Tag Archives: Kauai

It’s Not About Eating The Corn

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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Testimony on HB97 New GMO – Permit Required

Testimony from: Kauai County Councilmember Gary Hooser Re: HB97 Agriculture; Genetically Modified Organisms: Quarantine Hearing: Monday February 4, 2013 Committee on Agriculture Position: Strong Support – Suggest Amendments My name is Gary Hooser, I am an elected member of the … Continue reading

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PLDC creation was a slap in the face of the public and state Constitution

The Public Land Development Corporation (PLDC) was created by the legislature in a manner that at best was unprincipled and at worst corrupt and illegal. Those responsible owe the people of our state, first an apology, and then a complete … Continue reading

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Birth Of The Public Land Development Corporation – A travesty of the legislative process

Many have asked how come none of the regular environmental and public interest watch-dog groups sounded the alarm earlier? How did such a law get passed? Among other things, Act 55 creates the Public Land Development Corporation (PLDC) and gives … Continue reading

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Hooser – Remarks On The Public Land Development Corporation

On Wednesday September 26 members of the public (including myself) gave the Kauai County Council a standing ovation for their unanimous passage of a Resolution supporting the repeal of Act 55 and an end to the Public Land Development Corporation … Continue reading

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Hooser Goes Job Hunting – Or Not

While Shapiro writes “Hooser Bucks For State Job” http://bit.ly/cL1LEW – The Garden Island Newspaper ran an article this morning pertaining to similar topic but entitled “Hooser looking for ‘opportunities to serve’” http://bit.ly/brT8Wk Interesting how words matter. Note: Comments on Shapiro … Continue reading

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