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News from June 2023

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Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Decision Ending Affirmative Action

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 30, 2023

“For centuries, African Americans were systematically denied the opportunity to pursue a higher education and gain financial independence, leaving a painful legacy of discrimination that persists to this day.

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Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing the Redrawing of the Louisiana Congressional Map to Add a Second Majority-Black District

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 28, 2023

On June 26, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the redrawing of Louisiana’s congressional map to add a second majority-Black district.

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Rep. Sewell Announces Historic $1.4 Billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Expand Broadband in Alabama

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 27, 2023

On June 26, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that $1.4 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will soon make its way to Alabama to expand access to high-speed internet.

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Palmer Introduces Citizen Ballot Protection Act That Would Allow States to Require Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 23, Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06) reintroduced the Citizen Ballot Protection Act to promote election security. Following introduction of his bill to allow states to require proof of citizenship for voters by amending the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06) issued the following statement:

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33 businesses registered in 12 cities found within Jefferson County in the week ending Feb. 11

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 25, 2023

There were 33 businesses that registered in cities within Jefferson County in the week ending Feb. 11, according to the Alabama Secretary of State.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 24, 2023

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

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Rep. Sewell Secures Key Wins for Alabama as FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act Passes out of Armed Services Committee

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 24, 2023

On June 22, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), a proud member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced the inclusion of key priorities in H.R. 1282, the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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Rep. Sewell Announces $21+ Million Grant to Support the Birmingham Urban Trail and Enhance Multimodal Transportation Network

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 22, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that the City of Birmingham has been awarded a $21,681,306 grant from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to support the development of the Birmingham Urban Trail and Multimodal Corridor. The funding is part of DOT’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program and will be used to enhance transportation networks and create a more walkable, bikeable, safe, connected, and livable community.

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Palmer Points Out Glaring Double Standard of Justice

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 21, 2023

Following the announcement of the Department of Justice and Hunter Biden's plea deal regarding tax evasion and gun crimes,Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06) issued the following statement:

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How many businesses registered across cities in Jefferson County in week ending Feb. 4?

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 18, 2023

There were 52 businesses that registered in cities within Jefferson County in the week ending Feb. 4, according to the Alabama Secretary of State.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 17, 2023

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

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Rep. Sewell Announces 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 15, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced the start of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District.

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Rep. Sewell Joins Rep. Bilirakis in Introducing Legislation to Ensure Timely Access to Oral Prescription Drugs

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 14, 2023

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) joined Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) in introducing H.R. 4011, the Timely Access to Clinical Treatment (TACT) Act. This bipartisan legislation would require that patients be provided their oral drugs within an acceptable time frame.

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Week ending Jan. 28: 37 businesses registered in cities found in Jefferson County

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 11, 2023

There were 37 businesses that registered in cities within Jefferson County in the week ending Jan. 28, according to the Alabama Secretary of State.

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What this Jefferson County athlete said on Twitter about their university prospects in week ending June 10

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 10, 2023

This player posted on Twitter about a university visits in the week ending June 10.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 10, 2023

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

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What this Jefferson County athlete said on Twitter about their university prospects in week ending June 10

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 10, 2023

This player posted on Twitter about a university commitments in the week ending June 10.

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Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Decision Upholding the Protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 9, 2023

On June 8, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the protections of the Voting Rights Act in the Allen v. Milligan case

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Birmingham-based BBVA USA earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 100

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 8, 2023

BBVA USA, which is based in Birmingham, earned a score of 100 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”

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Reps. Sewell, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Level the Playing Field for American Workers

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 7, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Bill Johnson (OH-06), along with Reps. Frank Mrvan and (IN-01) and Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), introduced bipartisan legislation to level the playing field for American workers. H.R. 3882, the Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0, would strengthen U.S. trade remedy laws to protect American workers and combat China’s unfair, anti-free market trade practices that distort the global market.