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News: In the news: Felony Cruelty Bill

Some are saying that 2009 may prove to be the watershed year for animal cruelty legislation in Arkansas. One thing is certain: Arkansas animal lovers will want to stay informed, as it may again happen that competing bills will reach the legislature. Which will be the bill that will really make a difference?

Here is how the issue is evolving in the media:

In the News

  • October 21, 2008, Tuesday, by Sharayah Sherrod, Texarkana Gazette Some want animal cruelty made a felony in Arkansas: State one of five yet to pass legislation
  • October 21, 2008, Tuesday, Texarkana GazetteSome want animal cruelty made a felony in Arkansas: State one of five yet to pass legislation
  • October 20, 2008, Monday, by the Herald Staff, the Herald of Arkansas State University Animal abuse plagues Arkansas
  • October 11, 2008, Saturday, Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Northwest AR editionMcDaniel supports animal-cruelty bill
  • October 11, 2008, Saturday, Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Northwest AR editionMcDaniel supports animal-cruelty bill
  • October 3, 2008, Friday, by Doug Thompson of The Morning News - Local News for Northwest Arkansas: Animal Cruelty Law Likely, Poultry Federation Says
  • October 3, 2008, Friday, AR News Bureau: Anti-animal cruelty law may happen in 2009, McDaniel says
  • October 2, 2008, by Krisha Williams Turbeville, Arkansas Online "Rescue in the Rock": McDaniel: Factions working on cruelty bill
  • Our archived report on a key, May 13, 2008 meeting
  • August 2, 2008, AR News Bureau: Beebe: Support strong for felony animal cruelty law
  • May 29, 2008, AR Times, Editorial: Join the War on Cruelty
  • May 20, 2008, Dem. Gaz., Opinions, p. 16. A sense of compassion: out of the mouths of lawmakers department
  • May 15, 2008, AR News Bur., Doug Thompson. Sponsor unveils revised animal cruelty measure
  • May 15, 2008. Dem. Gaz., Arkansas, pp. 11, 20. Senator discloses new felony animal-cruelty proposal
  • May 15, 2008, Dem. Gaz., Arkansas, p. 14. Will focus on animal cruelty, ethics, attorney general says
  • May 15, 2008, Conway Log Cabin (by Peggy Harris, Associated Press) Revised animal-cruelty bill headed to Arkansas Legislature
  • May 14, 2008, Dem. Gaz. Revised animal cruelty bill expected to be taken up next year
  • Apr 13, 2008, Dem. Gaz., Editorial by Meredith Oakley Agri uber alles
  • Apr 11, 2008. Beebe favors tougher animal-cruelty laws


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