Category: National Grange News
Be careful when buying imported prescription drugs
The National Grange joined the Oklahoma State Grange and sixteen patient groups in a letter to the Oklahoma legislature cautioning them about imported drug legislation under consideration. CLICK HERE TO READ THE LETTER.
Grange hails white space proposal as necessary step forward to bridging digital divide
The National Grange applauded today’s announced proposal by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to use unlicensed white space to deliver broadband service to rural residents. The move is another in a growing list by the Chairman and FCC to bridge the digital divide and ensure all Americans have access to broadband. National Grange President Betsy … Continue reading “Grange hails white space proposal as necessary step forward to bridging digital divide”
Pricing drugs on international index may cause concern
Access to affordable health care is one of rural America’s most serious challenges. Limited resources and high patient loads overwork rural physicians. In rural areas, there are 13 practitioners per 10,000 people. Compare that to urban areas where the ratio is 31 practitioners per 10,000 people. Rural physicians provide a much wider scope of … Continue reading “Pricing drugs on international index may cause concern”
National Grange Statement on WOTUS Final Rule
On Thursday, Jan. 23, National Grange President Betsy Huber applauded the release of the final Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule by the EPA and Corps of Engineers. She released the following statement: “This new WOTUS rule replaces a rule that overreached the authority granted by Congress to regulate navigable versus not-so-navigable water … Continue reading “National Grange Statement on WOTUS Final Rule”
Grange calls FCC $20B announcement ‘incredible win for rural communities’
On Wednesday, Jan. 7, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund will move forward. The National Grange released a statement by President Betsy Huber following, that read: “The announcement today by the FCC that the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund will move forward, allocating more than $20 billion for broadband expansion across … Continue reading “Grange calls FCC $20B announcement ‘incredible win for rural communities’”
National Grange Applauds Senate Committee’s Bipartisan Vote in Favor of USMCA Trade Deal
Statement released on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 by National Grange President Betsy Huber: The National Grange applauds the Senate Finance Committee for its bipartisan vote in favor of passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. This move helps America’s farmers and ranchers, and the communities that depend on their prosperity. Trade is a vital element of the … Continue reading “National Grange Applauds Senate Committee’s Bipartisan Vote in Favor of USMCA Trade Deal”
Congressional Rural Caucus Surprise Medical Bills Alert
The National Grange has long opposed surprise medical bills that shock patients at bill-paying time and is supporting legislation moving through Congress to stop those surprises. However, it is unclear what effect the legislation will have on air ambulance service to rural areas where minutes to a trauma center determine life or death. The … Continue reading “Congressional Rural Caucus Surprise Medical Bills Alert”
Rural Champion lauded for $9B proposed investment in rural broadband
WASHINGTON D.C. – The announcement of a planned $9 billion investment in 5G expansion by the FCC on Tuesday is lauded as a huge step forward in rural equity in the social, education, health care, business and many other spheres said National Grange President Betsy Huber. The Grange, a nonpartisan nonprofit, known as the … Continue reading “Rural Champion lauded for $9B proposed investment in rural broadband”
Congress must keep rural America in mind when debating infrastructure
By Selena Shilad and Betsy Huber Originating Story: Washington Times ANALYSIS/OPINION: It is exciting and encouraging that in the coming months, Congress may take up the important priority of infrastructure. As part of this debate, there are many complex and evolving challenges related to our national aviation network and our transportation system as a … Continue reading “Congress must keep rural America in mind when debating infrastructure”
Grange: Latest version of STELAR is overreach, would harm consumers
The latest iteration in the STELAR reauthorization process, the Satellite Television Community Protection and Promotion Act of 2019 introduced by House Judiciary Chairman Nadler, is a blatant overreach by Congress and would cause an irrevocable imbalance in the video marketplace. Government should not be able to pick winners and losers in the marketplace. By passing … Continue reading “Grange: Latest version of STELAR is overreach, would harm consumers”
Day 6: Twenty-five performers delight crowd at Evening of Excellence
On Friday evening, 25 Grangers showed off their talents in the annual Evening of Excellence. Vocal, speech, sign-a-song, instrumental, and variety acts entertained a large crowd of Grange members for more than two hours. Two particularly moving speeches were presented by Colleen Foster and Elizabeth Lesley. Foster presented “You Don’t Know Me,” relating a … Continue reading “Day 6: Twenty-five performers delight crowd at Evening of Excellence”
Day 5: Two elected to National office for first time
Throughout the day on Thursday, elections were held for officers of the National Grange, who will lead the Order through 2021. Following implementation in Vermont in 2018, this is the second year of a rules change that allows for suggestions for office, which are aimed to expedite the election process. In the first ballot, … Continue reading “Day 5: Two elected to National office for first time”
Day 4: Thirteen members receive Quilts of Valor at moving ceremony
On Wednesday night, Chris Hamp, National Lecturer opened the evening’s presentation by asking all members of the military branches to stand when the theme song of their military branch was played. Quilts of Valor Executive Director Tammany McDaniel shared the history of the Quilts of Valor Foundation and the partnership that has been developed … Continue reading “Day 4: Thirteen members receive Quilts of Valor at moving ceremony”
Day 3: Officers and Delegates of the 153rd National Session
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Day 2: Newly elected Minnesota Master serving as honorary delegate
Among the new Delegates at the 153rd Annual Session of the National Grange is Ann Bercher, who was recently elected as President of the Minnesota State Grange. Bercher may be familiar to Session attendees, as she worked for 25 years at the Oliver Hudson Kelley Farm and the Minnesota Historical Society and was a … Continue reading “Day 2: Newly elected Minnesota Master serving as honorary delegate”
