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

AFA Again Offering Animal Law Conference Scholarship Travel Grants, Oct. 18-20 in Portland
29 Jul 2024

AFA Again Offering Animal Law Conference Scholarship Travel Grants, Oct. 18-20 in Portland

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The Attorneys for Animals (AFA) Animal Law Conference Scholarship program, now in its 5th year, will provide travel scholarships of $500 each to nine eligible recipients to attend in-person. AFA, a Michigan-based non-profit dedicated to advancing animal law and policy through … Continued

“The 102nd”: Following the Michigan Legislature 2023-2024, #2 — A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Governor’s State of the State Speech
31 Jan 2023

“The 102nd”: Following the Michigan Legislature 2023-2024, #2 — A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Governor’s State of the State Speech

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It’s the Governor’s big night (and a speech required by the state constitution[1]) but that doesn’t mean the legislature has no role to play. The Governor speaks before a joint session of the legislature in the House Chamber of the … Continued

“An Inspiring Event that Solidified My Place in the Movement”
24 Nov 2022

“An Inspiring Event that Solidified My Place in the Movement”

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After getting feedback from the students, we are confident that AFA’s Animal Law Conference Scholarship program will continue to earn dividends for many decades to come. The 30th annual conference was held in Portland, OR, Nov. 4 through 6 (a … Continued

Legislative Tracker to February 28, 2019: A Holding Pattern
28 Feb 2019

Legislative Tracker to February 28, 2019: A Holding Pattern

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We’ve not seen much activity in the Michigan legislature this month, as the new legislators and newly formed committees get their bearings. Additionally, the legislature was closed for several days due to weather. We are encouraged by the number of … Continued