United States agricultural policy

Massachusetts Attorney General Files Regulations to Improve Conditions for Egg-Laying Hens

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

BOSTON, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has just filed long-awaited regulations which ensure that egg-laying hens are provided at least 1.5 square feet of living space each.

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  • BOSTON, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has just filed long-awaited regulations which ensure that egg-laying hens are provided at least 1.5 square feet of living space each.
  • The release of regulations by Attorney General Healey's Office is the result of a lawsuit filed by the Humane Farming Association (HFA) the nation's leading farm-animal protection organization.
  • HFA sued the Attorney General's Office for its failure to issue the regulations by January 2020 as required by law.
  • In 2016, Massachusetts voters approved Question 3, a ballot measure which requires that egg-laying hens be provided no less than 1.5 square feet of floor space each.

Humane Farming Association Launches Campaign to Defeat 'Rotten Egg Bills' in Massachusetts

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

b'BOSTON, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Humane Farming Association (HFA) today announced the launch of its "Stop the Rotten Egg Bills" campaign to sound an alarm about proposed legislation that would repeal an animal-care standard approved by an overwhelming 78% of Massachusetts voters.

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  • b'BOSTON, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Humane Farming Association (HFA) today announced the launch of its "Stop the Rotten Egg Bills" campaign to sound an alarm about proposed legislation that would repeal an animal-care standard approved by an overwhelming 78% of Massachusetts voters.
  • The public-education campaign includes a website, StopTheRottenEggBill.org , and the placement of full-page advertisements in Massachusetts news outlets.\nIn 2016, Massachusetts voters approved Question 3, a ballot measure which requires that egg-laying hens each be provided no less than 1.5 square feet of floor space.
  • "The industry\'s back-door effort, if successful, would be a devastating setback to farm-animal protection and a major betrayal of Massachusetts voters.
  • "\nThe Humane Farming Association (HFA) is dedicated to the protection of farm animals and operates the nation\'s largest farm-animal sanctuary.Founded in 1985 and over 270,000 members strong, HFA is nationally recognized for its groundbreaking anti-cruelty campaigns.\n'

Humane Farming Association Seeks Final Judgment in Suit Over Anti-Cruelty Law

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Friday, March 5, 2021

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Humane Farming Association (HFA) a national farm-animal protection organization with 270,000 members asked a Massachusetts court for a final judgment in its pending suit against Attorney General Maura Healey.

Key Points: 
  • SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Humane Farming Association (HFA) a national farm-animal protection organization with 270,000 members asked a Massachusetts court for a final judgment in its pending suit against Attorney General Maura Healey.
  • The Attorney General has failed to promulgate regulations to improve conditions for egg-laying hens as required by state law.
  • "It's outrageous that we have to resort to litigation to force Attorney General Healey to follow the law," said Humane Farming Association National Director Bradley Miller.
  • The Humane Farming Association (HFA) is dedicated to the protection of farm animals and operates the nation's largest farm-animal sanctuary.

Humane Farming Association Sues MA Attorney General Over Anti-Cruelty Law

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Known as "Question 3," the ballot measure established minimum space requirements for pigs, calves, and,primarily, laying hens.

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  • Known as "Question 3," the ballot measure established minimum space requirements for pigs, calves, and,primarily, laying hens.
  • Most importantly, the law requires that each laying hen be providedno less than 1.5 square feet of floor space.The measure was overwhelmingly approved by 77 percent of voters.
  • The AG's office is also seeking toshift the Attorney General's regulatory responsibilities to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.
  • "It's outrageous to see that this animal-protection measure, which was overwhelmingly approved by voters, is now languishing while the AG supports legislation that will drastically weaken the measure," said Humane Farming Association National Director Bradley Miller.

Majority of regular pork buying Americans show concern for pig welfare, hold retailers responsible to end what are seen by many as objectionable practices, a new Harris Poll reports

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

"It is encouraging to see such strong concern among the public for the animals raised for our food.

Key Points: 
  • "It is encouraging to see such strong concern among the public for the animals raised for our food.
  • "In fact, a majority of regular pork buyers are more likely to change buying behavior based on a company's commitments.
  • The pork industry has continued to fight unsuccessfully against the protections for pigs set by Proposition 12 in California.
  • Hopefully, these findings motivate more retailers to mandate their pork suppliers meet higher animal welfare standards."

