Kauai Ag Companies Say They’ll Go Along With Voluntary Program

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From The Garden Island:

Sunday marked the beginning of the Hawaii Department of Agriculture’s “Good Neighbor Program” on Kauai.

And each large agricultural company — the same five mentioned in controversial Article 22 (formerly Bill 2491) — has expressed its willingness to comply.

“I have confirmed that all five of the companies distinguished in the bill have agreed to participate in the voluntary program,” HDOA Public Information Officer Janelle Saneishi said Tuesday. “It’s not in writing … it is a voluntary program, but they all have agreed.” Read more.

And here’s the latest in other neighbor isle gov’t and politics:

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Kahoolawe sustainable energy program launched

Decision on Kohala Coast trail delayed

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Photo: Supporters of Bill 2491 celebrate on the steps of the Kauai County Building. (Sophie Cocke/Civil Beat)

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