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Legislation and policies are constantly evolving in the government affairs space, which is why it is critical to stay informed and engaged. āBeing informed is really simple,ā says Andrew Bray, NALP senior vice president of government relations and membership. āSign up to get The Advocate. Read stories that go on The Edge that are related […]
Dan Papineau is the director of government affairs for TruGreen, where he monitors and responds to legislation and regulations in all 50 states. He started his career working for a member of the Michigan Senate and has also held lobbying positions at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. He has […]
Federal regulators from the EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Office of Pest Management Programs at the USDA all attended the National Association of Landscape Professionalsā annual Advocacy Field Trip on Sept. 9, 2025. This event serves as an opportunity to educate and expand regulatorsā perspectives on pesticides. […]
In response to drought conditions, many municipalities have rolled out water restrictions that result in tree deaths and increase the heat island effect as they label turfgrass and green spaces as part of the problem. Recognizing this challenge for the irrigation and landscape industry, the National Association of Landscape Professionals, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Hunter Industries, Rain […]
Nick Brummel, owner of Brummel Lawn & Landscape LLC, based in Blue Springs, Missouri, has been involved in advocacy for years after a local landscape company invited him to attend a fly-in they were doing with NALP. He says he went, enjoyed it and the rest has been history. Brummel has been so committed to […]
On Aug. 20, 2024, the National Association of Landscape Professionals hosted over 50 scientists from EPAās Office of Pesticide Programs and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at NALPās annual Advocacy Field Trip event. This year it was held at the Manassas branch office of Virginia Green Lawn Care and at the Northern Fauquier Community Park […]
This month, I am going to discuss a coin with two sides. I can hear you saying, āBob, coins always have two sides!ā Yeah, I know that. I think. Maybe. When I run into people that I havenāt seen in a while and they ask about how my job at NALP is going, some will […]
Chris Senske, acquisitions ambassador for Senske Services, based in Kennewick, Washington, got involved in advocacy early in his career as he grew up in a family that was pretty involved in the political process and he wanted to protect the family business from laws and regulations that could interfere with their success. āIf you donāt […]
On Sept. 7, 2023, the National Association of Landscape Professionals hosted staff members of the EPA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and USDA to show how lawn care companies safely and effectively apply products to stop invasive species and maintain the health of our green spaces. Bob Mann, senior director of regulatory and technical affairs […]
Joe Munie, president of Munie Greencare Professionals, based in Caseyville, Illinois, was presented the 2022 Advocacy Award during ELEVATE in Orlando, Florida. This award is presented to an individual who has dedicated their time and efforts to go above and beyond to help represent and defend the interests of our industry at the local, state […]
