Lunch + Legislation: Rep. Veronica Paiz and How Bills Evolve to Focus on Service Animals, Artist as Advocate
Something that would have people more mindful, more considerate of their behavior or actions … Rep. Veronica Paiz, Lunch + Legislation, Saturday, June 8, 2024 Rep. Paiz spoke of HB 5525, a bill that would create civil liability for death … Continued
The 102nd #6: Lonely in Lansing
This edition of the 102nd will answer the burning question: “why is Lansing so lonely the week of Memorial Day?” Here’s a hint: “why is Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel so crowded this week?” The Mackinac Policy Conference sponsored by the … Continued
Lunch + Legislation: Rep. Stephanie Young, Including Animals in Sentencing Guidelines
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We welcome Rep. Young, who represents the 16th District in the Michigan House, to talk about the importance of the bill package she is leading, to put animals into the picture when judges are sentencing defendants who have been convicted … Continued
The 102nd #5: “It’s Always Something”
A tip of the hat for Detroiter Gilda Radner who inspired the title of today’s post. But the expression perfectly captures the way it’s been for animal-friendly legislation moving (or not) in this session of the legislature. The Democratic trifecta … Continued
Lunch + Legislation: Alicia Prygoski on Strategic Legislation (Part I)
The purpose of Lunch + Legislation is to think strategically about legislation, through a series of guests who provide insight into the process. We are so pleased to welcome Alicia for Part I of a 2-part series (she’ll join us … Continued
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
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 Nichole Keway Biber, LTBB of Odawa: Activist, Educator, Storyteller
Watch the complete interview. Nichole is a member of the Anishinaabek Caucus which acts to promote the interests and concerns of the Anishinaabek people. This June, she and other tribal members were invited to present at both the Senate and … Continued
The 102nd #5: What’s On The Agenda?
This June, Tribal Citizens representing Little Traverese Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, and the Keewenaw Bay Indian Community were invited to the House and Senate Natural Resources Committees to discuss Traditional Ecological Knowledge … Continued