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Baking Bad survey of state laws charts homemade food options in 50 states

By News Desk on February 15, 2023

Most state legislatures are in session, but it’s too early to know if it’s going to be a good year for food safety. The Institute for Justice, a non-profit law firm for protecting constitutional rights…

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Food safety expert says Montana’s ‘Food Freedom’ law puts public in danger

By Dan Flynn on January 23, 2023

Like taking a new car in for repairs while it is still under warranty, the Montana Local Food Choice Act of 2021 will be getting renewed attention during the 2023 legislative session in Helena. But…

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Wyoming bill would add ‘designated agent’ role to Food Freedom Act

By Dan Flynn on January 18, 2023

The first amendments in six years to Wyoming’s much-cited Food Freedom Act are now pending with the Legislature in Cheyenne.

Senate File (SF) No. 102 is sponsored by Senators Salazar, Barlow, Biteman, Boner, Driskill, Hutchings…

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After the midterms, state food safety remains more in the hands of the GOP

By Dan Flynn on December 16, 2022

Fewer restrictions on raw milk sales and so-called “Food Freedom” bills have been popular in Statehouses for more than a decade now. And while these do not always break across partisan lines, it can be…

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A ‘Top Ten’ of 2021’s news events

By Dan Flynn on December 29, 2021

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Editor’s Note:  We try to frame 10 of the most important happenings every year, but it’s not just about the “Top Ten Stories.” That is because what is essential is rarely about …
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Montana Legislature sends ‘Local Food Choice Act’ to governor; no license needed

By Dan Flynn on April 30, 2021

Tne Montana Local Food Choice Act is on the governor’s desk. It passed on the third and final readings in the House, 70-20, and the Senate, 32 to 18.  Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte will likely …
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Food Choice advances in Montana while New Hampshire may add raw milk products

By Dan Flynn on April 7, 2021

That “Montana Local Food Choice Act” is out of committee in its second house, showing all the signs of a bill that will cross the finish line. The Montana Legislature plans to adjourn by April…
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Letter from the Editor: Polis has brisket rub recipe and food freedom credentials

By Dan Flynn on March 19, 2021
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Jared Polis is governor of Colorado. He is an interesting fellow.

We called him to the attention of readers of Food Safety News when he was serving in Congress because of his association with…
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Food Freedom means different things in different states

By Dan Flynn on March 11, 2021

The Montana House of Representatives Human Services Committee will hear a Food Freedom bill that has already passed Senate 31-18.

The public hearing won’t be on the same bill that started the process earlier this…
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Sponsor promises to amend Montana Food Freedom bill to make it passable

By Dan Flynn on March 2, 2021

Enthusiasm is building in Montana for a Food Freedom bill that may be fatally flawed in its major elements. The major sponsor, Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson, has promised to keep working on the bill to …
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