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Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle vetoed his state's controversial raw milk bill yesterday.
"I recognize that there are strong feelings on both sides of this matter, but on balance, I must side with the interests of public health and the safety of the dairy industry," [Governor Doyle] said in his veto letter to lawmakers. Read more...
I've been looking into "Issue 2" in Ohio and there's some pretty fascinating political maneuvering going on. If you live in an ag state, I advise you to familiarize yourself with the fight surrounding this issue, since, chances are, it's coming to your legislature, too.
What is it? Issue 2 is an initiative seeking to change that state's constitution to create a 13-member Livestock Board, which would be appointed by the governor and would oversee all matters concerning livestock management practices in the state of Ohio. Read more...
Are you a Minnesota resident? We need your help TODAY.
How would you like a giant, stinking, animal feedlot to be built within several hundred yards of your house? (Read about the Brouse's experience, if you want a good blood-boiling anger this morning.) That's bad enough, but, then, imagine your state's legislature taking away what few opportunities you have to prevent that stinking feedlot from being built in the first place.
That's what's happening in Minnesota, right now. Read more...
