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The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senators introduce bill targeting immigration policy loophole

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville, and John Cornyn, along with 11 colleagues, have introduced the Visa Integrity Preservation Act. This legislation aims to close a loophole in current law that the Biden-Harris administration used to grant amnesty to illegal aliens who entered the United States without inspection or overstayed a visa.

Britt, Tuberville praise Sumpter Smith's selection as finalist for KC-46A base

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville announced that Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base has been selected as a finalist to host the KC-46A Tanker.

Republican lawmakers criticize Biden-Harris Iran policy

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tom Cotton, along with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and 36 Congressional Republican colleagues, have written to President Joe Biden criticizing his administration's policies toward Iran. They argue that these policies have emboldened Iran to advance its nuclear program.

1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Sept. 21

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Average cost of college went up for students in Jefferson County in 2022-23 school year

College tuition fees rose 3.4% in Jefferson County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Senator Katie Britt announces Service Academy information sessions for October

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has announced that her office will hold Service Academy information sessions throughout October, in collaboration with Alabama's House delegation offices.

Senators call for action after Mexico seizes U.S.-owned deep-water port

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and John Cornyn have issued a statement in response to the Mexican government's seizure of a deep-water port owned by Vulcan Materials Company, based in Alabama. The port was taken under the directive of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Jefferson County in week ending Sept. 21

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson County in week ending Sept. 21?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Lawmakers condemn Mexican government over Vulcan Materials port seizure

In response to the Mexican Government’s continued efforts to seize Vulcan Materials' deep-water port in Quintana Roo, Mexico, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) led a letter to the Ambassador of Mexico to the United States condemning Mexico’s actions. Regarding the letter, Rep. Palmer released the following statement:

Senator Britt advocates for shark attack alert legislation

U.S. Senator Katie Britt spoke on the Senate floor today to advocate for Lulu’s Law, a bipartisan bill that would include shark attacks as events for which wireless emergency alerts (WEAs) can be sent. This measure aims to enable local, state, tribal, and federal government officials to quickly issue warnings via mobile phone alerts in case of a shark attack or when conditions conducive to such an event are present.

Senator Katie Britt opposes continuing resolution setting up potential omnibus bill

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has expressed her opposition to a Continuing Resolution that she believes sets the stage for passing a large omnibus bill just before Christmas. In a statement released today, Senator Britt criticized Senate Democrats for not bringing any Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations bills to the floor before September 30.

Bipartisan bill proposes mental health warning labels on social media

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and John Fetterman have introduced the Stop the Scroll Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at creating a mental health warning label requirement for social media platforms. This legislation seeks to ensure users, particularly adolescents, are informed about the potential mental health risks of social media usage and have access to related resources.

Senators call for action on alleged abuses in unaccompanied alien children program

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) have joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and 41 other Republican lawmakers in urging President Biden and Vice President Harris to address alleged abuses within the unaccompanied alien children program. In a letter, the senators called for cooperation with Congress to resolve issues and end what they described as a cover-up by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Senators introduce legislation aimed at boosting small businesses

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tim Scott, along with several Republican colleagues, have introduced legislation aimed at revitalizing small businesses and expanding access to capital markets for Americans. The Empowering Main Street in America Act seeks to boost capital formation, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth.

Birmingham man sentenced to over five years for fentanyl charge