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Senator Katie Britt criticizes Democrats' 'Summer of Scare Tactics' ahead of contraception act vote

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 4, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 4, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor ahead of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s scheduled vote on the Democrats’ Right to Contraception Act. The vote is set for Wednesday, June 5.

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Senators introduce bill aimed at reducing regulatory burden on small businesses

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 3, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kans.), alongside their colleagues Senators Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), have introduced the Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act. This legislation aims to mitigate the financial burden imposed on small businesses by federal regulations.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 2, 2024

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

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Palmer calls Trump verdict "act of political assassination

By Jefferson Reporter | May 31, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Following yesterday's announcement of the verdict in the trial of President Trump, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement:

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Senator Katie Britt advocates sustained investment at Marshall Space Flight Center

By Jefferson Reporter | May 31, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt: ‘We Must Continue to Invest’ in Important Marshall Space Flight Center Programs

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8.5% of Jefferson County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

By Jefferson Reporter | May 30, 2024

Jefferson County universities had 8.5% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | May 30, 2024

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

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Austin Morris, former Mortimer Jordan High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Jefferson Reporter | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against UCF Knights.

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Braylon Myers, former Oak Grove High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Jefferson Reporter | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

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The NCAA D1 Baseball Championship is ready to begin with former Hoover High School standout RJ Hamilton’s college team participating

By Jefferson Reporter | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.

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Former Hueytown High School player Alton Davis II’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By Jefferson Reporter | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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The NCAA D1 Baseball Championship is ready to begin with former Mountain Brook High School standout Howell Polk’s college team participating

By Jefferson Reporter | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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Former Hewitt-Trussville High School player Terry Burrell III’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By Jefferson Reporter | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

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Former Hewitt-Trussville High School player Riley Quick’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By Jefferson Reporter | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against UCF Knights.

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Michael Fowler, former Hewitt-Trussville High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Jefferson Reporter | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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Britt, Cruz introduce bill to repeal natural gas tax

By Jefferson Reporter | May 29, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) this week joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) and 10 of their colleagues in introducing legislation to repeal the Natural Gas Tax enacted in the Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This tax, according to critics, would raise costs for energy customers and burden American families already struggling with persistently high inflation.

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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.