How many people were old enough to vote in Randolph County during 2021?
Of the 21,984 citizens living in Randolph County in 2021, 78.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 17,264 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
Rogers, Smith Introduce Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA) have introduced the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act, which will serve as the base text for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Chairman Mike Rogers emphasized the importance of taking care of the nation's heroes, stating, "Servicemembers should never have to worry about making ends meet, putting food on the table, or affording housing. Improving the quality of life for our servicemembers and their families is my number one priority – we’re...
Concerns Raised Over Air Force and Space Force Budget Cuts and Risks
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, expressed concerns about the Department of the Air Force’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget request during a recent hearing. Rogers highlighted the challenges faced by the Air Force and Space Force due to budget cuts and the impact on national security.Rogers emphasized the implications of the budget cuts, stating, "And like we heard from the Army yesterday, it means the Air Force and Space Force are being forced to absorb a lot of risk in the near term to try to keep...
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ROGERS OPENING STATEMENT AT HEARING ON THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY’S FY25 BUDGET REQUEST
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered a compelling opening statement at a hearing on the Department of the Army’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget request. Rogers expressed gratitude to the witnesses present and emphasized the tightness of the FY25 defense budget, noting the challenges posed by limited funding.Rogers highlighted the impact of the budget on the Army, stating, "No service is hit harder than the Army." He raised concerns about cuts to operations and maintenance, research and development,...
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LUTTRELL OPENING STATEMENT AT HEARING ON SOFTWARE ACQUISITION AT DOD
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the integral role of software in Department of Defense systems and how to acquire and deploy it for rapid innovation. Rep. Luttrell’s remarks as prepared for delivery:"We are here today to discuss one of the most critical enablers within the U.S. arsenal, and that is software," emphasized U.S. Representative Morgan Luttrell, highlighting the importance of software in military operations in various domains."Like it or not, the software that the warfighter...
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Rep. Trent Kelly Raises Concerns Over Air Force Projection Forces Aviation Programs and Capabilities
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS), Chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, expressed his concerns during a hearing on Air Force projection forces aviation programs and capabilities related to the President’s FY25 budget request.Kelly highlighted the importance of projection forces in today's global landscape, stating, "More than ever projection forces play an important part in the growing threats around the world. I know saying that has become somewhat of a cliché, but I have never seen a threat as great as it is today. In the...
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Rep. Mike Rogers Highlights National Security Challenges in the Americas
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, recently addressed national security challenges in North and South America during a hearing. Rogers emphasized various concerns during his opening statement.Rogers began by stating, "Today we begin our fiscal year 2025 posture hearings with NORTHCOM and SOUTHCOM." He highlighted China's increasing influence in the region, specifically mentioning a new $3.6 billion mega port in Peru financed and operated by Chinese entities. Rogers expressed concerns about China's efforts to diminish...
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LAMBORN OPENING STATEMENT AT HEARING ON U.S. AND ADVERSARY HYPERSONIC CAPABILITIES
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, addressed a hearing on U.S. and adversary hypersonic capabilities. In his opening remarks, Lamborn welcomed the witnesses and expressed gratitude for their service. He emphasized the urgency of the hypersonic capabilities issue, noting the rapid developments by China and Russia in the field.Lamborn acknowledged the challenges faced by the joint Army Navy program and the Air Force in their hypersonic programs, urging the witnesses to share their plans to overcome...
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ROGERS: BIDEN DEFENSE BUDGET FAILS TO KEEP PACE WITH INFLATION & ADVERSARIES
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, expressed concerns about President Biden's budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). Rogers stated, "The President’s budget request complies with the mandated numbers of the FRA. Unfortunately, this defense topline number fails to keep pace with inflation and our adversaries."Rogers emphasized the importance of building the defense budget to deter threats facing the nation, stating, "I have been saying this for some time now – our defense budget should be built with the...
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WITTMAN OPENING STATEMENT AT HEARING ON ARMY AVIATION MODERNIZATION
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA) delivered opening remarks at a hearing on the U.S. Army’s modernization plans in aviation programs. Wittman emphasized the importance of maintaining situational awareness on the battlefield, stating, "the demand for maintaining consistent and clear situational awareness is insatiable on the modern battlefield." He highlighted the need for the Army to adapt to a battlefield filled with unmanned systems, stressing the necessity for modernization to meet future demands.Wittman expressed particular interest in the...
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Congress to Improve Military Housing Conditions, Promises Chairman Mike Rogers
Chairman Mike Rogers, along with Rep. Mike Waltz, Rep. Jim Banks, and Rep. Don Bacon, raised concerns about the deplorable conditions in military barracks. They highlighted issues such as sewage overflows, gas leaks, mold, brown tap water, extreme temperatures, and pest infestations that servicemembers have had to endure.In response to the distressing findings, Chairman Rogers and his colleagues from the House Armed Services Committee have taken action to address the substandard housing conditions faced by military personnel. They emphasized the urgency of improving the...
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Free Play at the Carver Community Center! on Mar. 6
Free Play at the Carver Community Center!
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Line Dancing at Carver Community Center on Mar. 6
Line Dancing at Carver Community Center
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