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New laws aim to protect animals
Gov. Doug Ducey ceremoniously signed three humane animal bills, which were sponsored by Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills. The bills received bipartisan support during the last legislative session.
Cities can limit fireworks under new law
Cities and towns around the state will have another tool available to rein in fireworks use later this year after Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill that lets municipalities regulate their use overnight.
Gov. Ducey vetoes animal cruelty bill
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has vetoed a bill that would have created a separate set of animal cruelty laws for livestock and poultry than animals owned as pets.
House passes livestock cruelty bill without “ag-gag” provision
The removal of a controversial provision didn’t go far enough to bring critics of a livestock cruelty bill on board, but the House of Representatives still narrowly passed the legislation.
Q&A with Rep. John Kavanagh
Republican Rep. John Kavanagh of Fountain Hills was one of two legislators (along with Sen. Steve Farley, D-Tucson) to receive the honor of Humane Lawmaker of the Year from the Humane Society this week at its annual rally to encourage lawmakers to enact more animal-friendly legislation.
