3 Wins this Week and it’s only Tuesday
posted in: Activism, Advocacy, Analysis, Endangered Species Act, Endangered Species Act, Federal, federal agency, Legislation, Litigation, NEPA, NEPA |
0
On July 6, two court decisions breathed new life into the 50 year old National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq.; and, in one case, supported a broad interpretation of the Endangered Species Act. The decisions … Continued
Regulating Rescues: Making a Good Idea Better
posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, Animal Rescues, Legislation, MDARD, Michigan Legislature, SB 419, Senate Agriculture Committee |
0
SB 174 takes on an important and controversial topic in Michigan animal welfare and advocacy circles. Currently, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development regulates “brick and mortar” shelters, and has developed some standards. These shelters are required to … Continued
Advocacy in the Time of Coronavirus*
*With apologies to the Nobel laureate and Columbian writer, Gabriel García Márquez “Since we all have time on our hands, do you think it’s a good time to write to our legislators? Or would it be better to get the … Continued
A Developing Fight for Control of Michigan’s Wildlife Policy
As long-time and more than casual observers of the state legislature, we from time to time notice trends developing. This is one of those times. The state’s wildlife policy is determined by both the legislature and the Natural Resources Commission … Continued
Michigan’s Other Lead Problem: Toxic Ammunition
posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, DNR, Hunting, Legislation, Natural Resources Commission, Natural Resources Committee |
0
We are attending today’s Natural Resource Committee hearing to urge commissioners to regulate the use of lead ammunition, which kills eagles, loons, ducks, geese and swans, as well as small mammals. Other states are regulating its use. We call on … Continued
2015: Top Ten Animal Victories
Photo by Kaboompics .com from Pexels We’re beginning a new tradition to end the old year. Here is our selection of the positive news for animals in 2015. 1) Idaho’s ag-gag law was declared unconstitutional 2) SeaWorld announced it will phase out all … Continued
Science Makes Strange Bedfellows
Today is the first day of firearm deer season here in Michigan. In what can rightly be described as a symbolic move with a vanishingly small chance of being signed into law by the Governor, the legislature in the last … Continued
4 Take-aways from Latest Legislative Tracker™
posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, Animal Industry Act, Congress, Federal, Legislation, Legislative Tracker, PACT Act, SB 174 |
0
See the complete Legislative Tracker™ here.