Nation May 08 7 horses died in the lead-up to the Kentucky Derby. What is being done to prevent deaths and injuries? By Beth Harris, Associated Press
Politics Oct 09 Supreme Court grapples with animal welfare in a challenge to a California law requiring pork to be humanely raised Should Californians be able to require higher welfare standards for farm animals that are raised in other states if products from those animals are to be sold in California? The U.S. Supreme Court will confront that question when it hears… By David Favre, The Conversation
Economy Feb 11 Egg producers shift as public demand for cage-free hens grows The nation's egg producers are in the midst of a multibillion-dollar shift to cage-free eggs that is dramatically changing the lives of millions of hens in response to new laws and demands from restaurant chains. By Scott McFetridge, Associated Press
Politics Dec 31 New laws on abortion, policing, taxes take effect across U.S. Minimum wage increases, animal protections, police accountability, cutting and increasing taxes are all part of a series of new laws taking effect across the country on Saturday, the first day of 2022. By Wilson Ring, Associated Press