Dive Summary:

• The Hawaiian legislature began a round of debates regarding mandatory GMO labeling this past week, as the initiative expands across the country.
• The Hawaiian mandate would require the GMO label to be prominent and bold so as not to be easily missed by consumer.
• The Hawaii Crop Improvement Association is the major force against the bill, saying it will hurt local farmers and increase costs across the board.

From the article:

Hawaii lawmakers on Monday debated a bill that would require all GMO foods to bear boldface labeling, The Associated Press reported.

In the continental U.S., New Mexico and Washington are considering labeling of foods that have been genetically engineered, after California voters last November rejected Proposition 37.

Proponents of GMO labeling maintain consumers have the right to know what's in their food.

"I and many mothers deserve the right to know what we are feeding our children," Jessica Mitchell, a parent who testified in favor of the bill, was quoted as stating in the AP report.