Important Themes in Animal Law and Policy: 2022 Annual List
30 Dec 2022

Important Themes in Animal Law and Policy: 2022 Annual List

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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?
5 Dec 2022

Lunch + Legislation with Molly Tamulevich: What Can Animal Advocates Expect from the New Michigan Legislature?

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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 with Dayna Polehanki, Michigan State Senate
12 Sep 2022

Lunch + Legislation with Dayna Polehanki, Michigan State Senate

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Legislators can introduce, sponsor, co-sponsor and vote on bills. Sen. Polehanki demonstrates that our elected officials have other tools and opportunities to advocate. View the video which includes many insights into the way the Senate works, and why she advocates … Continued

Lunch + Legislation: Sara Amundson, HSLF, on Legislation in Congress
11 Jul 2022

Lunch + Legislation: Sara Amundson, HSLF, on Legislation in Congress

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Today we welcomed Sara Amundson, Humane Society Legislative Fund President, to give us an introduction to a major topic that we’ve not delved into on Lunch + Legislation: promoting animal welfare bills in the U.S. House and Senate. You can … 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 #19: What’s Up With … Rep. Tommy Brann’s Animal Welfare Bills (and there are many to talk about!)  
2 May 2022

Lunch + Legislation #19: What’s Up With … Rep. Tommy Brann’s Animal Welfare Bills (and there are many to talk about!)  

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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 #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