Nation's Most Trusted Privacy Advocates Urge Californians To Vote YES On Prop 24 To Strengthen Consumer Rights

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Monday, November 2, 2020

"Prop 24, the California Privacy Rights Act, builds on and strengthens the 2018 California Consumer Privacy Act," said Shoshana Zuboff.

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  • "Prop 24, the California Privacy Rights Act, builds on and strengthens the 2018 California Consumer Privacy Act," said Shoshana Zuboff.
  • "Please join me in voting yes on Proposition 24 to strengthen consumer privacy laws in California."
  • "I urge Californians to vote yes on Prop 24, and for other states to follow this lead in their pursuits of consumer protection," said Brittany Kaiser.
  • "Please join me in voting YES on Prop 24 to enshrine privacy rights for every Californian and raise the bar for the rest of the nation," said Ashkan Soltani.

Proposition 24 Would Help Protect Californians From Online Hackers

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Saturday, October 31, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Yes on Prop 24 campaign announced that Prop 24 would give Californians the fundamental right to have their personal information kept safe.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Yes on Prop 24 campaign announced that Prop 24 would give Californians the fundamental right to have their personal information kept safe.
  • Specifically, Prop 24 requires businesses that collect personal information to keep that information secure from theft.
  • Prop 24 is endorsed by Consumer Reports, Consumer Watchdog and Common Sense Media.
  • "California consumers should use their power as citizens to vote for Proposition 24 to show that they will stand up for themselves if companies and legislators won't."

Two Dozen Daily Newspaper Editorials Oppose Prop 24

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Saturday, October 31, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Editorials in 24 daily newspapers urge readers to vote no on Proposition 24, the deceptive "privacy" initiative on California's November ballot.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Editorials in 24 daily newspapers urge readers to vote no on Proposition 24, the deceptive "privacy" initiative on California's November ballot.
  • Another eight weekly news publications and one news magazine have written editorials opposing Prop 24, bringing the total of vote no editorials to 33.
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  • Newspaper editorial boards have taken the time to read and research the initiative, and with near unanimity they have concluded that voters should reject Prop 24.

Proposition 24 Would Help Stop Google From Unfairly Influencing Elections

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Saturday, October 31, 2020

SACRAMENTO,Calif., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Yes on Prop 24 campaign announced that Prop 24 would help stop biased algorithms being used against political campaigns, in response to a discovery that Google was presenting a summary opposed to Prop 24.

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  • SACRAMENTO,Calif., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Yes on Prop 24 campaign announced that Prop 24 would help stop biased algorithms being used against political campaigns, in response to a discovery that Google was presenting a summary opposed to Prop 24.
  • Google uses its "snippets" algorithm to summarize the official government document, but the summary for Prop 24 showed only the opposition argument, whereas for allelevenother California ballot measures, Google showed either just the actual ballot title, or arguments from the "Pro" side.
  • "As voters are searching for information about ballot measures, our hope is that they receive unbiased and clear results that help inform their decision," saidYes on Prop 24 campaign manager Robin Swanson.
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Yes On Prop 24 Campaign Announces Endorsements From Asian/Pacific Islander (API) Leaders

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Yes on Prop 24 campaign announced strong support from Asian/Pacific Islander (API) leaders, including: Andrew Yang, former Presidential Candidate, Entrepreneur, and founder of Humanity Forward; Betty Yee, California State Controller; and David Chiu, California State Assemblymember.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Yes on Prop 24 campaign announced strong support from Asian/Pacific Islander (API) leaders, including: Andrew Yang, former Presidential Candidate, Entrepreneur, and founder of Humanity Forward; Betty Yee, California State Controller; and David Chiu, California State Assemblymember.
  • That's why I hope California voters will join me in supporting Prop 24 by voting YES in November."
  • "Prop 24 will protect our most personal information, including our race, ethnicity and sexual orientation," said California State ControllerBetty Yee.
  • Please join me in supporting Prop 24 to give Californians back control over our own data."