Homemade food could be up for sale in Michigan Michigan considers bill to change cottage laws

D.C. schools don't have money for nutrition program, opponents say Newly-passed program reduces sugar, increases physical education

D.C. schools ban sugary milk, cereal Chocolate- and strawberry-flavored milk will be absent from the lunchline starting this fall

Restaurant window grades coming to New York City A, B, C letter grades will grace restaurant front windows as early as next month

Wisconsin farmers fight for right to sell raw milk Lawsuits filed against state to allow some sales of unpasteurized milk

Washington officials revoke license of day care after E. coli outbreak Owners plan to appeal decision later this month

Wisconsin dairy farmer doesn't want to give up raw milk Producer warned to stop illegal sales of milk

California debates juice and whole milk ban in day cares Supporters claim restrictions would reduce childhood obesity

California schools ban sugary sports drinks Drinks will be removed from vending machines, still allowed for athletes

Tax soda, D.C. Council says Washington D.C. lawmakers proposed 6 percent sales tax on soda

Colorado to get a health, nutrition makeover New law will address food deserts, increasing obesity rates

Pennsylvania pie sales pending governor's approval Gov. Rendell could allow homemade pie sales at nonprofit fundraisers again

States pushing allergen labeling at restaurants Regulations make restaurants list food allergens on menus

Oyster state wants control over production, distribution Louisiana lawmakers propose regulations to give state control of its oysters

Danger zone Asian noodles could be legal in California Bill would legalize room-temperature noodles

Georgia updates kosher law to include non-religious consumers Kosher producers must report practice standards for consumer knowledge

Vermont bans BPA in baby, sports bottles Common plastics chemical linked to health, developmental problems

No raw milk for Wisconsinites Wisconsin Gov. vetoes raw milk legislation

Opponents unite against Wisconsin raw milk bill Governor has until Thursday to decide to veto bill allowing raw milk sales

Ohio schools can't afford to offer 30-minutes of exercise State Senate drops exercise provision from obesity bill

Connecticut farmers await bill that would allow pickle sales Bill would allow farmers to sell acidified products without inspections

Sour tax to hit some candy and gum in Washington Candy with grain-based flour will be taxed

Could Wisconsin bill spark more raw milk sales across nation? Raw milk advocates think bill will result in greater acceptance nationwide

No toys allowed in some California kids' Happy Meals California county votes to ban toys in fast food kids meals

Horse meat for Tennesseans no longer a possibility Lawmaker withdraws bill to make horse processing for human consumption legal

N.Y. school children could get chemical-free yards to play on Bill passes Senate to ban pesticides, fertilizers and insecticides on school fields

Raw milk bill tough decision for Wisconsin governor Governor wants to ensure balance of personal choice, safety if allowing sales of raw milk

Florida wants tomatoes that are red, juicy and free of bacteria Florida gets closer to passing tomato food safety laws

Wisconsinites could soon legally drink raw milk Senate passes legislation to allow some sales of unpasteurized milk

New Mexico: new legislation proposes tougher regulations for dairy runoff Environment Department claims more than half of state dairies polluting groundwater

Mississippi law gives schools money to encourage healthy kids Challenge will give money to schools that provide healthy lunches, nutrition and physical education

California bill would protect farmers from harmful pesticides Law would require pesticide tests to be sent to state agencies for regulation

Horse meat on the menu in Missouri? Bill moves to the state Senate for approval after House's passage

Expanded Philadelphia menu labeling takes effect Chain restaurants now required to post calorie, sodium, carbohydrate and trans fat information

Update: Wisconsin legislature committee approves raw milk bill Bill follows similar law proposed by state Senate committee earlier this month

Ohio passes livestock care bill Cows, chickens, pigs to get better care under new law

Law could change when Maine residents are notified of pesticide sprays near home Farmers call current regulation burdensome, want lesser regulations

Child wins $2.2 million settlement for contracting E. coli at petting zoo California fair agrees to settlement for six-year-old girl

Maryland family farm sued for chicken runoff into Chesapeake Bay Farm supplies chickens to Perdue Farms

Proposed Illinois law would ban BPA in kids' products Bisphenol A is a potentially harmful chemical commonly used in plastics, cans

Would kids say "I'm lovin' it" without a toy? California supervisor proposes law to regulate toys in kids meals

Florida ensures tomato safety with proposed law Senate passed legislation to prevent another tomato scare

Washington goes BPA free for children's containers, sports bottles Bill passed by governor will go into effect within next two years

Wisconsin honey to stay pure and sweet Law ensures honey isn’t diluted or contains additives

Louisiana senator proposes energy drink ban Ban would prohibit the sale of energy drinks to children under 16 years-old

