The HSUS Urges Legislature to Pass Bill Addressing Impacts of Maryland “Pit Bull” Ruling
The Humane Society of the United States urges the Maryland General Assembly to swiftly pass legislation addressing the impacts of[…]
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COGCC Adopts Nation’s Weakest Water Testing Program
Environmental Defense Fund criticized the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) for ignoring accepted scientific practice and adopting the weakest[…]
Read moreAnimal Protection Groups Applaud Introduction of Legislation to Stop New Fox Pen Enclosures in Virginia
The Humane Society of the United States and The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® applaud Sen.[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Groups Encouraged by Action Plan to Address Pinedale Ozone Problem
The Wyoming Outdoor Council and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) commended the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for plans to[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Releases Annual Ranking of State Animal Protection Laws
The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, has released its fourth annual “Humane State[…]
Read moreVirginia Governor Advocates for Automatic Restoration of Rights
On the heels of the NAACP’s ongoing Restore the Votes Campaign, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announced support for automatic restoration[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Urges Wyoming Legislature to Oppose Harmful Whistleblower Suppression Bill
The Humane Society of the United States is urging the Wyoming Legislature to oppose anti-whistleblower legislation introduced by State Rep.[…]
Read moreHRC Applauds Washington National Cathedral’s Embrace of Marriage Equality
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, applauded the Washington National[…]
Read moreAnimal Protection Groups Urge New Hampshire House Environment and Agriculture Committee to Oppose Harmful Ag-Gag Bill
The Humane Society of the United States, Farm Sanctuary, Mercy For Animals, Compassion Over Killing, the Animal Legal Defense Fund,[…]
Read moreHRC Calls On Secretary Panetta to Immediately Green Light Military IDs for Same-Sex Spouses
On January 15th, a U.S. Army spokesperson backed the decision by the Association of [Fort] Bragg Officers’ Spouses to deny[…]
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