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The recent unexpected death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia may complicate legal strategies related to opposing the implementation of the āWaters of the United Statesā provisions (WOTUS). As previously reported, the controversial WOTUS measure is on hold pending resolution of several court challenges. Scalia was expected to be a key vote in striking the […]
A divided Sonoma, California, City Council voted 3ā2 on February 17 to direct city staff to create an ordinance that will ban gas-powered leaf blowers within the city limits. The city also debated whether to completely prohibit any type of leaf blower use, but in the end reached a compromise that will allow use of […]
In late October, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) was sworn in as Speaker of the House, taking the place of John Boehner (R-OH) who not only gave up his role as Speaker but also resigned his House seat. Before leaving, Boehner helped his successor by crafting a budget deal with the House and Senate Leadership and […]
As a steward of the environment we know that you, like other National Association of Landscape Professional members, have a vested interest in protecting pollinators which are essential to our nationās food supply. Accordingly, in recognition of National Honey Bee Day on August 22, we encourage you to bring attention to the important role bees […]
It was wonderful to see such a strong showing of landscape professionals on Capitol Hill last week.Ā Members of the National Association of Landscape Professionals are well aware of the benefits the landscape industry brings to our environment and our communities: clean air, safer communities, beautiful neighborhoods, and jobs. “Ours is a $175 billion industry […]
Watching the news, it is easy to get cynical about politics.Ā It isĀ easy to think that politicians are embroiled in political grandstanding and that as a voter your voice does not really matter.Ā But you can make a difference by engaging with your elected officials. H-2B activism made a difference When the Department of Homeland […]
During the next month or so, we can expect an increased level of discussion about pollinators.Ā Rep. Rodney Davis (R-NY) succinctly summarized the debate around pollinator health during yesterdayās hearing of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.Ā Subcommittee Chairman Davis said that the parasitic Varroa mite is one of many factors that […]
Sometimes advocacy efforts are about debating big policy. Sometimes meetings with our elected officials and their staff are about building recognition of our industry and the many environmental, economic, and health benefits we provide society. Sometimes however, these meetings are more serious, more real.Ā April 15ās #SaveH2B fly-in was very much the latter. Itās April, […]
PLANET (soon to be the National Association of Landscape Professionals), is a member of the Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC), and supports the cause to create a guest worker program to strengthen not only our industry, but also the economy. Recently, the EWIC released a statement on immigration reform and a guest worker program. For […]
In response to last weekās respective decisions by the U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL) and Homeland Security (DHS), the landscape sector represented by the undersigned organizations is calling for the immediate resumption of H-2B visa application processing. Many small businesses in the landscape sector, including dealers, distributors, and contractors, rely on the program as a […]
