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Sometimes it seems as though telework and quarantine will never end, but
always remember that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I am happy to
report that serious discussions are taking place about when to get back to work
and how to reopen our great American economy. Now, a lot has to happen before
businesses can reopen their doors, manufacturing can get back to full steam and
Bryant-Denny and Jordan-Hare can be filled with fans, ?but I think it is good
news that we are shifting towards that goal and thinking about what it will
take to get there.?
Reopening the Economy

I?m sure many of you watched President Trump?s news conference Thursday
evening where he announced his phased approach for reopening the economy.?
Since March, I have said that we must ensure the American economy does not
completely collapse during this crisis, and it?s time to really think about the
best ways to approach this. However, it can?t be underscored enough how vital
it is that safety remain the number one priority. Before we all get back to
business it must be clear and evident that opening doors will not lead to
another surge of the virus.


Business Owners in the 4th District??????? Weigh-in?

Once safety is ensured, then it is time to start getting folks back to work.
I am grateful to be participating in Governor Ivey?s Task Force that is
studying this very issue, and as a part of my work on this I sent out a survey
to business owners in our district. It?s clear that people want to get back to
work as soon as possible, and although the numbers are preliminary, I think
they represent the broader feeling of our community.???????

Added up, the numbers show that 62% of business owners want to open back up
either on or before May 1st. Additionally, 81% reported that their workforce is
willing, able, and ready to return to normal operations. These numbers are very
encouraging, and I will include them in the report I give to the Governor next
week. It is my hope that this information will encourage the Task Force to find
the best methods on how to return to work. ?

There are many ideas on how to do this, such as sending people back in waves
or focusing on opening certain businesses in specific areas. We have to look at
the needs of each community and figure out priorities from there. The news
media will focus on states like New York and California as examples on how to
move forward, and while that might be helpful, it will not work as a ?one size
fits all? solution. Alabama is different than those two states (thank
goodness), and we need to base our thoughts and solutions around that fact.

Severe Weather

In the middle of this pandemic, severe storms struck our district last
weekend, with tornadoes touching down and torrential rain causing widespread
flooding. ?Fortunately, there were no deaths or serious injuries reported as a
result of the storms, but there was damage across the district. I was pleased
to see that even while emergency managers are having to deal with COVID-19,
they still were able to step up and guide us through this severe weather
outbreak.? In times like this please pray for your neighbors in our district
and extend a helping hand where you can. I also post about severe storms coming
to the district on myTwitter <[link removed]> and Facebook
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pages, and you can follow those for up to date information.

There is also a chance of another round of severe weather this coming
Sunday.? So, please keep an eye on the weather Sunday and into Monday morning.


2020 Census

The deadline for filling out your 2020 Census has been postponed due to
COVID-19. If you have not completed yours yet, this is great news because
you?ve got more time! Please make sure to fill out your 2020 Census, as it is
vital to our state to get an accurate count of our population. The data from
the Census is used when determining funding for things like hospitals, critical
infrastructure, schools, emergency services, and so much more. You can complete
your 2020 Census by clicking thislink <[link removed]>. Make
sure to fill yours out today! ????????

Apollo 13 Anniversary???????


Hailed a ?successful failure?, the Apollo 13 mission was bound for the Moon
but would never get there. Due to equipment failure, the astronauts aboard had
to abort the mission and desperately try and return home. Thanks to the
brilliant minds at NASA, including engineers here in Alabama, a tumultuous six
days in space concluded with the safe return of three brave souls. Today marks
the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 13 landing safely in the South Pacific Ocean.

50 years later, NASA is working to return to the Moon, sending men and women
where no one has been since 1972. However, the Moon is no longer the only
target we have our eyes on in space. Mars will be the next step, and one day
NASA will carry mankind further than we have ever gone before. The amazing men
and women working in Huntsville and North Alabama are helping to make this a
reality, and when the first step is taken on the Red Planet, Alabama will be a
part of its imprint.

I hope you have a great weekend, and please stay in touch.

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???????????Sincerely,

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