The legislative program of the Connecticut State Grange is to support the interests of rural and suburban Connecticut at the local and state levels of government. The Grange's legislative posture is based on 125 years of continuous concern for the problems of rural and suburban communities in a rapidly changing economic and social environment.
The Grange is very protective of its non-partisanship in the public forum. Thus, this positive force is used by the Grange in its approach to legislative matters and in the discussions of Grange legislative positions. Grange policies draw upon an historic strength which, in changing times, has emerged to address the needs of the traditional family unit.
The State Grange Legislative Committee works to carry forward the resolutions passed by the delegate body at the State Grange Session each year that involve legislative issues. The committee frequently revises the Connecticut State Grange Legislative Handbook to include the Grange's position on new issues as determined by the delegate body. The Legislative Handbook is distributed to every member of the Connecticut General Assembly as well as all Pomona, Subordinate, and Junior Granges in Connecticut.
Committee members are available to speak on legislative issues at Grange meetings throughout the state, and to assist individual patrons in writing resolutions. To arrange a speaker, contact any member of the Legislative Committee. |
