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Summer 2010 Legislative Update

The summer legislative season is heating up with efforts to address legislative priorities ahead of the August Recess and this fall’s mid-term campaign season. Corey Connors looks at the prospects for ANLA’s work to secure Federal funding in support of local tree planting, an effort that is gaining momentum with new sponsors in Congress. To learn more about this effort visit www.treesmeanjobs.com. Join Corey for an interview with Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper (PA): Truly one of our own, Rep. Dahlkemper shares how her experience owning a small, horticultural business shapes her legislative priorities and efforts on Capitol Hill.

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Episode 1

Craig Regelbrugge and Corey Connors, are ANLA's lobbying team representing ANLA's members and the nursery and landscape industry on Capitol Hill. This winter 2010 legislative and regulatory update was provided to a member's-only gathering during the MANTS tradeshow in Baltimore. Craig offers his first hand view of the atmosphere on Capitol Hill and in the White House, and how it impacts the prospects for immigration reform legislation. Corey shares his efforts to have green infrastructure legislation introduced to secure real dollars dedicated to trees and landscape plants and encouraging both homeowners and communities to invest in the landscape. Insider insight from the green industry's national government relations effort.

The video release of this update, made possible by the generous support of OHP, Inc., is an exclusive benefit of membership in ANLA.

Episode 2

The signing into law of health care reform legislation was a clear reminder that actions taken on Capitol Hill have a broad reach across our country. Join ANLA's executive vice-president , Bob Dolibois, for his perspective on the impact and future of health care reform. ANLA's government relations team, Craig Regelbrugge and Corey Connors, address a very real threat to your bark and much supply, look ahead to opportunities for immigration reform, and let you know what you can do to increase our government's support for new tree plantings.Insider insight from the green industry's national government relations effort.

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The summer legislative season is heating up with efforts to address legislative priorities ahead of the August Recess and this fall’s mid-term campaign season. Join Corey Connors for an update on ANLA's effort to secure government support for tree planting efforts, and meet Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper (PA), a true friend and champion with a strong personal connection to our industry's issues. Insider insight from the green industry's national government relations effort.

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	Trees Mean Jobs Update Corey Connors looks at the summer prospects for re-authorization of the Federal Tree Planting Program.	NOW PLAYING
	An Interview with Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper (PA) Rep. Dahlkemper shares how her experience owning a small, horticultural business shapes her legislative priorities and efforts on Capitol Hill.

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Corey C.

		Corey Connors Corey J. Connors is Director of Legislative Relations for the American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA). He is responsible for overseeing ANLA's legislative advocacy program including initiatives involving green infrastructure investments, the Farm Bill, environmental, tax and small business issues. He also manages the activities of the ANLA-Political Action Committee. Before joining the ANLA staff, Corey was Government Relations Manager for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. He has also served on the staffs of U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and City of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl (D-PA). cconnors@anla.org http://www.anla.org