Category: National Grange News
Well Done Good and Faithful Servant
It is with enormous sadness that we announce that Ed Komski, Master of the California State Grange, passed away Monday, November 12th from a heart attack. Brother Ed and Sister Cynthia were in Vermont for the National Grange Convention. Please say prayers for comfort for Cynthia and daughter, Aspen. As for the business of the State … Continue reading “Well Done Good and Faithful Servant”
Grange: Proposed Part D changes could add middlemen, barriers
The National Grange has released the following statement regarding the Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement on potential changes to the Medicare Part B program: “Americans living in rural areas often face obstacles when seeking the proper medical treatments they need. The announcement by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding Medicare … Continue reading “Grange: Proposed Part D changes could add middlemen, barriers”
Grange encourages participation in drug take back efforts
National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 27, and the Grange encourages everyone to take part in the event. “It’s simple. By checking for unused or unnecessary prescriptions and taking them to a local Take Back site this weekend, you can help reduce the likelihood that medicines end up in the wrong hands,” … Continue reading “Grange encourages participation in drug take back efforts”
Opinion Editorial: Why Rural Broadband and Online Privacy Go ‘Hand in Hand’
People around D.C. and beyond are reading an op-ed by National Grange President Betsy Huber this morning on the topic of broadband equity for rural Americans. “If you spend time in rural areas and farming communities, you learn quickly that few issues generate greater discontent among residents than the belief that their towns don’t … Continue reading “Opinion Editorial: Why Rural Broadband and Online Privacy Go ‘Hand in Hand’”
Grange issues letter urging permanent conditions for Comcast/NBCU 2011 merger
On behalf of the 160,000 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 issues letter urging permanent conditions for Comcast/NBCU 2011 merger”
Huber: Wireless infrastructure policy must be modernized
The Federal Communications Commission will vote today, Sept. 26, on a proposal seeking to further streamline wireless infrastructure policy. The move is a highly anticipated and welcomed one that will help usher in a new wave of innovation on next-generation networks that reaches into rural communities. Read more in the op-ed by National Grange President Betsy … Continue reading “Huber: Wireless infrastructure policy must be modernized”
Grange to FCC: T-Mobile, Sprint merger promises to rural providers, customers imperative
While the National Grange has not taken a position on the proposed merger of cellular companies T-Mobile and Sprint, in a letter addressed to Marlene Dortch, Secretary of the FCC, the nation’s oldest rural advocacy organization pointed out the many promises made by those in support of the merger to help expand broadband technology into new rural communities. “Despite … Continue reading “Grange to FCC: T-Mobile, Sprint merger promises to rural providers, customers imperative”
Grange urges inclusion of TV White Space in Broadband e-Connectivity Pilot
On September 10, 2018, the National Grange wrote a letter to the Honorable Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture, commenting on the USDA’s e-Connectivity Pilot Program and the most efficient use of these funds to bring broadband to underserved communities. Click here to read the letter.
Grange issues statement urging Congress to take Action on looming Part D Cliff
The National Grange is greatly concerned with the so-called “Medicare Part D Cliff” that would greatly increase beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket costs in 2020 without a legislative fix. On Monday, September 10, National Grange President Betsy Huber issued the following statement regarding the urgent need for Congress to prevent huge increase in Medicare Part D prescription … Continue reading “Grange issues statement urging Congress to take Action on looming Part D Cliff”
Grange Strongly Supports FCC 5G Order to Improve Small Cell Approval Process
Washington, D.C. – [September 4, 2018] – Betsy Huber, President of the National Grange, made the following statement in response to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr’s September 4 announcement regarding the FCC’s next 5G order on the small-cell approval process: “Commissioner Carr’s announcement of the FCC’s latest 5G order in Indianapolis today—to … Continue reading “Grange Strongly Supports FCC 5G Order to Improve Small Cell Approval Process”
Grange letter to FCC: Connected Care Pilot provider limitations concerning
On August 30, 2018, the National Grange wrote a letter to Commissioner Brendan Carr of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to express concerns regarding a proposal contained in the NOI that would limit the Pilot Program’s participation to facilities-based Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETCs). Click here to read the letter.
Support for Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR)
August 28, 2018-via Email The Hon. Pat Roberts Chairman, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry Washington, DC 20510 The Hon. Mike Conaway Chairman, U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Washington, DC 20515 The Hon. Debbie Stabenow Ranking Member, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry Washington, DC 20510 The Hon. Collin Peterson Ranking … Continue reading “Support for Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR)”
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”
Grange: FCC telehealth vote ‘a welcome and important step forward’ for rural communities
On Thursday, August 2, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established a Notice of Inquiry proceeding for a “Connected Care Pilot Program.” The Commission’s goal with this vote is to promote telehealth access for low-income consumers and veterans, particularly those who live in rural areas. In response, Betsy Huber, President of the National Grange, issued … Continue reading “Grange: FCC telehealth vote ‘a welcome and important step forward’ for rural communities”
Grange notes concern over proposed drug importation working group
The National Grange issued the following statement in response to the planned formation of a HHS working group to examine prescription drug importation: “Rural America understands all too well the problems that arise when unregulated prescription drugs are allowed into our country. The stated inability of officials to verify the efficacy and safety of … Continue reading “Grange notes concern over proposed drug importation working group”
