Lunch + Legislation – Page 2 – Attorneys for Animals

6 Nov 2023

Lunch + Legislation: Prof. John Vucetich, Academic, Researcher, Scientist … and Policy Wonk

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Endangered Species Act, Endangered Species Act, federal agency, federal regulations, Lunch + Legislation, USFWS, Wildlife, Wolf, Wolves | 0

His book Restoring the Balance: What wolves tell us about our relationship with nature will be published in paperback in Feb. 2024, and is available for pre-order now. Watch the interview here. I’ve come to understand that to no longer … Continued

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

7 Aug 2023

Lunch + Legislation with Nichole Keway Biber, LTBB of Odawa: Activist, Educator, Storyteller

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Activism, Advocacy, Analysis, DNR, Hunting, Legislation, Lobbying, Lunch + Legislation, Michigan Legislature, Michigan Legislature Committees, Natural Resources Commission, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Wildlife, Wolf, Wolf Management Advisory Council, Wolves | 0

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

31 Jul 2023

The 102nd #5: What’s On The Agenda?

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Legislation, Lunch + Legislation, Michigan Legislature, Michigan Legislature Committees, Natural Resources Committee, The 102nd, Traditional Ecological Knowledge | 0

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

10 Jul 2023

Lunch + Legislation with Sara Amundson, HSLF: Why the EATS Act is Dangerous and What you Can Do To Defeat It

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Activism, Advocacy, Congress, EATS Act, Farm Bill, Federal, Lobbying, Lunch + Legislation, Senate Agriculture Committee | 0

ENDING AGRICULTURAL TRADE SUPPRESSION or EATS Act, poses a significant threat to animal welfare measures passed over the last few decades. Introduced in the wake of the US Supreme Court’s decision in May upholding California’s Prop 12 which ensures minimal … Continued

5 Jun 2023

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

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: #TeddysLaw, Advocacy, Analysis, Legislation, Lobbying, Lunch + Legislation, Michigan Legislature, Michigan Legislature Committees, Michigan Senate Leadership | 0

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

1 May 2023

Lunch + Legislation: “Protect MI Pet”, with Ballot Initiative Advisor Tanya Hilgendorf

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Activism, Advocacy, Analysis, Animal Abuse, Ballot Initiative, Lunch + Legislation, Michigan Legislature | 0

I don’t think people realize that often the animals are the only ones punished. Tanya Hilgendorf Earlier this year a ballot initiative campaign launched with a goal of amending the Michigan Constitution to “create a registry of convicted animal abusers … Continued

3 Apr 2023

Lunch + Legislation with Representative and Speaker Pro Tempore Laurie Pohutsky

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, AFA Members, AFA Presentation, Analysis, Legislation, Lunch + Legislation, Michigan House Leadership, Michigan Legislature, Natural Resources Committee, Wildlife | 0

Today we welcomed Michigan Representative Laurie Pohutsky who is Speaker Pro Tempore of the House and Chair of its Natural Resources, Enviromental, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee. The Speaker Pro Tempore talked about her vision for the Committee as a … Continued

6 Mar 2023

Lunch + Legislation with Adam Mason, ASPCA Senior Manager of Farm Animal Welfare and Environmental Policy

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Activism, Advocacy, Agriculture, Analysis, Animal Law Resources, ASPCA, CAFO, Congress, Factory Farming, Farm Bill, Farmed Animals, Federal, House Agriculture Committee, Legislation, Lunch + Legislation, Senate Agriculture Committee | 0

It’s our job [in the animal welfare movement] to make sure this bill is good for animals. Adam Mason The ASPCA’s Policy Platform, released in January 2023, is a good source of information to familiarize yourself with the 2023 Farm … Continued

6 Feb 2023

Sara Amundson Returns to Lunch + Legislation to Review the 117th Congress and Preview the 118th

by Bee Friedlander | posted in: Advocacy, Congress, Federal, Legislation, Lobbying, Lunch + Legislation | 0

If you were paying attention to the news recently, “dumpster fire” might be an appropriate description for the beginning of the new Congress last month. Sara has been advocating in the halls of Congress since 1988 and she has a … Continued