Below is an insightful article written by long-time Washington insider Rich Galen. The article was originally published in his bi-weekly newsletter Mullings (to which anyone can subscribe f... Read more
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’ Congressional Action Days, and hearing political comm... Read more
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 you to lobby with us, sharing your busines... Read more
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 research funding and helped educate lawmakers... Read more
A tax issue that Society of American Florists members discussed with lawmakers and key staff during SAF’s Congressional Action Days (CAD) is getting more attention on Capitol Hill — but its... Read more
Less than a month after the Society of American Florists’ Annual Congressional Action Days (CAD), 15 congressional offices have submitted appropriations requests to increase funding for the... Read more
When 119 growers, wholesalers, retailers and suppliers gathered last week in Washington, D.C., for SAF’s 37th Annual Congressional Action Days (CAD), they received some straightforward advic... Read more
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 lawmakers and advocate for industry issues... Read more