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Senator Katie Britt honors legacy of late Tuskegee Airman Lt Col Harry Stewart Jr

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Katie Britt recently paid tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Harry Stewart Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, who passed away at the age of 100.

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Trump supports Palmer's bill against ban on gas-fired water heaters

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

The Trump Administration has expressed support for Representative Gary Palmer's legislation, H.J. Res 20, through a Statement of Administration Policy (SAP) released recently.

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Senators introduce bill to reinstate non-itemized deduction for charitable giving

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, James Lankford, and Chris Coons have introduced the Charitable Act to expand and extend the non-itemized deduction for charitable giving, which had previously expired.

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Britt and Paul introduce national right-to-work legislation

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Rand Paul, along with 16 other Senate Republicans, have introduced the National Right to Work Act.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson County in week ending Feb. 15?

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 23, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry file 44 petitions in Jefferson Reporter publication area throughout 2024

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 23, 2025

Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in the Jefferson Reporter publication area submitted 44 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 26?

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 23, 2025

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 22, 2025

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

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Rep. Terri Sewell reflects on civil rights icons during Black History Month

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 22, 2025

In observance of Black History Month, Rep. Terri A. Sewell honors civil rights leaders through social media posts dated February 21-22, 2025.

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Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Feb. 25?

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 22, 2025

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Feb. 15

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 21, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Bipartisan effort seeks to modernize U.S. bus manufacturing regulations

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 21, 2025

U.S. Senator Katie Britt, along with Senators Tina Smith, Kevin Cramer, and John Fetterman, have reintroduced the Bus Rolling Stock Modernization Act.

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Rep. Terri A. Sewell discusses healthcare and community issues during Tuscaloosa visits

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 21, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 20-21, 2025, Rep. Terri A. Sewell discussed her visits to key locations in Tuscaloosa including a health center and YMCA while also addressing concerns over proposed federal budget cuts impacting local communities'...

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Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Feb. 24?

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 21, 2025

This former Jefferson Reporter area high school standout will be in action on Monday, Feb. 24.

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Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 24?

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 21, 2025

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 24.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Jefferson County in week ending Feb. 15

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Terri A. Sewell highlights achievements during Black History Month

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

In a series of tweets from February 19-20, Rep. Terri A. Sewell celebrated notable figures such as Ashley M. Jones and Maya Angelou during Black History Month while advocating for improved veteran care at Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center

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Senators reintroduce Clergy Act offering faith leaders chance at Social Security

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

U.S. Senators Katie Britt of Alabama and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire have reintroduced the Clergy Act, a bipartisan bill designed to support faith leaders across the nation.

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Senate confirms Kash Patel as new director of FBI

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has expressed her support for Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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Senators urge FBI Director Patel to fill open slots at Redstone Arsenal

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville have addressed a letter to Kash Patel, the newly confirmed Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), urging him to prioritize staffing at the FBI's campus located in Huntsville on...