Public Hearing on GMO Labeling Rules Feb. 4th
February 2, 2015
We have hit an important step in the process of labeling genetically engineered foods in Vermont. On Wednesday, February 4th from 5:00-6:00pm at the State House in Montpelier, the Attorney General’s Office will hold the final public hearing on the proposed … Continue reading
Hearings Begin on Vermont’s GMO Labeling Law
January 8, 2015
Yesterday the first oral arguments were heard in GMA v. Sorrell, the case against Vermont’s landmark GMO labeling law. Earlier this year the Grocery Manufacturers Association filed suit against the State of Vermont for passing Act 120, the nation’s first … Continue reading
Our Day in Court
January 6, 2015
On Wednesday January 7th the Federal District Court in Burlington will be hearing the first oral arguments on Vermont’s landmark GMO labeling law. The arguments will center on the State’s Motion to Dismiss the lawsuit, and the Plaintiffs’ request to stop … Continue reading
Vermont Right to Know Goes to Washington
December 12, 2014
On Wednesday December 10th approximately 700 protesters from 22 states descended on Washington D.C. to protest a hearing on HR.4432 otherwise known as the DARK Act (Denying American’s Right to Know Act). The Act aims to preempt and overturn Vermont’s … Continue reading
Help Stop the DARK Act
December 5, 2014
Our elected officials in Washington are all strong supporters of a consumer’s right to know what is in their food. We need them to help us defeat HR.4432, otherwise known as the DARK (Deny Americans the Right to Know) Act. … Continue reading
GMO Labeling Headed for a Recount in Oregon
November 25, 2014
Final tallies for Oregon’s Measure 92 to label genetically engineered foods have “Yes on 92” behind by a mere 809 votes, triggering an automatic recount. Many news sources declared measure 92 dead earlier this month, but the hard work and dedication … Continue reading
Vermont’s GMO Legal Battle Heats up
November 24, 2014
Last Week the Attorney General’s office and three outside groups, including VPIRG, filed briefs in federal court asking the judge to throw out a food industry lawsuit that aims to stop the implementation of Vermont’s first in the nation GMO … Continue reading
Now Available: Dr. Vandana Shiva Vermont Talk Videos
November 14, 2014
The Right to Know Coalition would like to thank anyone who was able to make it so much for joining us for Vandana Shiva’s inspiring talks! It was incredible to have the opportunity to hear in person from one of … Continue reading
Attorney General Holds Listening Sessions on GMO Labeling Rule
November 6, 2014
Recently the Attorney General hosted a series of meetings across Vermont to introduce their first draft of the proposed rules for Act 120, Vermont’s first in the nation GMO labeling law. Act 120 was passed by the Vermont legislature in … Continue reading
Dr. Vandana Shiva to Speak in Favor of VT’s GMO Law
October 21, 2014
*Update: Update: If you would like to watch a recording of Dr. Shiva’s talk from Nov. 2nd in Burlington click here! (note this is an unedited recording of the live stream so the presentation starts at approximately 14:00 on the video … Continue reading