“The 102nd”: Following the Michigan Legislature 2023-2024, #1 — Committees Formed
Our goal is to provide up-to-date and practical information for animal advocates. Our resources are easily accessible and aren’t found elsewhere. With the beginning of the new Michigan Legislature, we begin The 102nd, a series of posts to give you … Continued
Lunch + Legislation with Lobbyists Kirk Profit and Samantha Zandee, Governmental Consultant Services, Inc.
January 2023 marks the beginning of a new Michigan Legislature session. Who better to review the last session and preview this brand new one than Kirk and Samantha with Lansing-based GCSI. This episode marks the first time we’ve had a … Continued
Important Themes in Animal Law and Policy: 2022 Annual List
We’ve been doing these lists since 2015 and it’s become something of an annual tradition. But it’s also important for animal advocates because this assessment brings perspective to our work. We often celebrate a victory for the animals to discover … Continued
Lunch + Legislation with Molly Tamulevich: What Can Animal Advocates Expect from the New Michigan Legislature?
We know that a new legislative session always brings change. But the 102nd Michigan Legislative Session beginning early January 2023 will be change on steroids, as one party will control both the House and Senate, and the Governor’s office. You … Continued
Lunch + Legislation: Sara Amundson, HSLF, on the PAW Act … and About How Congress Works
Sara is back for a second time on #LunchLegislation. This time we take a deep dive into the Protecting Animal Wellness (PAW) Act which has passed both the US Senate and House, and is on its way to the President’s … Continued
AG Opinion: Significant Development in Ending Wayne State Dog Experiments
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today issued an opinion that a 1978 law requires the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to register facilities that “keep or use animals for experimental purposes” and must “restrict registration to only those … Continued
Lunch + Legislation #19: What’s Up With … Rep. Tommy Brann’s Animal Welfare Bills (and there are many to talk about!)
Thanks to Rep. Tommy Brann, Michigan House of Representatives, for joining us to talk about his animal welfare bills now pending in the Michigan Legislature. He encouraged advocates to contact their elected officials with bill ideas and gave specific actions … Continued
Lunch + Legislation with Prof. Delcianna Winders: Federal Regulations and Why They Matter to Animals
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
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