For information only. Not a policy of the Democratic Party or a statement of the Environmental Caucus. Message to the Environmental Caucus from M. Waiolama: Dear Members and Supporters of the Environmental Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi, Mahalo … Continue reading
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You may be interested in this rally that the Hawaiian community is planning to oppose SB1171, which would allow construction projects to go forward without full surveys (such as the approach used for the H-3 project). Tuesday April 30, 8:30-12:30, wear red.
Here is a summary of concerns regarding SB1171, the bill that they are trying to pass on Tuesday. The community needs to flip 5 senators to kill the bill: http://www.oiwi.tv/channels/news/voice-concerns-sb117/
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Tagged Action Alert, advocacy efforts, Hawaii, Hawaii Legislature, Iwi, Protect burials
This post is for information and doesnʻt reflect a policy of the Democratic Party of Hawaii.
Peer review study by independent scientists shows Monsantoʻs claim that Roundup is is as safe as aspiring is a lie. Impacts on health are broad.
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Oppose SB1171 which allow a project to move forward before a cultural survey is completed. Starting a project with an incomplete survey will endanger cultural sites because the project may be to far advanced to make necessary changes. Click here for more details.
Posted in Action Alert, Natural Resources
Tagged Cultural sites, Hawaii Legislature, Iwi, legislation, Testimony
HB 903 is a dramatic improvement to the state’s polluted runoff . Click here for details.
Repeal PLDC. Sen Solomon is playing political games again. Tell her to pass a clean bill. Click here for details.
Support Watershed Management and Invasive Spp control. Click here for details.
Submit your Comments to WAM today. For more information click here.
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Tagged Action Alert, Hawaii Legislature, legislation, PLDC, Public Land Development Corp, Testimony
Due to renovations, Democratic Party Headquarters is not available on the original date and we have not found another suitable location on such short notice. That being the case, we have opted to postpone the next General Meeting until Wednesday, … Continue reading
You are invited to A General Membership Meeting of the Environmental Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii Meeting Agenda: Door opens: 6:00 Sign in and meet with your Caucus Subcommittee chairs, regarding issues that you and they feel are … Continue reading
The biotech industry has quietly inserted a dangerous policy rider into the Continuing Resolution (CR) now being debated on the Senate floor.This dangerous rider was not included in the House-passed CR, and we are extremely disappointed to see that the Senate has included it. Though wrapped in a “farmer-friendly” package, this Monsanto-driven rider is simply a biotech industry ploy to continue to plant GE crops even when a court of law has found they were approved illegally.
Click here to petition the Senate to oppose this rider.
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Tagged Action Alert, Farming, GMO, legislation, politics, Testimony
