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U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and several Senate colleagues have demanded answers regarding the implementation of the Department of Commerce’s (DOC) new financial management system, which has disrupted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) weather forecast operations, delayed aid money for fishery disasters, threatened the availability of safety information for aviators and mariners, and left agency employees without reimbursement for official travel expenses.

Senator Katie Britt secures $345K for classroom technology at Birmingham's I3 Academy

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, has secured $345,000 for Birmingham’s I3 Academy in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This funding will enable the procurement of technology and equipment for classrooms. The new resources are intended to assist teachers in creating interactive lessons and help students collaborate to learn complex concepts for future academic and career success.

Senator Katie Britt advocates for educational freedom at Education Disruptor Roundtable

U.S. Senator Katie Britt participated in U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy’s Education Disruptor Roundtable to highlight leaders driving change in education. The roundtable featured Ruben Morris, founder of the Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School (AAHS) in Bessemer, along with Senators Tommy Tuberville and Joni Ernst.

Senator Katie Britt issues statement commemorating anniversary of September 11 attacks

U.S. Senator Katie Britt issued a statement today commemorating the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. In her remarks, she reflected on the events of that day and the nation's response.

Former credit union employee pleads guilty in account-takeover scheme

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

A former credit union employee has pleaded guilty to her involvement in a comprehensive account-takeover scheme, U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples announced.

Legislation introduced to add Secretary of Agriculture as permanent member on CFIUS

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) have introduced the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024. This legislation aims to add the Secretary of Agriculture as a permanent member of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The inclusion is intended to increase scrutiny on foreign acquisitions of U.S. farmland and agricultural industries, particularly by adversaries such as China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 9, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 8, 2024

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 7, 2024

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Jefferson County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 7, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Jefferson County in week ending Aug. 31

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jefferson County in week ending Aug. 31

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Goldman Sachs launches investment initiative targeting rural communities in Alabama

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Celebrates Goldman Sachs’ Alabama Launch of Investment In Rural Communities

1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 31

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Britt & Tuberville secure $435K funding for Cleburne Co. Sheriff's Office

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 5, 2024 – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) have secured $435,000 for the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

Senators secure $650K for upgrading Lawrence County's public safety radio network

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) announced the allocation of $650,000 for the Lawrence County Commission as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

Senators secure $3.5 million funding for Greenville's water infrastructure

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville have secured $3.5 million for the City of Greenville, Alabama, as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This funding will support the Water Works and Sewer Board of Greenville in developing two new production wells to enhance the water supply.

Senator Britt celebrates release of persecuted Christians from Nicaraguan imprisonment