Putin's Invasion of Ukraine is an Act of Evil

Last week Vladimir Putin showed us what true evil looks like when he ordered Russian military forces to invade Ukraine. Since that day the Ukrainian people have demonstrated their bravery and resilience in the battle for their homes and their country. Our nation must stand with the people of Ukraine and hold Putin accountable for his horrific and dangerous actions. Please join me in praying for the people of Ukraine as they continue to stand strong. Click here or on the image below to read my full statement on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine.

The Worst January at Our Southern Border in Over Twenty Years

Thanks to President Biden’s open border policies we have just seen the worst January at our southern border in over 20 years. This marks 11 straight months of apprehensions above 150,000 or more apprehensions and that doesn’t even include the half a million illegal immigrants that have escaped in to the U.S. without being apprehended. These shocking numbers are unacceptable, but sadly it is clear the Biden Administration doesn’t care about securing our border and keeping the American people safe.

The Energy Crisis Continues

The price of necessities such as the gas we need to drive our cars has done nothing but go up since Biden became President. As of today, the national average for a gallon of gas was $3.60. Americans are now paying an extra $12 for a tank of gas compared to a year ago. Even the price of the energy we use to heat our homes during the winter has skyrocketed. U.S. households will pay between $700 and $1700 more for heat this winter, depending upon where they live and what type of fuel they use. Despite the clear burden his bad polices are having on the American people, President Biden wants to push his anti-energy agenda even further. The American people should not have to shoulder the costs of President Biden's progressive agenda.

What I've Been Reading

Display of painting at U.S. Capitol caps a meaningful personal project for Visual Arts student

UNCSA

I am always impressed by the incredible talent of the Tenth District's student artists.  Newton-Conover High School's Hilleary Wray, last year's winner of the Tenth District Congressional Art Competition, is no exception. This is a great article on Hilleary and the story behind her piece “Innocence” which is currently on display in the U.S. Capitol.

New Scout district collects food for needy

Yadkin Ripple

Thank you to the Seven Rivers District Boy Scouts for their service to the Yadkin County community. This year’s Scouting for Food Campaign has a growing total of more than 10,000 pounds of food collected by local Packs and Troops benefitting outreach ministries throughout the region.

CVCC Fire Science program ranked top 10 in nation

Hickory Daily Record

The Tenth District is home to fantastic community colleges that provide students with valuable educational and training opportunities. It is great to see Catawba Valley Community College being recognized for one of these incredible programs. CVCC's Fire Science degree has been ranked among the nation’s best from two-year colleges.