opinion
HUDSON: Remembering George H.W. Bush
As a nation, we came together last week to say farewell to a beloved patriot and hero, President George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States. Renee and I join our great country […]
Richard Hudson
opinion
Russia must play be the rules
As your congressman, my responsibilities extend beyond our district and our borders. The United States and our allies face a growing list of threats from abroad — from Islamic extremism in the form of ISIS, […]
news
Mid-term election has Republicans and Democrats supporting opposing parties
ALBEMARLE — Stanly County early voters have seen poll workers from candidates and political parties handing out campaign material as they make a final push for their candidates. But some poll workers are handing out […]
opinion
HUDSON: Turning the corner on the opioid crisis
There’s nothing like a good “Aha!” moment. We all have them — whether you’re trying to remember the name of a song, solve a problem at work, or remember what was on that grocery list […]
opinion
HUDSON: Recovering after Hurricane Florence
While the strength of Hurricane Florence was formidable, it — like other natural disasters — eventually came to an end. After the skies cleared, the risk of extreme flooding subsided, and waters began to recede, […]
opinion
HUDSON: Leaders should focus on results, not rhetoric
If actions speak louder than words, then results are deafening. And we’ve seen incredible results thanks to hard-working Americans, our historic tax cuts and finally having pro-growth regulatory reform. The number of Americans filing for […]
opinion
HUDSON: Squeaky wheels getting some grease in the Uwharries
We’ve all heard the old proverb, “The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” In a lot of cases, this means the problem talked about most loudly or the issue causing the biggest headache usually gets fixed […]
opinion
HUDSON: Congress is keeping promises to the American people
As the saying goes, “A little progress each day adds up to big results.” Just as long-term pressure creates diamonds or water in a river eventually smooths stone, dedicated and persistent efforts often yield big […]
opinion
HUDSON: Congress must lead on veterans reforms
Caring for our veterans isn’t a partisan issue — it’s an American issue. It’s a priority for all of us. We owe it to the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our […]
opinion
HUDSON: Bipartisanship exists in Congress
There’s something going on in Congress that some people don’t want you to know about. You don’t see it on the news. You don’t read about it in the paper. You don’t hear it on […]