Lunch + Legislation: Hendrik Faller and Tom Miller, “Dogs Are People Too” and the Influence of Film on Legislation
4 Nov 2024

Lunch + Legislation: Hendrik Faller and Tom Miller, “Dogs Are People Too” and the Influence of Film on Legislation

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Movies can entertain us, get us thinking, trigger an emotional response. They can even deliver a powerful mesage that can change policy or spark legislative change. “Dogs Are People Too: A Four-Legged Civil Rights Movement” has the potential to do … Continued

Lunch + Legislation: Alicia Prygoski on Strategic Legislation (Part I)
5 Feb 2024

Lunch + Legislation: Alicia Prygoski on Strategic Legislation (Part I)

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The purpose of Lunch + Legislation is to think strategically about legislation, through a series of guests who provide insight into the process. We are so pleased to welcome Alicia for Part I of a 2-part series (she’ll join us … Continued

Lunch + Legislation: Logan Christian, National Caucus of Environmental Legislators
4 Dec 2023

Lunch + Legislation: Logan Christian, National Caucus of Environmental Legislators

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Today we welcomed Logan and learned about a great resource for legislators — and advoates. The NCEL “empower[s] a nonpartisan network of state legislative champions. Created by and for state legislators, NCEL serves as a resource to lawmakers working to … Continued

Lunch + Legislation: Blake Goodman, HSUS Michigan Director, A Look at Lansing and Animal Legislation
2 Oct 2023

Lunch + Legislation: Blake Goodman, HSUS Michigan Director, A Look at Lansing and Animal Legislation

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Today we welcomed Blake Goodman, the Humane Society of the United States Michigan State Director. He talked about his role both as promoting legislation in Lansing and working with groups and individuals in the state who are doing direct animal … Continued

Lunch + Legislation with Representative and Speaker Pro Tempore Laurie Pohutsky
3 Apr 2023

Lunch + Legislation with Representative and Speaker Pro Tempore Laurie Pohutsky

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Today we welcomed Michigan Representative Laurie Pohutsky who is Speaker Pro Tempore of the House and Chair of its Natural Resources, Enviromental, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee. The Speaker Pro Tempore talked about her vision for the Committee as a … Continued

Lunch + Legislation with Ann Griffin, Michigan Humane’s Director of Advocacy
6 Jun 2022

Lunch + Legislation with Ann Griffin, Michigan Humane’s Director of Advocacy

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Today we welcomed Ann Griffin who has a wealth of knowledge about Michigan legislation. She gave us insight on working with a lobbyist, how animal welfare organizations can get involved with policy and legislation, and how individuals can do the … Continued

Lunch + Legislation with Prof. Delcianna Winders: Federal Regulations and Why They Matter to Animals
4 Apr 2022

Lunch + Legislation with Prof. Delcianna Winders: Federal Regulations and Why They Matter to Animals

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Fact of the matter is that much of the lawmaking that happens in the United States today is not done by Congress but by agencies. Most of us are familiar with legislation (bills that sometimes become laws), and with court … Continued

Lunch + Legislation #17: Join Rep. Sowerby in What’s Up With … Testifying at a Committee Hearing
7 Mar 2022

Lunch + Legislation #17: Join Rep. Sowerby in What’s Up With … Testifying at a Committee Hearing

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This month we were joined by special guest, Michigan State Representative Bill Sowerby. He provides invaluable insight into giving effective testimony at these hearings and how to handle questions from legislators who don’t share your point of view. Rep. Sowerby … Continued

Lunch + Legislation #10: What’s Up with … Wolves
2 Aug 2021

Lunch + Legislation #10: What’s Up with … Wolves

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