Lunch + Legislation with Dayna Polehanki, Michigan State Senate
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
Lunch + Legislation with Richard Angelo, Jr., Best Friends Legislative Attorney
Richard has been involved with Animal Law for 20+ years, and joined us today about his work in advocating for animal welfare legislation around the country, on behalf of Best Friends Animal Society. He’s worked in Hawaii where just this … Continued
AG Opinion: Significant Development in Ending Wayne State Dog Experiments
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today issued an opinion that a 1978 law requires the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to register facilities that “keep or use animals for experimental purposes” and must “restrict registration to only those … Continued
Little-Known Michigan Insurance Bulletin Could Positively Impact Dog Owners: Guest Commentary by Charlotte McCray, JD
“Can Pet Ownership Affect Your Eligibility for Insurance in Michigan?” Typically, no. Michigan’s Essential Insurance Act1 limits the factors that insurance companies can consider when deciding whether to insure “eligible persons.” Most people qualify as “eligible persons” when they buy … Continued