The House of Representatives has now passed six appropriations bills, including Defense, Energy and Water, Homeland Security, Legislative Branch, Military Construction/VA, and State and Foreign Operations.

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The Senate this week passed an appropriations “minibus,” or group of bills, to fund FY2024 Agriculture, Military Construction/Veterans’ Affairs, and Transportation/HUD.

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House Appropriations Chair Kay Granger (R-TX) this week announced she will not seek reelection in 2024.

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Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) and Rep. Jerry Carl (R-AL) will face each other in the election for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District next year.

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Case Farms’ processing facility in Morganton, NC recently reached three million man hours without an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable lost-time accident (LTA).

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House elects new speaker

On October 27, 2023, in Congressional News, by David Elrod

The House of Representatives this week elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as the 56th Speaker of the House.

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House finishes another week without a Speaker

On October 20, 2023, in Congressional News, by David Elrod

The House adjourned Friday after nearly three weeks without a Speaker. Rep. Kevin McCarthy was vacated as Speaker on October 3.

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Louisiana elects Republican governor

On October 20, 2023, in Elections, by David Elrod

Republican Jeff Landry this week won the election to become Louisiana’s next governor, beating a crowded field of candidates from both parties.

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