Lunch + Legislation: Sen. Dayna Polehanki on #MILeg Bills to Watch in 2024
8 Jan 2024

Lunch + Legislation: Sen. Dayna Polehanki on #MILeg Bills to Watch in 2024

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We welcomed Sen. Polehanki to start off the year with a discussion of three bills pending in the Michigan Legislature which re-convenes on Jan. 10, one that passed last year, and some ideas for future legislation. She talked about Teddy’s … 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 Dan Centers, Chief of Staff to Michigan Senator Dayna Polehanki
5 Jun 2023

Lunch + Legislation with Dan Centers, Chief of Staff to Michigan Senator Dayna Polehanki

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The importance of a legislator’s staff can’t be overstated. As animal advocates, it’s important for us to develop a relationship with key staffers who have the ear of their bosses, are detail-oriented and aware of policy implications. Dan, who is … 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