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Senator Katie Britt secures $3 million for University of North Alabama

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has secured $3 million for the University of North Alabama in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced the legislation yesterday, and it now awaits consideration by the full Senate.

Senator Katie Britt secures funding for Alabama federal courthouse upgrades

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., August 2, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has advanced $5 million for the Dothan Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse and $4 million for the Hugo Black Courthouse in Birmingham.

Federal funds allocated for Huntsville International Airport improvements

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today celebrated a newly announced $12.8 million investment from the Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Huntsville International Airport. These federal funds are from the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act as part of the Airport Improvement Program.

Senator Katie Britt advances $6.1 billion defense funding for Alabama

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today advanced more than $6.1 billion in defense spending for the state of Alabama in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act.

Senator Katie Britt advances $850K for protection of Selma’s historic buildings

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has secured $850,000 in funding for Selma through the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act and the FY25 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Both bills have been favorably reported by the Senate Committee on Appropriations and now await consideration on the Senate floor.

Senator Katie Britt calls for revision of rushed tax package

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt: Send Tax Package Back to Committee to Fix Critical Flaws

Senators introduce bill aiming at improving nonprofit employee retirement options

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Raphael Warnock, Bill Cassidy, and Gary Peters have introduced S. 4917, the Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act. This legislation aims to enhance investment options for 403(b) retirement plans, which are offered to employees of non-profit organizations such as public universities, hospitals, churches, and charities.