[ad_1] A legislative task force has convened to study transparency deficiencies at publicly funded facilities that conduct animal experiments. “I felt like it started a conversation,” Sen. Jennifer Boysko, D-Fairfax, said Thursday. “Typically during the legislative session, everything is so compressed and quick. This actually brought the people who have a real stake in (this […]
Animal welfare advocates disappointed with ‘watered down’ testing transparency bill – The Virginian-Pilot
[ad_1] A bill intended to increase transparency at animal testing facilities is heading to the governor’s desk — but advocates say it’s been gutted almost past the point of recognition. “I am disappointed that it was so watered down,” said Sen. Jennifer Boysko, a Fairfax Democrat who introduced the measure. The legislation, co-sponsored by Franklin […]