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ROCKINGHAM — Congressman Richard Hudson met with members of the Richmond County Farm Bureau on Monday to discuss agriculture and the economy on Monday.
Farmers from around the county had a opportunity to discuss some of the challenges that they’re facing, as well as provide insight and guidance to a few young individuals who are looking to pursue a career in agriculture.
After everyone at the meeting introduced themselves, Hudson recalled a time as a freshman in Congress that a Democratic colleague said a farm bill didn’t effect their constituents.
ASHEBORO – Congressman Richard Hudson expressed his vision for expanding the influence of the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA during a visit last week.
Hudson saw glimpse of how the facility serves residents in the region.
“The Randolph-Asheboro YMCA is a vital part of our community, serving residents of all ages and backgrounds,” Hudson said. “I enjoyed seeing the facility firsthand and reading to students, as well as discussing ways to support the YMCA’s growth with local leaders and employees through grants and other initiatives.”
ROCKINGHAM — Farmers in Richmond County, and across the country, are not only having to deal with increasing production costs, but also increasing federal government regulations.
Rep. Richard Hudson lent his congressional ear to listen to several concerns during a meeting with constituents Monday morning at the Richmond County Farm Bureau office in Rockingham.
LAURINBURG — Congressman Richard Hudson took a tour of Scotland Memorial Hospital Wednesday to take a first-hand look at health care in the community.
Hudson who represents the 8th district, but is running to represent the 9th district, which includes Scotland County said he was impressed with the hospital during his tour.
Congressman Richard Hudson was in Sanford on Tuesday touring the Parkdale plant and seeing how products made here in North Carolina impact world markets.
Parkdale produces more than 1 billion pounds of yarn annually at 34 facilities across eight states and seven countries. The company sells U.S. Cotton products to 428 retailers worldwide and produces enough yard to make 1.56 billion T-shirts each year.
The Randolph-Asheboro YMCA hosted its Congressional Representative Richard Hudson, Tuesday morning, as part of a tour of the decades-old facility.
"I'm an old Y guy," Hudson said, adding that he grew up making use of YMCA facilities. "I believe in what you do."
The representative for North Carolina's 8th Congressional District, which includes Randolph County, Hudson's visit served two purposes for Hudson and the YMCA. For Hudson, this was part of his effort to get to know voters in his District.
GREENSBORO, Guilford County — Several Republican lawmakers have voiced concerns about a plan forwarded by the administration of President Joe Biden to open a care facility for unaccompanied child immigrants at the American Hebrew Academy in North Carolina.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WGHP) – What some are calling the country’s most significant legislation to attack the rapidly heating climate passed the U.S. House today and is headed for President Joe Biden’s ceremonial signature.
You will hear from Republicans – who uniformly in the Senate and House opposed the Inflation Reduction Act – that this bill is about raising taxes and hiring predatory IRS agents, but you can be sure its biggest focus is to provide programs to expand your opportunity to protect the planet.
North Carolina’s congressional delegation remained split Friday when the U.S. House voted to pass the final version of a major climate, tax and health care bill.
North Carolina’s eight Republicans, including the party’s nominee for Senate, Ted Budd, opposed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. But the state’s five Democrats helped push it through the House in a 220-207 vote. The bill now heads to President Joe Biden to sign into law, which is expected to happen quickly.
FAIRFAX, Va. — One of the top leaders in the largest county in Virginia wants assault weapons banned.
Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano said it appears there are more crimes involving high-powered guns.
A jury recently convicted a Springfield man of second-degree murder after he used an AR-15 in an ambush killing. In addition, Carlington Fitz Auther Campbell was armed with a pistol and 86 rounds of ammunition.
Descano stressed the recent ruling is a reminder that assault rifles are used beyond mass shootings.