05/03/2025
Sharing the latest Legislative email and call to action:
Legislative Update
Amanda Ahrens, Legislative Chair
May 3, 2025
Hello NASCOE Members,
I first off want to congratulate both David Wayne, Kentucky, and Marcinda Kester, Florida, for being named SED for their states. They will both do great things for their state. NASCOE builds leaders and itβs great to have State Directors hired from within the agency with strong NASCOE ties. If you have not seen the press release for the announcement of FSA State Directors please find it here: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/05/02/secretary-rollins-announces-new-state-directors-farm-service-agency-and-rural-development
Thank you, David Wayne, for all your work being our NASCOE Legislative Co Chair. Best of luck in your new role as Kentucky State Executive Director.
Many of our members have expressed concerns regarding possible changes to our benefits. NASCOE has created a "Call to Action" for members to reach out to their Congressional members urging them to protect our Federal Benefits. What an impact we can make if each person sends this letter. **Please make sure you do not do this on government time or equipment.**
Below you will find how to get ahold of your House of Representative and Senators.
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm?OrderBy=state&Sort=ASC
Simply click contact under the Senators photo and hometown info.
Feel free to click the following link and use as a wording template to send an email or reach out: https://nascoe.org/sites/default/files/content-files/Legislative/Legislative%20Template%20for%20Benefits%20May%203%2C%202025.docx
NASCOE Legislative Co-Chairperson
Amanda Ahrens, Kansas
Cell: (785) 672-0154
**DO NOT USE GOVERNMENT COMPUTERS OR TIME TO SUBMIT THIS**