If we told you that over the past 6 years, almost 3 million farm animals reportedly perished under horrible, but potentially preventable circumstances, not related to slaughter, you’d be outraged. And if we told you that there were no laws … Continued
Michigan The legislature is starting to settle in, with more animal-related bills being introduced and committee hearings being scheduled on those bills. Just yesterday, April 16, HB 4455, a bill that would designate the shelter pet as the state’s official pet was … Continued
The Michigan Legislature is in recess for the next two weeks. We will be keeping a close eye on two animal un-friendly bills introduced earlier in March, and will keep you in the loop when action is needed. AFA’s board … Continued
We’ve not seen much activity in the Michigan legislature this month, as the new legislators and newly formed committees get their bearings. Additionally, the legislature was closed for several days due to weather. We are encouraged by the number of … Continued
We are just now, at the end of the first week of January 2019, catching our breath from the frenetic and consequential “lame duck” session of the Michigan Legislature. The 2019-20 session will begin on January 9, 2019. Before we … Continued
“We emphasize, however, that even if the Officers had knowledge that the dogs were unlicensed, they still would not have been authorized to shoot them on the basis that they were contraband.” —Smith v City of Detroit, 6th Circuit Court … Continued
The 2017-18 Michigan Legislature session is winding down. Lawmakers return from summer recess on September 5. The legislature House will meet only 9 days before the November 6 election. Then, House and Senate will meet another 14 days in “Lame … Continued