Because it helps people and animals, the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 has received over 200 endorsements, including 21 biotech companies, 34 medical associations and patient advocacy groups, and 135 animal welfare organizations.

Progress Made in 2022 Towards Animal Welfare, Educational Equity, and Health Innovation

Michelson Center for Public Policy Successfully Advocated for Significant Policy Changes to Benefit Californians, Americans, and Animals

Introduced by State Senator Ben Hueso and co-sponsored by the Michelson Center for Public Policy, Root & Rebound, and the Underground Scholars Initiative, SB 990 will reduce recidivism and prioritize educational opportunities.

Introduced by Assemblymember Marc Berman and co-sponsored by the Michelson Center for Public Policy, the Student Senate for California Community Colleges, and Young Invincibles, AB 2881 will remove barriers for college students with children.

Introduced by State Senator Ben Hueso and co-sponsored by the Michelson Center for Public Policy, Root & Rebound, and the Underground Scholars Initiative, SB 990 would reduce recidivism and prioritize educational opportunities.

Gary K. Michelson, M.D., issued a statement following the announcement of Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal to invest $500 million towards the establishment of the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy.

AB 2624, authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra, will empower students to make informed choices by requiring the California State Universities (CSU) and California Community Colleges (CCC) and encouraging the University of California (UC), to display the estimated cost of course materials for 75% of courses offered on the online course schedule platform.

If the FDA and a bipartisan group in Congress follow through on their promises, the animal testing requirement in medical research could be history, write Dr. Gary Michelson and Aysha Akhtar.

Broadband is not just about internet access but about a pathway to obtaining an education, improving health, and acquiring economic resources necessary to thrive, write Dr. Traci Morris and Dr. Gary Michelson. Native nations are taking matters into their own hands and creating solutions.

Michelson Center for Public Policy co-sponsored state Senator Ben Hueso’s bill to ease the pathway to success and reduce recidivism, smooth the parole transfer process, and give formerly incarcerated individuals more opportunities to start a new life.

Dr. Gary K. Michelson, founder and co-chair of Michelson Philanthropies and the Michelson Center for Public Policy, has joined a growing coalition working to provide a career pathway and a fresh start for incarcerated firefighters.

The Michelson Philanthropies network published more than 230 articles in 2021, far more than in years past. Articles that highlight where our work has had a direct impact were very popular among our readers this year. Here are the top 10 most read stories from each website publishing news and analysis on our websites. Reread your favorite pieces or read them for the first time.

New legislation will allow more innovative and human-relevant testing platforms to expedite the development of promising drugs, write Dr. Gary Michelson and Dr. Aysha Akhtar.

Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Lauren Underwood (D-IL), and Cori Bush (D-MO) cited Michelson Found Animals Foundation’s (MFA) recent Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI) report when introducing a new bill that will allow families to keep their beloved pets in the home by prohibiting vague and sweeping restrictions against dogs based on breed or size.

Dr. Gary Michelson discussed Michelson Found Animals Foundation’s work on pet-inclusive housing policies and animal welfare during Pet Week on Capitol Hill.

“We are deeply grateful to our elected leaders, who recognize how critical education is to empower these individuals to uplift themselves and their families post-incarceration,” said Gary K. Michelson, M.D., founder and co-chair of MCPP and Michelson Philanthropies.

New legislation aims to get safer, cheaper drugs to patients more quickly, kick-starting innovation, reducing animal testing, and putting best test methods to work.

Dr. Gary Michelson shares his commentary on why bold, young scientists have the potential to revolutionize scientific research and accelerate the pace of innovation.

On July 27, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 132 which provides more than $47 billion for higher education in California, including the University of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges, including ZTC degree pathways.

Dr. Rashida Crutchfield, associate professor in the School of Social Work at California State University, and Dr. Gary Michelson’s featured op-ed on why the State’s higher education budget can make huge strides in supporting student basic needs.