Connecticut has already passed labeling legislation and Maine’s legislation only awaits the governor’s signature. UPDATE: MAINE PASSES LEGISLATION (SEE VIDEO ABOVE)  Connecticut becomes first state to demand labeling of GMO foods. However, enactment is contingent on 4 northeast states to pass same legislation.

Leaked documents:  Grocery Manufacturers Association pushing legislation after spending millions against state ballot initiatives. Center for Food Safety (CFS) today strongly criticized the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), after Politico revealed the lobbying group intends to carry through with legislation aimed at blocking states from mandating labeling of genetically engineered foods (GMOs). Read more…