For many of you, this marks the second time you received Week in Review, an e-newsletter focused on SAF’s daily efforts on Capitol Hill to educate...
Experts Weigh in on Tax Law Effects
In the wake of Congress’s substantial remodeling of the country’s tax code, the Society of American Florists brought in experts to help its members...
CBS News Chief White House Correspondent to Share Insider’s View at CAD
Viewers of CBS News broadcasts and "Face The Nation" will recognize the new speaker added to the lineup at the Society of American Florists’ 38th...
Upheaval In Congress
Below is an insightful article written by long-time Washington insider Rich Galen. The article was originally published in his bi-weekly newsletter...
Congress Struggles With Bill To Keep Government Running
Last year, Congress passed legislation to temporarily fund the government through January 19, 2018. As this article goes to press, the House...
Farm Bill Being Prepared
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway (R-TX) announced the farm bill is being prepared for consideration by the full House before the...
CAD to Kick Off with Insiders from Both Sides of the Aisle
Talking to lawmakers on Capitol Hill about the floral industry’s legislative priorities is the draw of the Society of American Florists’...
New Tax Withholding Tables Released
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) just released updated income tax withholding tables, reflecting changes made by the new tax reform law. This is...
Immigration Discussions Continue in Washington
Last year, Congress passed a short-term spending bill to keep the government running through January 19. Without the approval of new legislation to...
Feds Clamp Down On Marijuana
Reversing an Obama administration policy, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued January 4 a memorandum to all U.S. Attorneys directing them to...
New Year’s Deadline Brings End to Duty-Free Status of Flowers from Ecuador
Flowers entering the United States from Ecuador are now subject to import tariffs after a U.S. trade program granting duty-free status to Ecuadorian...
Free WebBlast for Members: Understanding the New Tax Bill — How Will It Impact Small Business?
In the final days of 2017, Congress approved a landmark bill to overhaul the country's tax code. "The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (H.R. 1) represents the...
Legislative Victories Tied Directly to CAD Advocacy
Every voice counts when it comes to persuading legislators to consider the industry’s concerns. That’s why the Society of American Florists invites...
SAF Member Talks Regulations, Research Funding with Influential D.C. Decision-Makers
“Groups working together can make a difference.” That was a major takeaway for Jamie Kitz, key account manager with Sakata Ornamentals in Salinas,...
Consumers, Business Owners React to Tax Code Overhaul
In the final days of 2017, Congress approved a landmark bill to overhaul the country’s tax code. “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (H.R. 1), a comprise...