Sentences with phrase «several efforts nationwide»

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A breastfeeding association has released a new video, joining several efforts over the past few years to raise the volume on the hindrances to breastfeeding in the black community nationwide.

The case is one of several nationwide that have put county clerks in a legal spotlight of late and harkens back to initial efforts in California nearly a decade ago to push for same - sex marriage.

PETA also fights reform efforts nationwide, including legislation introduced by animal lovers in several states mandating simple, common sense procedures which would protect shelter animals: such as requiring shelters to provide prompt and necessary veterinary care rather than allow animals to suffer, to work with qualified non-profit rescue organizations rather than killing animals who have a place to go, and to end convenience killing for savable animals when there are empty kennels or cages.

We have consulted with and supported several other jurisdictions in the Chicago area and nationwide in their efforts to pass companion animal legislation, including efforts in Naperville, Illinois; Oceanside, California; Joliet, Illinois; and Sarasota County, Florida.