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Yankee Candle Fundraising Program2
The National Grange is excited to announce a fundraising program, in conjunction with Yankee Candle, that can benefit the Grange at all levels. This program will allow Subordinate, Pomona and State Granges to sell specific Yankee Candle products, complete with the Grange logo and tagline, “American Values. Hometown Roots.” printed on the label, for the … Continue reading “Yankee Candle Fundraising Program2”
Policy Updates and Issue News December 2023
Washington Overview Welcome to the New Year where it’s anything but happy on the political front in Washington. Congress left town for the holidays without a deal for aid to Ukraine and Israel which was tied to new border controls along our southern boundary. This Achillies Heel for Congress will still be on Congress’ agenda … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News December 2023”
Policy Updates and Issue News July 2023
Washington Overview Lawmakers in Washington are heading home (and abroad) for their traditional August recess and will return to the nation’s capital on September 12. They leave with most of the heavy legislative lifting waiting for action. The majority of the annual appropriations bills are still in committee. The President has threatened to veto the … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News July 2023”
Policy Updates and Issue News November 2021
Washington Overview Government Shutdown Avoided This past week Democrats and Republicans in Congress were able to narrowly avoid a looming government shutdown which would have begun at midnight on Friday, December 3rd. Originally, Democrats had intended to pass a continuing resolution extending government funding early in the week after a deal on votes for various … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News November 2021”
Policy Updates and Issue News January 2020
Overview January has been an extremely slow month for issues and policy actions in Washington. The legislative arena has been overtaken by the Democratic presidential candidates’ campaigns and the Trump impeachment process. The presidential candidates are beginning to hone in more now on rural, agriculture, food, environmental, health and broadband issues. The House is essentially … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News January 2020”
Policy Updates and Issue News December 2019
Agriculture and Food Spending Bills Clear Congress A couple days before heading home for their Christmas break, Congress cleared spending packages to fund the federal government for fiscal 2020. The legislation includes several new appropriations for agriculture: An additional $1.5 billion for disaster relief (including quality loss) for farmers and ranchers. Reinstatement of the $1-a-gallon … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News December 2019”
Policy Updates and Issue News November 2019
Agriculture and Food Battle of the Burgers The non-meat burger was unfurled this fall amid massive media fanfare. Everyone from major investors, venture capitalists, food companies, grocery stores to restaurants and burger chains jumped on board to try the meat imitator products. More recently, some backlash has developed in the form of media campaigns and … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News November 2019”
Policy Updates and Issue News December 2017
Looking Back and Looking Ahead The nation’s capital has been an interesting place throughout 2017 to say the least. Donald Trump shocked a large portion of the American public to become our 45th President. After his inauguration, it took the FBI an inordinate amount of time to run background checks on his cabinet and subcabinet … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News December 2017”
Policy Updates and Issue News November 2017
Grange Policy Developed for 2018 The National Grange 151st annual convention was held November 7-11, 2017 in Spokane, Washington. As has been the tradition of the Grange for 150 years, policy development was the centerpiece of the national meeting. State Grange delegates from around the country served on seven committees that considered resolutions passed by … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News November 2017”
Policy Updates and Issue News August 2017
Legislative Outlook – A Chronology of What to Expect After six months of stalled legislative action, Congress faces some heavy lifts this fall. When both the House and Senate reconvene September 5, several must-do items cannot be ignored. First, Congress has until September 29 to raise the United States debt limit and increase the nation’s … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News August 2017”
The Patrons Chain – April 2016
Inside the Issue: Ruling expands options for Grange attendance, involvement Grange Month theme is a cornerstone of our Order Secretary Vilsack to Speak at Grange Convention Grange Month brings blue and gold to Members’ Social Profiles Store holding Grange Month Sale on Cooking Bundle New Partnership Announced 2016 Fly-In Participants get First-in-the-Nation Primary Experience Ruling … Continue reading “The Patrons Chain – April 2016”
Policy Updates and Issue News December 2015 Part II
Congress Plays Santa Then Leaves Town The first session of the 114th Congress has adjourned. During a final week filled with long hours of debate and dozens of votes, Congress passed two massive end-of-year measures. Amid threats of a political stalemate over funding for FY’16 that could force a federal government shutdown, Washington was able … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News December 2015 Part II”
Policy Updates and Issue News – December 2015
Congress Launches End-Of-Year Dash The more gridlocked Congress becomes, the more predictable lawmakers are. Major issues languish in committee or in the House or Senate for months and months. The federal government spending for FY ‘16 began October 1 with temporary extensions of existing FY’15 authorities. There has been no budget authority or spending allocation … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News – December 2015”
Day 6: National Grange 148th Annual Convention
Grange talent delights BY LINDSAY SCHROEDER DCI Communications Fellow | [email protected] On Friday night, more than 350 people gathered to enjoy the talent that abounds across the Grange at the Evening of Excellence. It was a night to remember with vocal acts, variety acts, and Sign-S-Song performances as well as the announcements of new Junior … Continue reading “Day 6: National Grange 148th Annual Convention”
Day 5: National Grange 148th Annual Convention
Two elected to National Grange Executive Committee BY SUZY RAMM DCI Communications Fellow | [email protected] Two Wisconsin Grangers will hold seats on the National Grange Executive Committee simultaneously after several rounds of balloting by delegates to the 148th Session Thursday for the two open positions. Leroy Watson, a 42-year Grange member, who serves as Treasurer … Continue reading “Day 5: National Grange 148th Annual Convention”
