Another year, another standstill in Washington, D.C.? Not by a long shot. It may seem like nothing ever gets done in Washington. In their own lives,...
N.J. Shop Hosts New Congressman, Generates Support for STARS
Just before Thanksgiving, one mid-Atlantic flower shop made sure a freshman U.S. congressman had a beautiful floral centerpiece for his holiday...
Court Rules Against President Obama’s 2014 Immigration Actions
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Obama Administration on Nov. 9, preventing the administration from implementing its sweeping...
Michigan Florist Becomes Face of New Retirement Program
A longtime retail flower shop is at the forefront of a new effort to encourage more Americans to save for retirement. Thanks to a connection forged...
Be Careful How You Classify Workers
What exactly is an independent contractor? The government's new interpretation has several ramifications for floral business owners. The U.S....
Industry Companies Team Up to Honor Veterans on Memorial Day
Over the holiday weekend, floral industry companies came together with the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation to honor service members at more than 200...
Federal Rule Could Complicate Growers’ Efforts to Safeguard Water
A new federal rule meant to protect the country’s clean water supply could actually make it harder for floral industry greenhouse and nursery...
Appeals Court Rejects Obama Immigration Policy
On Tuesday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling blocking the Obama Administration from implementing its new immigration...
What Determines If SAFPAC Donates?
The three criteria for judging on whether a candidate qualifies for SAFPAC funds remain as previously stated: issues, outreach and electability....