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March 25, 2019

During the past two sessions of Congress, Democrat Bobby Rush and Republican Richard Hudson introduced legislation together to improve workforce-training programs.

But this year, Rush altered the language of the bill and stripped out a key element: Hudson.


“He reintroduced it, and he’s added all this money to it and didn’t consult me,” the North Carolina Republican said.

March 23, 2019

Fort Bragg and congressional leaders say they are working to address issues with military housing

Pennalla Evans was at Fort Bragg for three days when she first called to report a problem in her military housing in May 2015.

Her air conditioner had stopped working in the humid spring heat.

March 18, 2019

SPRING LAKE — Mildred Pate said her late husband, Howard B. Pate Jr., would be honored to have the town post office named for him.
“He would probably think it’s not necessary,” she said, “but he would think it was wonderful, really.”

Issues:Veterans
March 18, 2019

PINEHURST – On Saturday, March 16, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) hosted a Service Academy Nomination Ceremony in Pinehurst at Sandhills Community College to congratulate students for being nominated to a U.S. Service Academy.

Issues:Education
March 13, 2019

CONCORD — U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, who presents the 8th District, is accepting artwork from area high school students for the 2019 Congressional Art Competition.

The contest is being held in remembrance of legendary NASCAR artist Sam Bass, Hudson’s constituent and friend who passed away in February.

Issues:Education
March 13, 2019

Food and Drug Administration(link is external) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb released draft guidance Wednesday to crack down on fruity e-cigarette flavors blamed for a vaping epidemic among teenagers.

March 12, 2019

Black entrepreneurs have long turned to franchising(link is external) as a way to launch businesses, build assets, and create jobs where they operate.

March 11, 2019

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson has announced that entries are now being accepted from all interested 8th Congressional District high school students for the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. This year’s competition is being held in remembrance of legendary NASCAR artist Sam Bass, a constituent and friend of Hudson who recently passed away.

Issues:Education
March 11, 2019

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United States Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) is the new co-chair of the Congressional Direct Selling Caucus in the 116th Congress. The caucus was established in 2015, as a bipartisan forum to build greater awareness about direct selling and policy issues relevant to the business. Representative Hudson will replace outgoing co-chair, U.S.

March 4, 2019

After spending time with Pinehurst resident Rich Stayskal and his wife Megan, I left their home with several impressions.

First, I was humbled from witnessing the courage of this young couple and grateful for the opportunity to tell their story. Moreover, both Rich and his wife made it very clear how much Rich loves the military and his country.