
Animal Legislative Update - July 15, 2025
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Slow news week, people are still focusing on the floods that have affected so many different parts of the nation.
IN THE NEWS
PETA sues American Kennel Club over standards for French ...

Animal Legislative Update - July 8, 2025
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Mexico - Lawmakers pass game-changing new law to protect animals used for entertainment: 'Violations of dignified treatment' . If you recall, when Mexico banned exotic animals in the ...

2024 Economic Impact of Eastern States Exposition Totals Nearly $1.2 Billion
For Immediate Release – West Springfield, Mass. - July 8, 2025
Eastern States Exposition (ESE) attracts three million people to its grounds in West Springfield, Mass., across its bustling ...

ShowTime - July 2025
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NICA Remembers Linda Frisco
In Memory of Staff Member Linda Frisco
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved friend and colleague, Linda Frisco, who ...

Animal Legislative Update - July 1, 2025
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Florida - The bipartisan State Parks Preservation Act — which bans the construction of golf courses, hotels, and pickleball courts in state parks — takes effect July 1. I know ...

Animal Legislative Update - June 24, 2025
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
APHIS Updates Animal Welfare Inspection Guide
Oklahoma - City of Glenpool cancels elephant rides after public backlash
Texas - Governor Abbott Announces Special Session Date, Initial ...

Animal Legislative Update - June 17, 2025
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Mississippi update to "REGULATIONS FOR ANIMALS INHERENTLY DANGEROUS TO HUMANS" to reflect passing of the Big Cat Public Safety Act have been finalized - They can be read here
FIGHT Act ...

Eastern States Exposition Presents Copps Island Oysters with Agricultural Adventurers Award
On Monday, June 9, Eastern States Exposition (ESE) bestowed Copps Island Oysters by Norm Bloom and Son, LLC with the Agricultural Adventurers Award. The award was presented by ESE President and CEO ...

Animal Legislative Update - June 10, 2025
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Colorado Renaissance Festival ‘working with the state’ for 2025 elephant permitting
S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Input to Strengthen Conservation Programs Under ...