Lunch + Legislation: Cheryl Ruble, MD: Becoming an Advocate and Challenging CAFOs
4 Apr 2024

Lunch + Legislation: Cheryl Ruble, MD: Becoming an Advocate and Challenging CAFOs

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I focus on challenging industrial agriculture, particularly CAFOs. I pretty much work full-time doing this. Cheryl Ruble, MD, Lunch + Legislation, April 1, 2024 Ten years ago, Cheryl had a different full-time job. She was working as a physician, practicing … Continued

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

The 102nd #5: What’s On The Agenda?
31 Jul 2023

The 102nd #5: What’s On The Agenda?

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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

“Wildlife Conservation Month” is Not About Wildlife
31 Jul 2023

“Wildlife Conservation Month” is Not About Wildlife

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Images: Tina Nord | Pexels (owl); USFWS (beaver) Op Ed by AFA board member, Molly Tamulevich Earlier this month, Governor Whitmer issued a proclamation that July would be, “Wildlife Conservation Month” in Michigan. Unfortunately, the text of her proclamation is … Continued

Lunch + Legislation with Molly Tamulevich: What Can Animal Advocates Expect from the New Michigan Legislature?
5 Dec 2022

Lunch + Legislation with Molly Tamulevich: What Can Animal Advocates Expect from the New Michigan Legislature?

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We know that a new legislative session always brings change. But the 102nd Michigan Legislative Session beginning early January 2023 will be change on steroids, as one party will control both the House and Senate, and the Governor’s office. You … 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