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
Attorney General Announces Public Meetings for GMO Labeling Rules
October 13, 2014
The Attorney General announced that next week they will hold a series of meetings across the state to discuss their proposed rules for Act 120, Vermont’s GMO labeling law. Below you can find the press release from the Attorney General’s … Continue reading
Your Right to Know is Under Attack
June 13, 2014
On Thursday June 12 the Grocery Manufacturers Association and their allies filed a lawsuit to stop Vermont from being the first state in the nation to require labels on GMO foods. This is a direct assault on Vermonters’ right to … Continue reading
Rule making period has begun; public input sought
June 3, 2014
The Attorney General has begun the process of drafting rules that will facilitate implementation of the newly signed VT GMO labeling law. Over the next several weeks, the Attorney General will begin soliciting input from the public and those who … Continue reading