By National Grange President Edward L. Luttrell It is interesting to read about the wide range of commencement speakers at graduation ceremonies around the country. Some offer useful information, others have a political message, and a few seem to just like to hear themselves talk. While I doubt that I’ll ever be asked to speak to a graduating class, there is no doubt about what I’d share … [Read More...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Late last week, the Department of Labor announced it would no longer pursue the stringent proposed regulations prohibiting numerous youth labor activities on farms. The National Grange has been very vocal in its objections to the proposed rule, saying such regulations would have eliminated countless opportunities for youth to continue their work on family farms, operate … [Read More...]
National Grange President, Ed Luttrell, acknowledges the importance of Mother's Day and how it re-emphasizes family within the Grange. Ed also brings attention to the "Member Only" section as well as individual Grange websites now available on the National Grange website. … [Read More...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, the National Grange commended the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee for approving H.R. 452, the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act, which acts to repeal IPAB, the Independent Payment Advisory Board created by President Obama’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The Subcommittee approved the legislation, sending it to the full Energy and … [Read More...]
John Walker Scott, 94, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., passed away Friday, Feb. 10, in the Harrisburg Hospital in the presence of his family. John was born in Robinson Township, Allegheny County on Dec. 8, 1917, the son of Frank Walker Scott and Nellie DeVassie Scott. He was married to Dorothy Irene McCandless Scott from 1939 until her death in 1994, and to Helen Paden Scott from 2001 until her death in … [Read More...]
Grange ResolutionsNational Grange Leadership/Membership Director Michael Martin gives Grangers his five resolutions for the organization and members for 2012. Launch Podcast
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