The Society of American Florists’ Congressional Action Days drew its largest crowd in more than a decade last year with 119 growers, wholesalers,...
Welcome New Week In Review Readers
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...
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...
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’...
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...
Floral Industry Sees Push for More Research Funding in ‘First 100 Days’
In the first 100 days of the Trump administration, floral industry members have successfully pushed members of Congress to support floriculture...
Future of Border Adjustment Tax Unclear
A tax issue that Society of American Florists members discussed with lawmakers and key staff during SAF’s Congressional Action Days (CAD) is getting...
Floral Industry Speaks, Congress Listens: FNRI Gains 15 Supporters
Less than a month after the Society of American Florists’ Annual Congressional Action Days (CAD), 15 congressional offices have submitted...
SAF Members Find ‘Responsive,’ ‘Interested’ Lawmakers and Staff in Washington
When 119 growers, wholesalers, retailers and suppliers gathered last week in Washington, D.C., for SAF’s 37th Annual Congressional Action Days...
Despite Snow Storm, Industry Members Head to D.C. to Make ‘Meaningful Change’
A major snowstorm didn’t stop dozens of retailers, wholesalers and growers from traveling to Washington, D.C., this week to share their story with...
CAD to Ask Congress to Support Three Key Floral Issues
Asking Congress to keep flowers affordable, protect floriculture’s workforce and invest in floral research is what 119 retailers, growers,...
Florists to Try Spying at Congressional Action Days
The Society of American Florists 37th Annual Congressional Action Days, March 13-14, in Washington, D.C., isn’t all work and no play. After...
Annual SAF Lobbying Event in D.C. Takes on Heightened Importance
With a new administration in the White House, a new Congress on Capitol Hill, and a number of floral industry-related issues in national headlines,...
Tax Reform Expert Added to Congressional Action Days Lineup
If “tax reform” is a phrase that makes you want to head for the hills, take heart: The Society of American Florists has found a pro who promises to...