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Monday, July 18, 2011  The Humane Society of the United States has contributed money to a group trying to change the way lawmakers can overturn voter-approved bills in Missouri.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  Update: Governor Nixon has signed into law a bill rewriting a voter-approved law on dog-breeding operations in Missouri.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  Update: Governor Nixon has signed legislation repealing part of a voter-approved dog law.

Monday, April 25, 2011  Update: Video of the rallies added. Two rallies went on Wednesday evening in the Capitol city, the debate over how to regulate the state's dog breeders is far from over.

Monday, April 18, 2011  The Ellen Show will discuss Prop B on Monday.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  Controversial Prop B changes headed to Governor's desk.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  In one of the closest votes of the year, the State Senate Thursday advanced legislation to repeal key elements of Proposition B.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Critics say lawmaker could benefit from repeal of puppy mill initiative.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  In November, voters passed Proposition B, a dog-breeding bill. On Tuesday, a Missouri House committee advanced a bill that would strip most of the law away.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  A Missouri House committee is taking up a proposal Tuesday to overturn a new dog-breeding law approved by state voters last year.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  MO Farm Bureau is disappointed that Proposition B passed. They fear now animal activists will be after Missouri farmers and ranchers.

Monday, September 13, 2010  Proposition B sets new standards for living conditions and animal treatment in the dog breeding industry.  Pacelle emphasizes that Prop B is only for dogs and not for any other animals.