Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Jackson’s Gap Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving a $221,517 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Tallapoosa County fire department purchase a new firefighting vehicle.“Tallapoosa County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I congratulate the men a... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Shinbone Valley Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving a $16,008 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Clay County fire department purchase new firefighting operations and safety equipment.“Clay County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I congratulat... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Mt. Olive Sunderland Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving a $53,603 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Russell County fire department purchase new firefighting operations and safety equipment.“Russell County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I ... Read more »

Today, Congressman Mike Rogers was sworn in for the 112th Congress which will begin his fifth term as a U.S. Congressman.“I am honored to once again have the opportunity to represent the people of the Third Congressional District and would like to congratulate newly-elected Speaker Boehner,” Rogers said.The new Rules of the House were passed today which Rogers said he hoped would lead to a more op... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers announced today his bill, H.R. 3978, the First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act, was signed into law this week by President Obama. This legislation provides the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Alabama, authority to accept donations of items such as railcars, subway cars, emergency response equipment and other property and services trainin... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Micaville Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving a $12,132 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Cleburne County fire department purchase new firefighting operations and safety equipment.“Cleburne County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I congratu... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Hatchechubbee Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving a $40,850 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Russell County fire department purchase new firefighting operations and safety equipment.“Russell County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I congra... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Chehaw Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving a $76,475 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Macon County fire department purchase a new firefighting vehicle.“Macon County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I congratulate the men and women of the C... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Childersburg Fire and Rescue Department today for receiving a $94,392 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Talladega County fire department purchase new firefighting operations and safety equipment.“Talladega County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I con... Read more »

Artistic high school students from the Third District were honored last weekend in Sylacauga, as Congressman Mike Rogers announced the winners of the 29th annual Third District Congressional Art Competition.Tevin Drake, a senior at Opelika High School, took First Place for his graphite creation titled “Eye Phone.” This is Drake’s fourth consecutive year winning the art contest. Drake came in firs... Read more »