Politics
Ohio bill would impose stiffer cruelty penalties
Columbus-An Ohio Senator has introduced a bill in the state that would stiffen charges against animal abusers from misdemeanor to felony for specified acts of cruelty.
Colorado mulls pet abuse bill
Pueblo, Colo. - A House committee of the Colorado General Assembly is even more driven to increase the charges filed against animal abusers, after viewing a key "witness," Westy the cat.
Michigan passes controlled substances bill
A new bill that eliminates the need for a special prescription form for controlled substances has been passed by the Michigan state legislature.
Farm Aid bill includes line item for MRLS
Washington-Financial and legislative efforts tied to mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS) have done more than bend some ears on Capitol Hill, according to The Horse Interactive.
Bill would monitor pet cremations
Chicago, Ill. - An Illinois bill (HB1825), signed by Gov. George Ryan on Aug. 9, has added new rules for pet cremation, but critics charge the new rules may be unenforceable.
Senate passes 'mad cow' bill
Washington-Legislation that would enlist government agencies in preventing the spread of mad cow disease in the U.S. was received with unanimous U.S. Senate approval.
State senate cracks down on pet cruelty
Minneapolis-The Minnesota Senate passed a bill that would deem it a felony-level offense for anyone to intentionally torture or kill pet animals.