Wisconsin considers raw milk sales if farmers held accountable Senate committee passes bill to allow sales at licensed farms

NYC beekeepers abuzz with excitement over new law New York City legalized beekeeping at residencies

This year's sugar beet crops will include genetically modified seeds, judge rules California judge allows farmers to harvest Monsanto crop

Iowa legislator reviews safety of sloppy-Joe style meat Cooking methods of 82-year-old Iowa restaurant scrutinized

Wisconsin debates Senate bill that would allow some raw milk sales Bill would allow certified farmers to sell unpasteurized milk

Endangered whale meat at California sushi restaurant results in fine Undercover investigation discovers sei whale meat being sold at trendy restaurant

A dash of salt could equal fine for chefs in New York Lawmaker proposes ban on salt in meal preparations

Unlicensed North Dakota caterer linked to Salmonella outbreak will not be charged Catered food sickened 180 people

Idaho moves toward stricter animal cruelty laws Humane Society influencing states to make changes

Soda tax proposed in Mississippi State senator claims bill would help offset state’s high obesity rate

Massachusetts suggests banning BPA in children's cups Mass. Gov. proposes ban that many other states agree on

Wisconsin babies to get more BPA-free products Gov. signs BPA ban in some children’s products into law

Wisconsin dairy fined for water pollution Gold Dust Dairy had overflowing, unsafe manure pits

Farmers pressure judge to halt spread of GM crops Organic farmers in Oregon claim crops pollute their fields

Some raw milk sales in South Dakota could be legalized Senate to vote on bill to allow unpasteurized milk at farmers’ markets, deliveries

New York cracks down on food cart safety Vendors learn new safety laws about abandoning carts the hard way

Update: Wyoming House passes bill to allow sale of unregulated, homemade foods Controversial legislation allows the sale of homemade food at community events, markets

Oregon fails to pass child-centered BPA ban in tied vote Update: Measure could be revisited by next week

Utah moves toward banning some candies, gum Bill would ban nicotine-laced candies because of their appeal to children

Bill introduced in Georgia to legalize raw milk Law could allow sale of unpasteurized milk if regulated for safety

Oklahoma attorney general makes closing arguments in poultry litter case Edmondson suggests poultry waste pound limits, unpaid attorneys representing state

Washington state works to ban BPA in kids products Fears over child, fetal development prompts bans on plastic chemical

Pennsylvania to alter cottage laws Lawmaker wants to allow more homemade, baked goods at public events

Bills aim to improve seafood industry Louisiana senators introduce regulations to guide national industry

Update: Wisconsin senate passes bill to allow sale of some home-canned food State wants to expand cottage laws to encourage local food production

Bill to ban alcoholic energy drink sales in Washington State Drink allegedly masks effects of alcohol

Unforeseen consequences of animal welfare laws States provide farmers a way out of strict regulations

Bill requires calorie counts on New Jersey chain restaurant menus State law takes effect in a year

Raw milk sales debated in Wisconsin Last year’s outbreak brought attention to safety of unpasteurized milk

New Mexico: Home food sellers must have permit for distribution Sellers must allow kitchen inspection, pay fee and attend food safety training

Senators introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen Gulf Coast oyster industry Legislation will prohibit funding for regulations that would inhibit oyster sales

Raw milk drinkers weigh in lawsuit, heavy on reversing ban Spilt milk gives way to lobbying for raw milk

Ohioans pass livestock care standards amendment Issue 2 creates a state board to create guidelines for humane treatment of livestock and poultry

Pennsylvania milk to increase to aid struggling farmers Consumers to pay more for their milk for two months

Raw milk dumping draws advocacy crowd, leaves state law in limbo Georgia locals fuming over state law against milk sales

Groundwater standards could get updated in Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to discuss 15 substance regulations

California governor plans special session to discuss water reform Schwarzenegger threatens to veto hundreds of bills if system is not reformed

GM beets in battle for approval Judge overturns federal beet decision for environmental concerns

Calif. lawmaker plans hearings on soda-obesity link Sen. Padilla has been involved with other anti-obesity efforts across the country

California lawmakers have a lot to chew on State legislators present bills on blueberries, honey, noodles and more

New Illinois law to keep drinking water clean Bill designed to prevent future contamination incidents

Oregon's House Bill 2763 gives public agencies ability to choose local Goods must be no higher than 10 percent the cost of imports

Bill would ban use of antibiotics in healthy livestock Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act would change livestock production in the U.S.

Animal rights group takes on Michigan state legislature Humane Society threatens ballot initiative in response to proposed new animal-care guidelines

Michigan governor wants state declared a disaster Gov. Granholm appealed for aid in expediting disaster declaration

Animal care bills target food safety Two bills in the Legislature would provide oversight of animal care on Michigan farms