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Legislation introduced to prohibit antisemitism in federal contracting

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) have introduced the Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act, aimed at prohibiting federal contracts with entities that boycott the State of Israel. This legislative move aligns with laws or regulations in Alabama and 36 other states opposing the boycott, divestment, or sanction (BDS) movement against Israel.

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Tuscaloosa woman pleads guilty to defrauding SBA's Paycheck Protection Program

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

A Tuscaloosa County woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples.

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How many FDA citations were issued in cities within Shelby County in Q2

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Shelby County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Senator Katie Britt advances $80M for Alabama infrastructure projects

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill includes more than $80 million in targeted funding to modernize and upgrade critical transportation infrastructure in communities across Alabama, including $50 million personally secured by the Senator.

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North Dakota man sentenced to prison for firearms trafficking scheme

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

A North Dakota man was sentenced Tuesday for a firearms trafficking scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Jefferson County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 20

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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U.S. senators urge halt on Mexican government's actions against Alabama-based Vulcan Materials Company

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) have urged Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to cease his administration's efforts to seize land owned by Vulcan Materials Company, an Alabama-based construction aggregates producer.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson County in week ending July 20?

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Katie Britt supports Israel following Netanyahu's congressional address

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Reaffirms Strong Support for Israel Following Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Address

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FDA issued 5 citations in cities across Jefferson County in Q2

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 24, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Jefferson County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Senator Katie Britt promotes Alabama's leadership at Farnborough Airshow

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), accompanied by a bipartisan Congressional delegation, recently attended the Farnborough Airshow in the United Kingdom to underscore Alabama's significant role in the aerospace and defense industry, which she described as crucial to American competitiveness and national security.

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2 companies in a city within Shelby County received two inspections in Q2

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Shelby County that received two FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson County in week ending July 20?

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Palmer questions Secret Service director on security lapse during Trump assassination attempt

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) participated in the House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing questioning Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle regarding the attempted assassination of President Trump.

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Jefferson County's institutions spent $13,305,340 on basketball teams in 2023

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

Jefferson County's five colleges spent $13,305,340 on their basketball teams in 2023, a 6.2% increase over the previous year.

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Jefferson County awards $19,209,392 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

Jefferson County's six universities paid $19,209,392 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 20

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 21, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies in cities in Jefferson County received FDA inspections in Q2?

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 21, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Jefferson County that received two FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Palmer comments on President Biden's withdrawal from presidential race

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 21, 2024

Following the announcement of President Biden dropping out of the presidential race, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) released a statement addressing the situation.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 20, 2024

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