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Policy Updates and Issue News December 2022

Washington Overview Congress Passes Government Funding As 2022 and the 117th Congress came to a close in late December, after lengthy negotiations Democrats and Republicans agreed on a final bipartisan compromise in the form of a $1.7 trillion omnibus government funding bill. In doing so, Congress was able to avoid a government shutdown for another … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News December 2022”

Policy Updates and Issue News March 2022

Washington Overview Supreme Court Nominee Moves Forward Following a series of tumultuous hearings, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is poised to successfully be confirmed as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, replacing retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. Senate Majority Leader has announced his intention to move Jackson’s nomination through the Senate early next week as she … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News March 2022”

2021 Award Winners

NATIONAL CONTEST/AWARDS Cultivators of the Year  Award  This award celebrate individuals or Granges who have inspired membership resources and growth, implemented programs that strengthen members’ bonds to the Grange and provide mentorship training opportunities. Susan Noah and the Oregon State Grange Andrew Adams, DE Nathan Strawder, KS  Walter Hartley and Nettie Hartley, RITom Gwin, WA Quilt Block  … Continue reading “2021 Award Winners”

6 new officers elected to serve National Grange

WICHITA, Kansas — On Friday, November 12, during the 155th Annual Convention of the National Grange, Betsy E. Huber of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, was installed as President of the oldest agricultural and rural advocacy organization in the country, after being elected to the position for a fourth term the day before. Huber, who was first … Continue reading “6 new officers elected to serve National Grange”

Policy Updates and Issue News July 2020

 National Grange Submits Platform Statements In preparation for the public policy platforms to be considered at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, the National Grange submitted policy statements to the members of both parties’ platform committees. The Grange emphasized several of its top policy priorities including emergency access to rural broadband connectivity and access to … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News July 2020”

2017 Champion of Rural America Awardees

  The Honorable Susan Collins Senator Susan Collins of Maine is a stalwart for working until the job is done, having never missed a vote in her more than 20 years in the Senate. Collins, who has served the most rural state in the nation for two decades, has definitely found her way across the political … Continue reading “2017 Champion of Rural America Awardees”

3 receive Champion of Rural America Award from National Grange

  On its 151st Birthday, Dec. 4, 2018, the National Grange presented a gift in the form of the Champion of Rural America Awards during a reception at the organization’s historic headquarters near the White House on Tuesday evening to three deserving recipients. The award was presented to Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), FCC Chairman Ajit … Continue reading “3 receive Champion of Rural America Award from National Grange”

2 take new seats, 1 re-elected

  The 152nd National Grange Convention saw the election of two new officers and the re-election of one. Kay Hoffman Stiles was elected to Pomona, which she states it “came as a surprise, but I am deeply honored and excited to be part of the National Grange Officers.” Stiles also serves as a member of … Continue reading “2 take new seats, 1 re-elected”

Grangers storm the Hill

Annually, Grangers descend upon the Nation’s Capitol, determined to learn more about priority issues for the organization and taking to the Hill to discuss these issues with legislators and their staff members. Most attendees from the fourteen states arrived Sunday, April 15, and had a meet-and-greet at the event hotel that evening. Early Monday morning, … Continue reading “Grangers storm the Hill”

Oregon State Grange

Headquarters: Annual Convention: 643 Union Street NE Salem, OR 97301-2462 Tel: (503) 316-0106 • Fax: (503) 316-0109 Website: http://www.orgrange.org 151st Annual Session Date: June 15 – 20, 2024 Location: Tillamook Co. Fairgrounds, Tillamook, OR Elects Officers: 2024 President Jay Sexton 232 N 8th Street Philomath, OR 97370 Tel: (503) 316-0106 Fax: (503) 316-0109 Vice President … Continue reading “Oregon State Grange”

Indiana State Grange

Headquarters: Annual Convention: Website: www.grange.org/indianastate/ 154th Annual Convention Date: October 18 – 20, 2024 Location: Swan Lake Resort, Plymouth, IN Elects Officers: 2025 President Jason Smith 451 W. Indiana Avenue Nappanee, IN 46550 Tel: (574) 354-9406 Vice President Steve Plank 8594 S, 100 E Galveston, IN 46932 Tel: (574) 721-0564 Lecturer Lori Barrick 23603 US … Continue reading “Indiana State Grange”

California State Grange

Headquarters: Annual Convention: 3830 U Street Sacramento, CA 95817 Tel: (916) 454-5805 Website: http://www.castategrange.org 149th Annual Convention Date: September 26 – 30, 2024 Location: CA Ag Museum, Woodland, CA Elects Officers: 2024 President Joseph Stefenoni 3830 U Street Sacramento, CA Tel: (916) 454-5805 Vice President Vince Scholten 3830 U Street Sacramento, CA 95817 Lecturer Suzanne … Continue reading “California State Grange”

4 Congressional Leaders honored as ‘Champions of Rural America’ during 150th National Grange Birthday Celebration

Senators Stabenow and Collins, Representatives Peterson and Walden receive award Washington, DC, Dec 05, 2017 – –   As part of the 150th birthday celebration of the National Grange on Monday, Dec. 4, four Congressional leaders were honored as Champions of Rural America.  Sen. Susan Collins (ME), Rep. Collin Peterson (MN), Sen. Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Rep. Greg … Continue reading “4 Congressional Leaders honored as ‘Champions of Rural America’ during 150th National Grange Birthday Celebration”

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”

National Grange Bids Final Farewell to Edward Andersen

Edward Andersen, Past National Master, passed away in his home on Friday, October 16, 2015, at the age of 89. He was the son of Hans P. and Minnie (Sorensen) Andersen, born on June 6, 1926 in Omaha, Nebraska. During his early childhood years, Ed lived on a dairy farm in Carter Lake, Iowa. When … Continue reading “National Grange Bids Final Farewell to Edward Andersen”