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News from September 2024

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Birmingham man sentenced to over five years for fentanyl charge

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

A Birmingham man has been sentenced for a fentanyl-related drug crime, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Steven L. Hofer.

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U.S senators introduce bill responding to Mexico's seizure of Vulcan Materials' property

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) have introduced the Defending American Property Abroad Act. The legislation aims to impose retaliatory measures against Mexico if it profits from the seizure of Vulcan Materials Company’s property and port facility in Quintana Roo, Mexico.

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Senator Katie Britt addresses recent Birmingham shooting

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has issued a statement following a shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, over the weekend that resulted in four deaths and at least 17 injuries.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 21, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Jefferson County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate passes ENABLE Act supporting individuals with disabilities

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), and Bob Casey’s (D-Pa.) legislation, the Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act, recently passed the United States Senate.

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Lawmakers urge SEC chair Gensler: Suspend CAT rule filings over privacy concerns

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and 12 of their Congressional Republican colleagues have sent a bicameral letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, urging the immediate suspension of recently effective rule filings tied to the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT).

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Senator Katie Britt congratulates Alabama students accepted into US service academies

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt congratulated 13 Alabama students on their acceptance to United States service academies for the fall semester. The academies include the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy.

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80.9% of college applicants to Jefferson County's 13 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

Jefferson County's 13 universities admitted an estimated 80.9% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate passes legislation requiring DHS transparency on migrant release data

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

The Senate has passed the Southern Border Transparency Act, a piece of legislation sponsored by U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas). The bill mandates the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide detailed reports on how migrants encountered at the border are being managed, ensuring public access to data on the number of migrants released into the United States by the Biden Administration.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 14

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Katie Britt discusses ENABLE Act at roundtable event

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Advocates for Individuals with Disabilities and their Families

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Jefferson County in week ending Sept. 14

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate blocks four GOP-led bills amid claims against VP Harris

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) led an effort today to pass four critical pieces of legislation in the Senate, revealing what she describes as the radical policy positions held by Vice President Kamala Harris. The blocked bills included a border security measure known as the WALL Act.

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Senator Britt calls for prompt action on FY25 defense appropriations

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor today, advocating for the consideration of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act and the FY25 Defense Appropriations Act.

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Senators Britt and Cruz's IVF Protection Act blocked again by Senate Democrats

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today moved for immediate passage of the IVF Protection Act, which they introduced in May. For the second time in recent months, Senate Democrats blocked the bill from passing.

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Dr. Ryan Forbess advocates for enactment of Senator Britt's "Lulu's Law

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 16, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 16, 2024—AL.com recently published a column by Dr. Ryan Forbess, a family medicine physician, advocating for the enactment of Lulu’s Law. The legislation, proposed by U.S. Senator Katie Britt, is named in honor of 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin from Mountain Brook, Alabama.