Conservatively Speaking
State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend, the town of Vernon and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.
Puppy Mill Law - State wants public input about dog seller licensing regulations
A new state law creates a system of regulation of dog breeders, dealers, and certain animal shelters. A person involved in any of these activities is required to secure a license from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) by June 1, 2011. DATCP is required to inspect the premises where activities are conducted before issuing a license. License holders must adhere to specific procedures outlined in the new law that was approved by the state Senate, 32-0 and the state Assembly, 96-0.
This month, state officials are holding five public hearings about proposed regulation designed to protect dogs and dog buyers. A hearing in
Here is a Legislative Council memo about the new law and a news release about the public hearings.
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Some government agencies may be inept, but the market certainly is doing
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I have seen the state agencies at work. The money won't do any good. The state should save the money and use it for the deficit.
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Back to topJim Carlson - Sep 10, 2010 12:24 AM - Report Abuse
worse at solving this problem. The situation must be pretty bad if even the anti-
government Republican legislators voted for it. I hope they do what it takes to
protect these dogs.
anironman4u - Sep 09, 2010 3:23 PM - Report Abuse