Burningbird

Recovered from the Wayback Machine. Most of the sponsors and co-sponsors for the several bills to modify or repeal Proposition B are from districts that, according to my spreadsheets, voted No on Proposition B. Folks should contact the representatives in these districts anyway, just to let them know about respecting the vote. My focus, though, […]

Recovered from the Wayback Machine. In a fit of unseemly haste, perhaps hoping to fly under the radar and sneak legislation in while people are unaware, the Missouri senate agricultural committee suddenly scheduled a public hearing on its versions of the pro-puppy mill legislation. Of course, giving people short notice does give the impression that the good […]

Recovered from the Wayback Machine. The major local story today is the Missouri House of Representatives Agricultural committee on the anti-Proposition B votes. The meeting was so popular the Fired Up Missouri folks couldn’t even get close to the door. I was disappointed to hear the same myths and misunderstandings about Proposition B that I fact-checked for […]

An email to my state senator, Eric Schmitt. Hello Senator Schmitt, As I’m sure you’re aware, several bills have been introduced in both the Missouri House, as well as the Senate, to repeal or modify Proposition B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act. As a proponent for Proposition B, as well as a member of […]

Recovered from the Wayback Machine. The state representatives are still busy, trying to ensure that no laws regarding animals, including the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act, are dared asked for, or passed, by the citizens of this fair state. Another bill has been submitted to modify Proposition B, HB 281, introduced by Mike Kelly (126). HB […]