A bipartisan group of members of Congress on Dec. 1 released the framework for a $908 billion COVID emergency relief package — and it addresses many...
SAF-Endorsed Small Biz Relief Gains Traction
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SAF Members Prep to Take Industry Messages to Washington
“Let’s Make Our Voices Heard Loud and Clear” is the floral industry’s call to action for the Society of American Florists’ 40th Annual Congressional...
Federal Government Seeks Grower Input on Hemp Production Program
The federal government is seeking input from growers on hemp production in the United States — and the Society of American Florists is encouraging...
Senate Committee Backs Funding for FNRI, Floriculture Crops Report
The powerful Senate Appropriations Committee has signaled its support for two core issues backed by the Society of American Florists: increased...
Legislative Wins Bolster Excitement for Congressional Action Days
Securing $1 million in new funding for the Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative (FNRI), reinstating the Floriculture Crops 2018 Summary...
SAFPAC Promotes The Floral Industry
The Society of American Florists Political Action Committee (SAFPAC) is the power behind the advocacy punch of SAF. SAFPAC not only helps elect...
Dozens Gather in Washington to Lobby for Key Industry Issues
When Karen Fountain, AAF, of Flowers ‘n’ Ferns stepped into the office of Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) on the morning of Tuesday, March 12, she was...
Bill to Raise Federal Minimum Wage Introduced
A bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024 was introduced in the House and Senate on January 16. H.R. 582 would gradually...
Congress Funds Another Floriculture Priority
The recent federal spending bill that Congress approved to fund the government included $500,000 for the publication of the Floriculture Crops...
Lobbying Expert to Share Tips at Congressional Action Days
Participants in the Society of American Florists’ 39th Annual Congressional Action Days, March 11-12, will head to their congressional appointments...
Political Journalist A.B. Stoddard to Speak at SAFPAC Dinner
Award-winning journalist A.B. Stoddard will headline the SAFPAC Reception and Dinner, Tuesday, March 12, offering her nonpartisan insight on the top...
First Timers Bring New Perspectives to Congressional Action Days
By attending CAD, you will see and hear vital information regarding the floral industry and so much more first hand. To receive first-hand...
The Legislative Year Ahead
Predicting legislative actions at the beginning of a new Congress is always a highly speculative effort but this year it’s even more...
SAF Keeps Strong Ties in New Congress
Embed from Getty Images The 116th Congress members-elect pose for a group photo on the East Front Plaza of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on...
Appropriations Top Lame Duck Session Agenda
With the midterm elections over, members of the House and Senate returned to Washington last week for a lame duck session with a full agenda of...