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Legislative Action by Ravena Grange
Ravena Grange has taken action on two significant issues of the day: The Farmworkers Rights Bill before the State Legislature, and The closeure of State Parks to close the budget gap. Both resolutions were forwarded to the Albany County Pomona Grange for action, and were approved on March 18.
The resolutions can be viewed here: Farmworker State Parks.
Top State Grange Priorities for 2010
1. Supports governmental funding to dairy farmers, low interest loans, federal mild system and supply management program,
and milk price on Class 1 floor price of $18/cwt.
2. Supports amendments to Clean Water Act to limit powers of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Department of
Environmental Protection Agency and would preserve States' and individual rights.l
3. Supports funding for Recycling Agricultural Plastics Project (RAPP).
4. Urges health care reform that includes the shortage of medical personnel and affordable prescription medications.
5. Opposes mandates on public schools and local governments withougt adequate funding.
6. Supports alternatives to property tax for funding schools.
7. Seeks legislation to make food and drugs for humand consumption more safe.
8. Encourages research and development of alternative energency sources.
9. Seeks legislation for statewide efforts in developing and promoting recycling practices.
10. Dupports tax breaks for companies who keep jobs and physical plants in the U.S.
A Complete listing of NYS Grange Legislative Priorities and Policy Statements can be found here.
State Legislative Representatives for the Town of Coeymans are:
Hon. Neil D. Breslin Hon. Timothy P. Gordon
New York State Senate Member of Assembly
502 Capitol Bldg. 529 Legislative Office Bldg.
Albany, NY 12247 Ablany, NY 12248
ph: 518-455-2225 ph: 518-455-5777
email here . email here .
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National Alerts
Contact Your U.S. Representative and Ask Them to Oppose H.R. 5175, the Democracy
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Contact the Postal Regulatory Commission Opposing a Proposal to End Carrier Street Address Delivery, Collection at Blue Collection Boxes, and Incoming Mail Processing on Saturdays in the U.S. Details
Contact Your U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives and Ask Them to Support Rural Education Details
National Grange Legislative Director LeRoy Watson being interviewed on Broadband access in rural areas here .
2010 National Grange Blueprint for Rural America
Priority Issues of Concern to Rural Americans and our Nation’s Family Farmers, Ranchers, and Foresters in the Year 2010 Complete listing and details here
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