Category: National Grange News
The National Grange issued a statement on Tuesday, June 4, supporting the reauthorization of STELAR Act by Congress.
“STELAR is vital to preserving rural communities’ access to information. Congress should reauthorize it without delay. Rural areas depend on these STELAR provisions to receive major broadcast network programming that all other Americans enjoy and often take for granted. “Satellite is the only viable technology solution that allows rural communities consistent access to programming … Continue reading “The National Grange issued a statement on Tuesday, June 4, supporting the reauthorization of STELAR Act by Congress.”
FCC Affirms Commitment to Rural Communities With Enhanced 5G Plan
“The National Grange is proud to support the efforts announced today by The White House and FCC to help underserved and rural communities benefit from improved connectivity. Under the leadership of Chairman Ajit Pai, communities that were once left behind are now poised to experience more of the benefits of our thriving digital economy. … Continue reading “FCC Affirms Commitment to Rural Communities With Enhanced 5G Plan”
Application period opens for 2019 Communication Fellows Program
Any Grange member interested in participating in a rigorous, hands-on training program in communications, with additional resources for membership, programming and engagement, is invited to apply for the 2019 Communication Fellows program. The program, is made possible thanks to generous funders, but there are a limited number of spots available. Fellows receiving the bulk … Continue reading “Application period opens for 2019 Communication Fellows Program”
Grange, others urge full funding of stress assistance programs for farmers
On March 25, the National Grange and nearly 50 other ag groups sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee urging the full funding of the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. As part of the letter, the groups noted that, “…farming is a high stress occupation. Financial risks, volatile markets, unpredictable weather, and heavy … Continue reading “Grange, others urge full funding of stress assistance programs for farmers”
The National Grange Applauds AT&T and Comcast on the Nation’s First Anti-Robocalling Milestone
On behalf of the 150,000 members of The National Grange, we applaud Comcast and AT&T for their joint efforts in working to address the issue of fraudulent robocalls. On Wednesday, the companies announced they have completed a successful cross-network test of a new system to authenticate caller ID numbers. The test used the new “SHAKEN” … Continue reading “The National Grange Applauds AT&T and Comcast on the Nation’s First Anti-Robocalling Milestone”
National Grange Statement On FCC’s TVWS Vote
National Grange President Betsy Huber issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) finalized the Unlicensed Reconsideration and Database Accuracy proceedings, both of which help remove regulatory uncertainty in the TV white spaces technology market: “There are few challenges facing rural America as great as the rural broadband gap, and we applaud … Continue reading “National Grange Statement On FCC’s TVWS Vote”
Ag Day offers Grange Youth opportunity to put face on rural
On Thursday, March 14, the National Grange celebrated National Ag Day, taking part in several events throughout Washington, D.C. and taking the message of agriculture’s important role in our national economy to the Hill. National Youth Team members – Young Patrons Brittney Oliver, Washington; Katie Fallon, New York; and Youth Ambassadors, Rylee Furr and … Continue reading “Ag Day offers Grange Youth opportunity to put face on rural”
Grange Op-Ed: Everyone Has a Stake in Privacy Legislation
National Grange President Betsy Huber’s op-ed ran this morning urging prompt passage of a uniform privacy standard for all companies across the digital ecosystem “Though well-intentioned, the idea of a patchwork quilt of state privacy laws that would stop at each state’s border is deeply concerning. Multiple layers of privacy rules could result in … Continue reading “Grange Op-Ed: Everyone Has a Stake in Privacy Legislation”
National Grange urges Senate and House leaders to pass bipartisan legislation to strengthen our rural infrastructure
America’s rural and small town infrastructure needs must be met for these areas to remain prosperous, vibrant and to attract future generations. Access to high speed broadband, safe water, dependable transportation, reliable health care and more are critical. The National Grange joined more than 240 local, state and national groups urging Senate and House leaders … Continue reading “National Grange urges Senate and House leaders to pass bipartisan legislation to strengthen our rural infrastructure”
Grange lauds potential rule change for Rx rebates at point-of-sale
National Grange President Betsy Huber released the following statement today, Monday, February 3, regarding the Department of Health and Human Services announcement on potential changes to drug rebates: “The announcement by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding allowing patients to access prescription drug rebates at the point of sale is good news … Continue reading “Grange lauds potential rule change for Rx rebates at point-of-sale”
Grange pens letter to FCC in defense of Lifeline
The National Grange, the nation’s oldest rural advocacy organization, has filed many times at the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) to express support for the Lifeline program and its mission to make essential communications services affordable, especially for those living in rural communities. Today we are writing to support the filings in the above referenced docket … Continue reading “Grange pens letter to FCC in defense of Lifeline”
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”
Grange pens letter in support of continuing Comcast-NBCU merger conditions
On behalf of the 150,000 members of The National Grange, we believe it is in American consumers’ best interest for Comcast and NBC-Universal to permanently operate under its 2011 merger conditions. The U.S. Department of Justice should take immediate steps to make the expiring merger conditions permanent in order to protect rural consumers from … Continue reading “Grange pens letter in support of continuing Comcast-NBCU merger conditions”
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”
Delegates gather to hear external address given by National President, Betsy Huber
Delegates of the Grange gather to listen to the National President, Betsy Huber, as she gives her external address.
