Assemblywoman Laura Friedman (D-Glendale)

California’s Ban on Fur is Now Law

January 3, 2023 4:19 pm

California’s ban on the sale of fur is now official, effective January 1, 2023. Whew. Thank goodness we no longer have to be concerned with barbarians who wear fur. Rather, that is what California’s politicians on the left want you...

Nordstrom Announces Ban on Fur and Exotic Animal Skin Sales

October 1, 2020 1:45 pmOctober 2, 2020 1:51 pm

With the announcement by high-end retailer Nordstrom that it will stop selling fur and some “exotic” leather products, the Natural Fibers Alliance immediately condemned Nordstrom’s decision. “Nordstrom’s baffling decision is akin to a steakhouse taking meat off the menu because...

Governor Vetoes Several Environmental Bills

October 1, 2020 6:30 amOctober 1, 2020 6:39 am

As Governor Gavin Newsom concluded his actions on over 400 bills sent him by the Legislature during the 2020 Session, he vetoed several environmental measures, including the following: AB 995 by Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens) AB 995 would have...

California Assemblywoman Introduces Bill to Promote ‘Science-based Decisions’ for Climate Response

February 26, 2020 3:37 pmFebruary 28, 2020 7:37 am

“Assemblywoman Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) introduced legislation that would ensure the state’s actions and investment on climate change adaption is science-based,” reads a press statement from Friedman. “The measure, Assembly Bill 2371, creates an advisory team of distinguished scientists that would...

Fur Industry Sues San Francisco

January 14, 2020 7:52 am

‘Memo to California politicians: You do not have the right to stop people from buying things just because you or special-interest lobbyist allies don’t like the products.’ The International Fur Federation, based in London, announced Monday it has filed a...

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CA Gov. Newsom Signs Roadkill Bill; Bans Fur Sales, Circuses, Bobcat Hunting

October 14, 2019 8:24 amOctober 15, 2019 11:18 am

While California will now have the distinction of being the first state in the country to ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products, Gov. Gavin Newsom also just signed a law to allow drivers who fatally strike a...

Not All Product Bans Made it to the Governor’s Desk

September 16, 2019 8:54 amSeptember 16, 2019 12:51 pm

‘It’s not about animal welfare, it’s about animal use’ First California legislators came for our cigarettes, and banned smoking indoors and in public parks. Then they banned plastic bags, foie gras and shark fin soup. Next they banned styrofoam...