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State Legislative Director:
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Noel Miller
Coventry Grange #75
150 Ripley Hill Road
Coventry, CT 06238
Phone: 860-742-8839
E-mail the Legislative Director
Committee:
Charles Dimmick
Cheshire #23
Susan Masino (Legislative Liaison)
Simsbury #197
Shahan Islam
Cannon #152
Stephanie Thompson
Greenfield Hill #133
Gordon Gibson (Emeritus)
Vernon #52
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Legislatively Speaking: Education …
JUNE 1, 2023 -- We trust that it will be a prominent part of your duty, both in and out of the Grange, to encourage the education of the children within your jurisdiction, and to plead that they be not employed in the arduous labors of the fields, before their minds have received that gentle care and training which enliven, explain, and dignify labor.”
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Legislatively Speaking: The Four Freedoms
MAY 1, 2023 -- In his Jan. 6, 1941 State of the Union address, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered the “Four Freedoms Speech.”
“In the future days, which we seek to make secure, we look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms. The first is freedom of speech and expression - everywhere in the world.
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The Legislative Program ... |
The legislative program of the Connecticut State Grange supports the interests of rural and suburban Connecticut at the local and state levels of government. The Grange's legislative posture is based on over 135 years of continuous concern for the problems of rural and suburban communities in a rapidly changing economic and social environment.
The Grange is very protective of its non-partisanship in the public forum. Thus, this positive force is used by the Grange in its approach to legislative matters and in its discussions of Grange legislative positions. Grange policies, which originate from its members as resolutions, have emerged to address the needs of the rural community and the traditional family unit.
Resolutions involving legislative issues, which are passed by the delegate body at the State Grange Session, are incorporated into the Connecticut State Grange Legislative Policy Guide. This is one of the important tools that are used to relay the Grange's position. The Legislative Guide is distributed to every member of the Connecticut General Assembly as well as all Pomona, Community, and Junior Granges in Connecticut. The Connecticut State Grange Legislative Committee also has an active voice at the Capitol during the Legislative session relaying the Grange’s position and testifying on active bills.
Grange members are encouraged to read the Legislative Policy Guide. The committee will communicate to the Granges on active issues throughout the year through the Granger, or one of the electronic methods of communications. Members are encouraged to take action and contact their local Representatives or Senators to relay the Grange positions on issues.
If any member would like assistance in contacting your Legislators or in writing resolutions contact any member of the Connecticut State Grange Legislative Committee. |
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Legislative Information ... |
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Download the CT State Grange Legislative Policy Handbook ...
Follow this link to download the CT State Grange Legislative Policy Handbook as a PDF FIle
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2022 Legislative Policy Handbook 2021 Legislative Policy Handbook
2019 Legislative Policy Handbook
2018 Legislative Policy Handbook
2017 Legislative Policy Handbook
2016 Legislative Policy Handbook
2014 Legislative Policy Handbook
2013 Legislative Policy Handbook
2012 Legislative Policy Handbook
2011 Legislative Policy Handbook
2010 Legislative Policy Handbook |
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Read the CT State Grange Legislative Testimonies ...
Download the CT State Grange Legislative Testimonies in PDF Format
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• CT State Grange Testimony - Raised Bill 102 - February 23, 2018
• CT State Grange Testimony - Joint Resolution 36 - February 14, 2016
• CT State Grange Testimony - Raised Bill 5383 - March 4, 2016
• CT State Grange Testimony - Joint Resolution 15 - February 19, 2016
• CT State Grange Testimony - Raised Bill 76 - February 19, 2016
• CT State Grange Testimony - Ag Dept Budget - February 10, 2016
• CT State Grange Testimony - Raised Bill 346 - February 13, 2015
• CT State Grange Testimony - Proposed Bill 518 - February 9, 2015
• CT State Grange Testimony - Raised Bill 5419 - March 7, 2014
• CT State Grange Testimony - Raised Bill 5288 - February 28, 2014
• CT State Grange Testimony - Raised Bill 70 - February 19, 2014
• CT State Grange Testimony - Raised Bill 6314 - February 15, 2013
• CT State Grange Testimony - HB5410 - March 16, 2012
• CT State Grange Testimony - Raised Bill 84 - February 22, 2012
• CT State Grange Testimony - Committee Bill 5363 - March 14, 2011
• CT State Grange Testimony - Raised Bills 5203, 6262, 6263 - March 7, 2011
• CT State Grange Written Testimony - Bill 830 - February 2011
• CT State Grange Testimony - Bill HB5202 - January 31, 2011
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National Grange Legislative Updates and Action Alerts ...
Download the National Grange Legislative Updates and Action Alerts in PDF Format
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• National Grange Legislative Policy Update - January 7, 2015 --
Covers legislative initiatives offered early in 2015
• National Grange Action Alert - June 17, 2011 --
Urges Support of H.R. 872 - Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 (FIFRA)
• National Grange Action Alert - February 16, 2011 --
Urges Opposition to the Garrett Amendment to H.R. 1 - Eliminating MAP Funding
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CT State Grange Legislative Committee on Twitter ...
Stay up to date with the CT State Grange Legislative Committee by following them on Twitter
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CT State Grange Legislative Committee on Facebook ...
Stay up to date with the Northeast Region Legislative and Agriculture Committees by "Liking" their page on Facebook
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Tools available for Download ...
Visit the Downloads page to find numerous brochures, posters,
forms, and more available for download for all aspects of the Grange in Connecticut.
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