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September 13, 2018
Update and Next Steps: Hunting of Waterfowl
Prior to the last quarterly meeting, the MHC was approached about a position on waterfowl hunting and the Legislative Committee recommended the issue be brought…
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September 11, 2018
Have a Say! Support the PAC
In 2011, The Maryland Horse Council (MHC) established the Horse Council Political Action Committee (HCPAC) to further the priorities of the MHC in public forums.…
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July 27, 2018
Movement in Congress on H2-B Visa Cap
House Committee moves on H2-B Visa Cap. Click here for details.
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July 24, 2018
Tell Congress to Fix Horse Industry Labor Shortage, Support the AG and Legal Workforce Act!
Ask Congress to fix the broken immigration system that affects horse businesses. Via the American Horse Council:"As Congress moves closer to the August recess, House…
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July 12, 2018
Senate passes Farm Bill
Here's some info from the American Horse Council about animal health priorities in the just passed Senate Farm Bill.
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July 8, 2018
Legislative Update: July 8, 2018
Attention MHC Membership: The Board of Directors is being asked to review and update the MHC's position on Sunday hunting of deer and waterfowl. Keep…
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June 6, 2018
Federal Government releases 15,000 H-2B visas
The Federal government has agreed to allow 15,000 additional foreign workers to enter the country for farm and ag jobs, among others. Click here for…
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May 29, 2018
Congress moves on trucking controversy
A bill has been introduced in the Senate to insulate livestock haulers from some of the new ELD requirements that apply to truckers. Click here…
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