Articles tagged under: California Prop 12
Q3 in the Courts
Published July 27, 2023
Six Midwest swine operations are in federal district court challenging the constitutionality of a Massachusetts law. Like California’s Prop 12, Massachusetts Question 3 establishes housing requirements for out-of-state pork producers. These pork producers from Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Missouri…Proposition 12 Brings Burden to Consumers and Producers
Published May 15, 2023
In a ballot initiative like California Prop 12, National Pork Producers Council Chief Legal Stragegist Michael Formica says consumers are likely not aware of what this will actually mean for animal welfare, but will soon see impacts at grocery stores.…Court Decision Comes at a Challenging Time for the Industry
Published May 14, 2023
The National Pork Producers Council CEO Bryan Humphreys says the Supreme Court ruling on California's Proposition 12 comes at a tough time for producers. “We are facing high input costs and some of the most challenging economic times the pork…Ballot Initiative Bypasses the Legislative Process
Published May 14, 2023
Any pork sold in California must adhere to the new animal welfare standards. Proposition 12 passed as a balllot initiative in 2018. Animal Ag Alliance Communications Manager Emily Solis says other states attempted to pass similar legislation, but ballot initiatives have…