House Leadership Blocking Protection Against Dangerous Exotic Animals?

lauraallen — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:09:05 -0700

Update January 19, 2012: Ohio state Rep. Debbie Phillips introduced a bill, H.B. 352, that would basically prohibit Ohioans from acquiring any dangerous exotic animal after the bill is signed into law.

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Seattle Joins Cities Banning Plastic Bags

lauraallen — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:16:32 -0700

Seattle, Washington joins a growing list of cities that have banned use of carryout plastic bags by retailers.

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Moran Seeks to End Use of Wild, Exotic Animals in Circuses

lauraallen — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:42:36 -0700

U.S. Rep. James Moran (D-VA), along with several other representatives, have introduced a bill, H.R. 3359, that would amend the Animal Welfare Act, 7 U.S.C. Sec.

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"Grazing Improvement Act" a Misnomer

lauraallen — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:54:22 -0700

Federal Senate Bill 1129 is akin to the kid who has been handed a plate of cookies and then demands the entire batch.

It is no secret that grazing rights on America's public lands represent a substantial giveaway of taxpayer money largely to big corporations.

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Orcas File Suit for Freedom

lauraallen — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:12:55 -0700

Five wild-captured orcas named Tilikum, Katina, Corky, Kasatka, and Ulises, have in a case of first impression, filed a Complaint in U.S. District Court for Southern California.

The plaintiff orcas seek a declaration that they are held by the defendants in violation of Section One of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude.

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CA Gov. Brown Moves to Save Sharks

lauraallen — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:26:03 -0700

California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed A.B. 376 into law. The new law, originally introduced by Assembly Members Paul Fong and Jared Huffman, amends the Fish and Game Code to make it unlawful for "any person to possess, sell, offer for sale, trade, or distribute a shark fin."

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NY Bill to Slow Trade in Bear Body Parts Goes to Gov

lauraallen — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:51:12 -0700

Update June 21, 2011: A.B. 6291A/S.B. 3858-B has passed the new York state Assembly and the Senate! The bill now goes to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his signature.

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Bill Would Gut Texas Dangerous Wild Animal Act

lauraallen — Thu, 19 May 2011 08:37:27 -0700

Texas bill, SB 958, was originally introduced to amend the state Dangerous Wild Animal Act, Tex. Health & Safety Code § 822.102 et seq., to allow an exemption for legitimate sanctuaries. The Act basically requires a certificate of registration for anyone who wants to own or harbor, or have custory or control of, a "dangerous wild animal". The bill proposes to expand the exemptions under the Act.

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WA Gov Signs Shark Finning Bill

lauraallen — Sun, 15 May 2011 12:09:42 -0700

The Washington legislature has passed and Gov. Christine Gregoire has now signed into law S.B. 5688 that makes unlawful shark finning a crime.

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NY Bill to Protect Elephants

lauraallen — Wed, 11 May 2011 13:30:20 -0700

Assembly Member Amy Paulin has introduced a bill that would attempt to protect elephants temporarily in the state for circuses or exhibitions and the like.

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