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May 16, 2014

CONCORD, N.C. – Artwork by Cabarrus County students will be brightening up buildings in Washington, D.C. soon.

Mount Pleasant High School junior Jazmin Williams won first place in the 2014 Congressional Art Competition and was recognized along with other winners at a reception hosted by U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson at the Sam Bass Gallery in Concord on Tuesday.

Concord High School senior Shelby Stocton’s piece came in second place. In third place was Destiny Jacobs from Fairmont High School.

May 15, 2014
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) hosted a Summit on Human Trafficking at the Harris Alumni Center at UNC Charlotte. This summit focused on ways to reduce human trafficking in our local communities while providing necessary assistance to victims. The summit featured a panel of local activists, including a law enforcement officer, nonprofit groups, a UNC Charlotte professor and a survivor of human trafficking.
May 14, 2014

DENTON | A South Davidson High School senior was surprised Wednesday morning when a special visitor congratulated him on his personal and community work.

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8th, presented Brandon Paul with the Congressional Award Silver and Bronze medals during class. The awards give young people the opportunity to set personal goals and achieve them through four components — public service, personal development, physical fitness and exploration.

May 9, 2014
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after voting in favor of The Success and Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Act (H.R. 10).
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May 7, 2014
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after supporting a resolution to hold Lois Lerner, Former Director of the Exempt Organizations group at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in contempt of Congress for her role in the IRS targeting of conservative groups and her refusal to comply with a subpoena issued by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
May 2, 2014
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement applauding the decision to form a Select Committee.
April 30, 2014
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Chairman of the Transportation Security Subcommittee, released the following statement in response to a report released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) today recommending that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) not purchase next generation AIT machines (AIT-2) until it develops a realistic performance schedule and conducts better testing and data analysis, among other recommendations.
April 28, 2014
Last week, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) traveled the district visiting local tourist attractions to meet with stakeholders and discuss the important role that tourism plays in creating jobs and supporting the local economy.
April 27, 2014

HAMLET — Richmond County business owners and elected officials came together on Wednesday to discuss issues that may affect the future business and taxes in the county.

North Carolina Rep. Ken Goodman, Rep. Garland Pierce, Sen. Gene McLaurin and Congressman Richard Hudson came together at Cole Auditorium in Hamlet to answer questions from residents concerning the county. One of those topics concerned energy sources in the state.

April 24, 2014

CONCORD, N.C. — New lanes on Interstate 85 have made it easier to get to exit 49, the main access point for Concord Mills and the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

But once you get off the exit and onto Concord Mills Boulevard, traffic is a different story.

Exit 49 is the busiest in the state, averaging more than 40,000 cars a day.

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson said businesses along the stretch generate nearly $1 billion to the state's economy and he doesn't want that to be stifled.