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Senate Democrats block passage of bipartisan Laken Riley Act again

By Jefferson Reporter | May 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 23, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered a speech on the Senate floor today and joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in moving for passage of the bipartisan Laken Riley Act. For the second time in recent months, Senate Democrats blocked passage of this legislation.

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Smear campaign fails as MOMS Act gains support from bipartisan sources

By Jefferson Reporter | May 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 23, 2024 – A smear campaign against the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act has backfired, leading to increased support for the bill. The legislation is led by Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.Dak.). As of today, the list of cosponsors has grown to 22, including Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kans.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Jerry Moran (R-Kans.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Pete Ricketts (R-Nebr.), Mike Rounds (R-S.Dak.), Roger Wicker...

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U.S. senators criticize ICC's decision on arrest warrants for Israeli officials

By Jefferson Reporter | May 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 21, 2024 – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), John Thune (R-S.Dak.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) today issued a statement in response to the International Criminal Court (ICC) announcing the decision to apply for arrest warrants for democratically-elected Israeli officials:

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Senators Britt, Cruz Introduce In Vitro Fertilization Protection Act

By Jefferson Reporter | May 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) have introduced the IVF Protection Act to ensure that no state prohibits access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) services. The bill does not compel any person or organization to provide IVF services, but it allows states to implement health and safety standards regarding the practice of IVF. According to the legislation, states would be ineligible to receive Medicaid funding if they banned access to IVF.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | May 18, 2024

The following parishes in the Jefferson Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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6.1% of citizens unemployed in Jefferson County in 2021

By Jefferson Reporter | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Jefferson County hit 6.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Senator Britt calls for 'wholesale change' at FDIC following toxic workplace report

By Jefferson Reporter | May 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently participated in a Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee oversight hearing of prudential regulators. The hearing included testimony from Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chair Martin Gruenberg, and Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu.

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Senators introduce bill to ensure munitions shipments to Israel

By Jefferson Reporter | May 17, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), along with 14 other Senate Republican colleagues, have introduced the Israel Security Assistance Support Act. This legislation aims to compel the Biden Administration to send crucial munitions to Israel. The bill has been cosponsored by a number of senators, including John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.Dak.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Nebr.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Roger Marshall...

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Senators announce bill for improved body armor for female DHS officers

By Jefferson Reporter | May 16, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have announced a bipartisan bill to provide next-generation body armor designed to meet the specific needs of female law enforcement personnel at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The proposed legislation, which has advanced in the Senate, mandates that all agencies under DHS equip their officers with appropriately fitting improved ballistic body armor.

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Kenleigh Cahalan, former Hewitt-Trussville High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Jefferson Reporter | May 16, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number 14 seed.

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Maia Townsend, former Mortimer Jordan High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Jefferson Reporter | May 16, 2024

They open the tournament against Jackson State Tigers.

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JT Weisberg, former John Carroll Catholic High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | May 16, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

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Ty Truett, former Hoover High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | May 16, 2024

They open the tournament against Transylvania Pioneers.

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Army Corps confirms key Alabama infrastructure projects on schedule

By Jefferson Reporter | May 15, 2024

On May 15, 2024, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, engaged in a discussion with Michael L. Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and Lt. General Scott A. Spellmon, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The conversation revolved around critical infrastructure projects led by the Army Corps that are crucial to Alabama's state.

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Egan Keeler, former John Carroll Catholic High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | May 15, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

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Preston Moore, former Hoover High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | May 15, 2024

First game takes place on Thursday, May 16.

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Daniel Swatek, former Hoover High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | May 15, 2024

They open the tournament against Lee Flames.

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Riley Rudick, former Hewitt-Trussville High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | May 15, 2024

They open the tournament against Transylvania Pioneers.

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Kate Dinkel, former Hoover High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | May 15, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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Bipartisan bill proposes next-gen body armor for female DHS officers

By Jefferson Reporter | May 14, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), the Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at equipping female law enforcement personnel at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with next-generation body armor.