Figures Defends Rural Priorities | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

Congressman Shomari Figures is fighting a tough reelection battle by hitting the ground in his district, defending his record and outlining key priorities. He’s staunchly opposed to a proposed data center in Hayneville, stressing that corporate development must respect community input—even as he supports Google’s model when done right. On education, he’s pushing back against the state’s CHOOSE Act, warning it weakens public schools and harms vulnerable students, instead calling for investment in traditional public education. He also voted against a tax-cut bill that slashed Medicaid funding…