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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