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Water resources act includes critical upgrades for Alabama locks

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has expressed her support for the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, which includes significant improvements to Alabama's water infrastructure.

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

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Federal funding approved for Selma flood risk management project

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has announced the passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, which modifies the federal cost share for Selma's Flood Risk Management and Stabilization Project to 100%.

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

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Senator Katie Britt supports defense bill benefiting Alabama's national security

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has expressed her support for the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, highlighting its benefits for Alabama and national defense priorities.

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Water Resources Development Act promises vital upgrades to Alabama’s water infrastructure

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has expressed her support for the recently passed Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, a bipartisan effort aimed at enhancing Alabama's water infrastructure.

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Senator Britt supports Water Resources Development Act with key benefits for Alabama

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has expressed her support for the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, which was recently passed by the Senate.

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Senator Britt supports JROTC programs through new defense bill provision

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has successfully secured a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA) to support Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) programs across the United States.

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Senator Katie Britt discusses priorities on 13th & Park podcast

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 16, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt recently appeared on the 13th & Park podcast, hosted by Adam Goodman, to discuss her priorities for the upcoming Trump Administration and her legislative efforts in the Senate.

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Gary Palmer discusses radio appearances and legislative updates

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. Congressman Gary Palmer shared insights about his recent activities via social media posts dated December 11-12, 2024.

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Terri Sewell announces office hours and celebrates funding for youth programs

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 12, 2024

Rep. Terri A. Sewell highlights upcoming mobile office hours in Choctaw County scheduled for December 17 and announces a $1.5 million grant awarded by the Department of Labor to Birmingham Housing Authority for youth job training programs on...

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Senator Katie Britt calls for reforms at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has raised concerns about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and its Director, Rohit Chopra, over regulatory actions that she believes are detrimental to American citizens, particularly those in vulnerable...

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Senators visit coast guard facilities focusing on drug and human trafficking issues

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Cindy Hyde-Smith recently visited the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Key West and the Joint Interagency Task Force South headquarters to better understand the agencies' roles in combatting illicit narcotics, illegal...

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Rep. Terri A. Sewell announces community achievements and investments

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 11, 2024

U.S Representative Terri A. Sewell recently highlighted significant achievements and investments within her district via social media posts dated December 9-11, including congratulations to Parker High School on their state championship win and...

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Senator Katie Britt receives award from Salvation Army

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has been honored with the "Fight for Good" award by the Salvation Army.

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Senator Britt honors fallen sailors on NAS Pensacola attack anniversary

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 6, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) paid tribute to the fallen sailors, including Alabama's Joshua Kaleb Watson, on the anniversary of the Naval Air Station Pensacola terrorist attack that occurred on December 6, 2019.

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Gary Palmer discusses meetings with Elon Musk & state rights

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 6, 2024

U.S. Congressman Gary Palmer shared updates on Twitter regarding his recent meetings with notable figures like Elon Musk and discussed initiatives aimed at reducing government waste as well as supporting state rights concerning child protection laws.

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Senators urge Biden Administration to enforce sanctions on Iran's oil sector

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 6, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tim Scott, along with six Republican colleagues, have expressed concerns over the delayed enforcement of sanctions on Iran's oil sector.

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Gary Palmer supports local high schools' championship games

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 5, 2024

Congressman Gary Palmer shared his recent activities on social media over two days in early December.

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Efforts led by Rep. Terri A. Sewell include advocating for Rosa Parks Day

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 5, 2024

Rep. Terri A. Sewell highlights her recent initiatives including the designation of Rosa Parks Day and supporting community health centers through increased federal funding on social media posts dated December 4-5, 2024

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Gary Palmer questions presidential pardon and advocates in SCOTUS case

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 4, 2024

U.S. Congressman Gary Palmer voiced concerns over Joe Biden's alleged broken promises regarding pardons and discussed state rights in a Supreme Court case concerning child protection against irreversible harm.

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Palmer urges Supreme Court support for state actions on child protection laws

By Jefferson Reporter | Dec 4, 2024

Today, the United States Supreme Court listened to oral arguments in the case of United States of America v. Skrmetti.