Category: National Grange News
Grange issues statement in favor of FCC TV white space draft order
National Grange issued a statement commending Chairman Pai and the FCC for continuing the work to expand broadband to every American household through the draft Report and Order that will maximize spectrum and allow for greater use of TV white space. “Regulatory barriers have for too long been a hurdle in the effort to … Continue reading “Grange issues statement in favor of FCC TV white space draft order”
Huber highlights unique needs of rural patients
Morning Consult The Importance of Treating and Managing Chronic Pain in Rural AmericaBY BETSY HUBERSeptember 29, 2020 at 5:00 am ET September is Pain Awareness Month. It’s a time dedicated to raising awareness of the unique needs of individual patients living with chronic pain. It’s a time to gather support for the caretakers of those living … Continue reading “Huber highlights unique needs of rural patients”
Ag Workforce Letter to Vice President Pence and White House Coronavirus Taskforce
The National Grange and over 160 state and national agriculture organizations sent a letter to Vice President Pence and the White House Coronavirus Task Force calling on the federal government to take additional steps to help farmers, ranchers and growers protect their employees from the novel coronavirus. Click here to read the full letter
OpEd: USDA makes right move to mitigate food insecurity with lunch program extension
Betsy Huber is president of National Grange, a nonprofit focused on strengthening individuals, families and communities through grassroots action, service, education, advocacy and agriculture awareness. The recent decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the existing summer meal program to all students through the end of the year is a major step toward … Continue reading “OpEd: USDA makes right move to mitigate food insecurity with lunch program extension”
OpEd: Americans Are Voting for Broadband
BY BRUCE MEHLMAN September 10, 2020 at 5:00 am ET For most of us, it’s hard to imagine having spent the last six months without access to reliable, high-speed broadband internet. But for at least 18 million Americans, that’s been their everyday reality – limited options for staying in touch with family and friends, lost … Continue reading “OpEd: Americans Are Voting for Broadband”
Grange: Congress Must Intervene To Keep Lifeline Voice, Broadband Services
The National Grange, on Wednesday, Aug. 26, sent a letter to Capitol Hill asking Congress to include language in the next COVID-19 relief package to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from eliminating Lifeline voice and broadband services to the most needy Americans during the pandemic. CLICK HERE to read the full letter here
Grange calls for more funding for rural accessibility infrastructure on ADA’s 30th anniversary
National Grange President Betsy Huber released a statement on Friday, July 24, 2020 celebrating the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and urging legislators to continue to invest in infrastructure that makes communities more accessible to all. Huber said: “Today, the nation celebrates the 30th anniversary of the passage … Continue reading “Grange calls for more funding for rural accessibility infrastructure on ADA’s 30th anniversary”
National Grange leery of drug price controls
Washington, DC (July 24, 2020) – Today, the National Grange released the following statement expressing concern with the Trump Administration’s announced executive order on implementation of an International Pricing Index. National Grange President Betsy Huber said in the statement: “The National Grange, on behalf of rural communities across the United States, is urging the … Continue reading “National Grange leery of drug price controls”
National Grange Submits Policy Statement to Republican Platform Committee
The Republican National Convention is August 24-27, 2020. In preparation for the public policy platform to be considered there, the National Grange emphasized several of its top priorities for rural America in a letter to members of the Republican Platform Committee. Read the full letter.
National Grange Urges Congress to Fund the Broadband DATA Act and Close the Digital Divide
We applaud the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for discussing the importance of the Broadband DATA Act for mapping communities in America that lack access to high speed broadband. Rural America suffers especially from a lack of access to broadband. Having reliable broadband maps are imperative to understanding where more funds can help support bringing … Continue reading “National Grange Urges Congress to Fund the Broadband DATA Act and Close the Digital Divide”
FCC’s unanimous vote to launch 988 lauded by National Grange
WASHINGTON, DC (July 16, 2020) – National Grange President Betsy E. Huber released a statement on today’s unanimous vote by FCC Commissioners to establish the 3-digit suicide prevention number. Today the commissioners of the FCC unanimously voted to save lives by establishing a national 988 hotline that will redirect people looking to harm themselves … Continue reading “FCC’s unanimous vote to launch 988 lauded by National Grange”
Grange Supports Cancer Treatment Rule
The National Grange submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in support of a proposed rule that will improve rural patient access to and payments for new innovative cancer treatments. Read the full letter.
National Grange Submits Policy Statement to Democratic Platform Committee
The Democratic National Convention is July 13-16, 2020. In preparation for the public policy platform to be considered there, the National Grange emphasized several of its top priorities for rural America in a letter to members of the Democratic Platform Committee. Click here to view full letter.
National Grange Calls CDC Attention to Rural Chronic Pain
The National Grange filed comments responding to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) docket on “Management of Acute and CHRONIC Pain”, pointing out the high percentage of rural adults who experience serious chronic pain and the need for new therapies, new medicines, access to telemedicine and other innovations. Read the full letter.
Grange sends letter urging relief for agriculture organizations
The National Grange Urges the Senate to extend the Paycheck Protection Program to Agricultural Organizations in their CARES 2 relief package . National Grange President Betsy Huber points out that strong agricultural organizations are needed to support farmers and ranchers with their economic and emotional recovery efforts. Read the full letter.
