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National Grange Supports Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act
The National Grange and 33 farm, ranch and landowner groups are urging the Senate to pass much-needed tax legislation to restore already expired, soon to expire, and slimmed-down tax code provisions . The House passed this legislation with broad bipartisan support. Click here to read the letter.
National Grange Supports Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act
The National Grange and 33 farm, ranch and landowner groups are urging the Senate to pass much-needed tax legislation to restore already expired, soon to expire, and slimmed-down tax code provisions . The House passed this legislation with broad bipartisan support. Click here to read the letter.
Removing dams from the Columbia/Snake River System could disrupt an entire rural region
Removing dams from the Columbia/Snake River System would totally disrupt an entire rural region of our country. The National Grange submitted a letter to the House Energy and Commerce leadership voicing concerns during a recent Congressional hearing on the subject. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE LETTER.
Removing dams from the Columbia/Snake River System could disrupt an entire rural region
Removing dams from the Columbia/Snake River System would totally disrupt an entire rural region of our country. The National Grange submitted a letter to the House Energy and Commerce leadership voicing concerns during a recent Congressional hearing on the subject. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE LETTER.
Christine Hamp
Christine E. (Chris) Hamp, a fourth-generation Granger, was raised on a dairy farm homesteaded in the 1880s by her great-grandfather in Monroe, Washington. Chris joined Tualco Junior Grange #341 at the age of 5 and then Tualco Grange #284. Today, Chris serves as Secretary at Five Mile Prairie Grange #905 in Spokane County, where … Continue reading “Christine Hamp”
New Program Offers Resources to Support Mental Health Across Rural America
By Morning Agclips MAYVILLE, N.Y. — Rural Minds, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit with a mission to serve as the informed voice for mental health in rural America, and to provide mental health information and resources, today announced the launch of a comprehensive online resource center to provide actionable mental health information. The material is designed to … Continue reading “New Program Offers Resources to Support Mental Health Across Rural America”
Opinion Editorial: Rural communities lack access to health care. The Inflation Reduction Act isn’t helping
By Richmond Time-Dispatch Opinion Editorial from Burton Eller, National Grange Legislative Dir. Growing up on my family’s Southwest Virginia farm, I knew our rural community was unique. My friends and neighbors were fiercely independent, resourceful and mutually supportive in tough times. I did not know then that some members of my community, whom I admired … Continue reading “Opinion Editorial: Rural communities lack access to health care. The Inflation Reduction Act isn’t helping”
Rural and Agriculture Groups Urge Renewal of Critical Broadband Program
The National Grange joined the Rural & Agriculture Council of America, RuralRISE Tech and the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association on a letter to Senate and House leadership urging Congress to extend the broadband Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP was designed to help low-income residents with no Wi-Fi connect to broadband and learn how to … Continue reading “Rural and Agriculture Groups Urge Renewal of Critical Broadband Program”
Modernizing the Prescription Process
An OpEditorial by National Grange Legislative Director, Burton EllerRealClear Health It’s rare to find community agricultural and health care organizations teaming up on an effort. The issues both industries care about seldom overlap, but occasionally, they do. Never is that truer than the current effort underway in Congress to modernize a certain aspect of the … Continue reading “Modernizing the Prescription Process”
National Grange brings vaccines to the Big E
The Grange will be present in a big way at the opening of the Big E – the Eastern States Exposition, New England’s multi-state fair in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The Northeast Grange region has for many years had a building that they own on the fairgrounds where they exhibit and sell handicrafts, jams, jellies and … Continue reading “National Grange brings vaccines to the Big E”
ACP Helps Rural Communities Thrive in the 21st Century
Broadband today is a key tool for consumers to find jobs, do homework, see a doctor, order supplies, pay bills, check schedules, get real-time weather, monitor markets, obtain government permits, file taxes, connect with friends and family, and remain active with their faith community, – all these everyday activities and more are frequently done online. … Continue reading “ACP Helps Rural Communities Thrive in the 21st Century”
The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization (NAITCO) and National Grange Foundation have selected its 2023 Partnership in Agricultural Literacy (PAL) Award.
The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization (NAITCO) and National Grange Foundation have selected the Community Agricultural Partnership at Summit (CAPS) Elementary School, in Pennsylvania’s Butler Area School District, as the recipient of its 2023 Partnership in Agricultural Literacy (PAL) Award. CAPS was selected for its innovative effort to use an agricultural focus to expand … Continue reading “The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization (NAITCO) and National Grange Foundation have selected its 2023 Partnership in Agricultural Literacy (PAL) Award.”
Bridging the Digital Divide will require help from all of us
Bridging the #digitaldivide will require help from all of us. Hear from industry leaders on all aspects of the digital divide and how we’re working together to create more #connectivity. A Pipeline of Spectrum Brings Endless Possibilities By AT&T Connects 5G does more than just keep us connected at home and on the go. It’s … Continue reading “Bridging the Digital Divide will require help from all of us”
Policy Updates and Issue News April 2023
Washington Overview Debt Ceiling Fight Moves Forward In April, House Republicans offered their first concrete proposal to address the imminent debt ceiling default. The Republican proposal comes in the form of the Limit, Save, and Grow Act, which passed the House this past week. The Act would first address the debt limit default by waiving … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News April 2023”
Cutting Edge Alzheimer’s Treatments Not Available in Rural America
The National Grange is concerned that new treatments that promise to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s are restricted to urban areas by Medicare. Yet, agricultural workers are almost 50% more likely to develop the disease.
