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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”
Policy Updates and Issue News March 2021
Washington Overview With major COVID-19 relief in the rear-view mirror, Congress and the Biden administration are turning their focus toward other major priorities, including infrastructure, and a slew of smaller miscellaneous bills. Infrastructure As part of the ‘recovery’ aspect of President Biden’s campaign promise to “Build Back Better” the White House and Congress are turning … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News March 2021”
National Grange Congratulates EPA Administrator Regan
National Grange President, Betsy Huber sent a congratulatory letter to Michael Regan, President Biden’s nominee to lead Environmental Protection Agency, upon his confirmation by the U.S. Senate. Huber challenged Regan to prioritize the wellbeing of farmers and ranchers, not just the wellbeing of the environment. Reagan has experience working with farmers and landowners in … Continue reading “National Grange Congratulates EPA Administrator Regan”
National Grange Virtual Legislative Fly-In
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO JOINED US FOR THE VIRTUAL LEGISLATIVE FLY IN Even though National Grange members were not able to physically attend the Washington legislative fly-in this year, the issues Grangers need to address are flying around the Nation’s Capital. A new administration is settling in to run our government. A new … Continue reading “National Grange Virtual Legislative Fly-In”
OpEd: Technology Drives the Sustainable Practices Needed to Meet 21st Century Food Demand
BY BETSY HUBER December 23, 2020 at 5:00 am ET Late last week, President-Elect Joe Biden named Michael Regan, currently serving as head of North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality, as the head of the federal Environmental Protection Agency. We welcome his expertise and are looking forward to working with him over the next … Continue reading “OpEd: Technology Drives the Sustainable Practices Needed to Meet 21st Century Food Demand”
Policy Updates and Issue News December 2020
Washington Overview Coronavirus Relief and Government Funding Following a week-long delay, on Sunday December 27th President Trump signed an omnibus bill into law which included Coronavirus Relief Funds and the annual bill which funds the government. In the coronavirus relief package highlights include a new round of $600 stimulus checks, an eleven-week extension of expanded … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News December 2020”
Policy Updates and Issue News November 2020
Washington Overview As Washington gets back to work following the election, key issues to watch for in the lame duck period before the new Congress is sworn in in January include coronavirus stimulus debates, government funding deadlines, and jockeying for leadership positions in the next Congress. As well, key picks for the Biden cabinet have … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News November 2020”
Policy Updates and Issue News October 2020
Heading into the Election Next Tuesday, November 3rd, Americans will head to the polls to vote in an election unlike any other in recent memory. Or perhaps, it’s more accurate to say that on November 3rd the election will come to a close, as 75 million Americans have already voted as of the writing of … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News October 2020”
Policy Updates and Issue News January 2019
Agriculture and Food The Shutdown The federal government partial shutdown has ended…for now. The longest shutdown in history is over until February 15 to give all parties the opportunity to negotiate a compromise on border security, security for Dreamers, and other immigration issues. This was called a partial shutdown because FY19 funding for some agencies … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News January 2019”
Cosign letter to Senate and House Agriculture Committee Leadership: Pass the Farm Bill
August 13, 2018 The Honorable Michael Conaway Chairman House Committee on Agriculture Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Pat Roberts Chairman Senate Committee on Agriculture Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Collin Peterson Ranking Member House Committee on Agriculture Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Debbie Stabenow Ranking Member Senate Committee on Agriculture Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairmen … Continue reading “Cosign letter to Senate and House Agriculture Committee Leadership: Pass the Farm Bill”
Opioid Epidemic
We have seen a lot in the news lately about the Opioid Epidemic and the attempts of various levels of government to address and stop it. I just read a book, Dreamland, by Sam Quinones, that was absolutely terrifying. Written in 2015, the book traces the history of America’s relationship with “the morphine molecule” from … Continue reading “Opioid Epidemic”
Vermont State Grange
Headquarters: Annual Convention: Website: http://www.vtstategrange.org/ 153rd Annual Convention Date: October 25 – 26, 2024 Location: Capital City Grange Hall, Montpelier, VT Elects Officers: 2024 President Kendal Holden PO Box 337 Underhill, VT 05489 Tel: (802) 899-2514 Vice President Linda Sanderson 321 Sanderson Road Milton, VT 05468 Tel: (802) 999-3510 Lecturer Alice Daley 22 Carmichael Street … Continue reading “Vermont State Grange”
National Grange Gala 150 Year Celebration
Our 150th Birthday Gala, held Dec. 4 at the Historic Decatur House in Washington, D.C., was just one of the many celebrations being held across the nation to honor 150 years of service by Granges and members. Champions of Rural America Honored As part of our celebration, we took the time to honor four legislators … Continue reading “National Grange Gala 150 Year Celebration”
Patrons Chain – September 2016
September Issue Inside the Issue: “Spotlight On…..The Grange” to be Released Get a FREE $10 to donate to Grange Foundation in September Invest in our Youth: Today’s Pride is Key to Grange’s The National Grange is Excited to Announce a New Benefit Partner Senators Call for Canadian Dairy Pricing Policies Probe U.S. Hunger Rate Falls … Continue reading “Patrons Chain – September 2016”
The Grange’s Eastern Region
The “Force” that will bring you the 150th Annual National Grange Convention “Check back each month for more information about “The Force” and some information about each state in the Eastern Region.”
