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Limestone County: Income Maintenance made up 1.6% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Limestone County, providing an average of $861 per capita to residents.

By Huntsville Leader | Mar 22, 2025

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Limestone County residents received $9,620 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 64th in Alabama

In 2022, residents of Limestone County received an average of $9,620 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth lowest in Alabama.

By Huntsville Leader | Mar 17, 2025

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Madison County ranks 63rd highest in Alabama for per capita government transfer income at $9,979 in 2022

By Huntsville Leader | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Madison County received an average of $9,979 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth lowest in Alabama.

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Madison County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.5% of income in 2022

By Huntsville Leader | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Madison County, providing an average of $938 per capita to residents.

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Strong reintroduces bill restricting foreign ownership of US farmland

By Huntsville Leader | Feb 18, 2025

Representative Dale W. Strong has reintroduced the Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act, aiming to prevent individuals linked to governments of China and other foreign adversaries from purchasing or leasing U.S....

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Congressman introduces bill against federal funding for NPR

By Huntsville Leader | Feb 7, 2025

Today, Congressman Dale W. Strong introduced the No More Funding for NPR Act of 2025.

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Congressman Dale Strong announces staff changes with new chief of staff

By Huntsville Leader | Feb 6, 2025

Congressman Dale Strong has announced a key change in his team, promoting Ella Sullins to the position of Chief of Staff.

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Strong introduces act enhancing research security at DHS

By Huntsville Leader | Jan 31, 2025

Representative Dale W. Strong, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, has introduced a new piece of legislation titled the "Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act."

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Rep Dale W. Strong introduces bills targeting national security challenges

By Huntsville Leader | Jan 23, 2025

Representative Dale W. Strong of Alabama has reintroduced several legislative measures aimed at enhancing national security and addressing foreign interference in the United States.

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Dale Strong supports Trump's second-term inauguration with optimistic statement

By Huntsville Leader | Jan 20, 2025

Today, Representative Dale W. Strong attended the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as he was sworn in for a second term as President.

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CyberCorps Enhancement Act seeks to extend scholarship program for future cybersecurity professionals

By Huntsville Leader | Jan 17, 2025

Congressmen Dale Strong and Gerry Connolly have reintroduced the CyberCorps Enhancement Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at extending the participation period of the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) Program from three to five years.

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Dale W. Strong named chair of key subcommittee in 119th Congress

By Huntsville Leader | Jan 16, 2025

Today, the Committee on Homeland Security announced that Representative Dale W. Strong will chair the Homeland Security Emergency Management and Technology (EMT) Subcommittee for the 119th Congress.

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Dale W. Strong takes key roles in House Appropriations Subcommittees

By Huntsville Leader | Jan 15, 2025

Today, Representative Dale W. Strong was appointed to serve on three key subcommittees of the House Appropriations Committee during the 119th Congress.

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Army Aviation Caucus relaunched with bipartisan leadership

By Huntsville Leader | Jan 15, 2025

Representative Dale W. Strong (R-AL) and House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) have announced the relaunch of the Army Aviation Caucus for the 119th Congress.

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Resolution marks anniversary of USSPACECOM headquarters decision

By Huntsville Leader | Jan 13, 2025

Today, a bicameral resolution was introduced by Representative Dale Strong (AL-05) to recognize the fourth anniversary of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, being named the preferred location for the U.S. Space Command headquarters.

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Strong leads bipartisan effort against Biden administration’s trade policy affecting Alabama

By Huntsville Leader | Jan 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Dale Strong from Alabama's 5th District has spearheaded a bipartisan initiative, gathering support from 25 of his House colleagues.

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Dale W. Strong reports accomplishments as Congress ends

By Huntsville Leader | Dec 31, 2024

As the 118th Congress concludes, Congressman Dale W. Strong has provided an update on his efforts for North Alabama over the past year.

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Dale Strong appointed to influential House Appropriations Committee

By Huntsville Leader | Dec 13, 2024

U.S. Representative Dale W. Strong, a Republican from Alabama, has been appointed to the influential Appropriations Committee by House Republican Leadership during his second term in Congress. “It’s past time we put America First.

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House passes defense bill emphasizing service member welfare and regional investments

By Huntsville Leader | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Representative Dale Strong has announced the House's approval of the Senate amendment to H.R. 5009, known as the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025.

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House passes SHIELD Act targeting CCP amid national security concerns

By Huntsville Leader | Dec 10, 2024

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend (SHIELD) Against CCP Act, proposed by Representative Dale W. Strong from Alabama's 5th District.