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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

A Birmingham man has been sentenced for a fentanyl-related drug crime, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Steven L. Hofer.

U.S senators introduce bill responding to Mexico's seizure of Vulcan Materials' property

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) have introduced the Defending American Property Abroad Act. The legislation aims to impose retaliatory measures against Mexico if it profits from the seizure of Vulcan Materials Company’s property and port facility in Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Senator Katie Britt addresses recent Birmingham shooting

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has issued a statement following a shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, over the weekend that resulted in four deaths and at least 17 injuries.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, 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. 23?

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 21, 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 midgrade gas in cities in Jefferson County in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senate passes ENABLE Act supporting individuals with disabilities

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), and Bob Casey’s (D-Pa.) legislation, the Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act, recently passed the United States Senate.

Lawmakers urge SEC chair Gensler: Suspend CAT rule filings over privacy concerns

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and 12 of their Congressional Republican colleagues have sent a bicameral letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, urging the immediate suspension of recently effective rule filings tied to the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT).

Senator Katie Britt congratulates Alabama students accepted into US service academies

U.S. Senator Katie Britt congratulated 13 Alabama students on their acceptance to United States service academies for the fall semester. The academies include the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy.

80.9% of college applicants to Jefferson County's 13 universities were admitted for fall 2022

Jefferson County's 13 universities admitted an estimated 80.9% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson County in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senate passes legislation requiring DHS transparency on migrant release data

The Senate has passed the Southern Border Transparency Act, a piece of legislation sponsored by U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas). The bill mandates the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide detailed reports on how migrants encountered at the border are being managed, ensuring public access to data on the number of migrants released into the United States by the Biden Administration.

1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 14

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Katie Britt discusses ENABLE Act at roundtable event