make our communities better … Continue reading →

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It’s Not About Eating The Corn

Posted on February 21, 2013 by garyhooser

It’s not about eating the corn Not for me anyway.  The decision to eat or not eat the corn is only a small reason I support the labeling of genetically modified foods and hold deep reservations about the industry as … Continue reading →

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PLDC – Bad Process, Bad Policy, Bad Politics

Posted on February 8, 2013 by garyhooser

Testimony in Strong Support of a complete and full repeal of the PLDC RE:  Applies to all items on the 9am agenda I’m supporting HB 1133 and HB 589 as the two bills that would repeal the PLDC. I’m also opposing … Continue reading →

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