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Senator Britt responds to Iran's missile attack on Israel

By Jefferson Reporter | Oct 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has released a statement in response to Iran's recent ballistic missile attack on Israel. The attack involved nearly 200 missiles being launched into Israeli territory.

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Senator Britt raises alarm over Chinese humanoid robot threat

By Jefferson Reporter | Oct 2, 2024

The Wall Street Journal recently featured a column by U.S. Senator Katie Britt and Commissioner Jacob Helberg, addressing the potential threat posed by Chinese humanoid robots. The article emphasizes the need for Congress to take measures to safeguard Americans from humanoids produced by foreign adversaries.

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U.S. lawmakers urge action against EU's new corporate directive

By Jefferson Reporter | Oct 2, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Bill Hagerty, alongside Congressman Andy Barr and other colleagues, have expressed concerns regarding the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). They sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and senior officials in the Biden-Harris Administration urging them to protect U.S. economic interests against what they see as regulatory overreach from Europe.

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

By Jefferson Reporter | Oct 1, 2024

There were two companies in cities associated with Jefferson County that received two FDA inspections in September, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Convicted felon sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking and firearm charges

By Jefferson Reporter | Oct 1, 2024

A convicted felon has been sentenced on drug and gun charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Steven Schrank.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Sept. 21

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 29, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 29, 2024

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 28, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Jefferson County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senators introduce bill targeting immigration policy loophole

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville, and John Cornyn, along with 11 colleagues, have introduced the Visa Integrity Preservation Act. This legislation aims to close a loophole in current law that the Biden-Harris administration used to grant amnesty to illegal aliens who entered the United States without inspection or overstayed a visa.

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Britt, Tuberville praise Sumpter Smith's selection as finalist for KC-46A base

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville announced that Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base has been selected as a finalist to host the KC-46A Tanker.

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Republican lawmakers criticize Biden-Harris Iran policy

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tom Cotton, along with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and 36 Congressional Republican colleagues, have written to President Joe Biden criticizing his administration's policies toward Iran. They argue that these policies have emboldened Iran to advance its nuclear program.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Sept. 21

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Jefferson County in 2022-23 school year

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 3.4% in Jefferson County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Senator Katie Britt announces Service Academy information sessions for October

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has announced that her office will hold Service Academy information sessions throughout October, in collaboration with Alabama's House delegation offices.

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Senators call for action after Mexico seizes U.S.-owned deep-water port

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and John Cornyn have issued a statement in response to the Mexican government's seizure of a deep-water port owned by Vulcan Materials Company, based in Alabama. The port was taken under the directive of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Jefferson County in week ending Sept. 21

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lawmakers condemn Mexican government over Vulcan Materials port seizure

By Jefferson Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

In response to the Mexican Government’s continued efforts to seize Vulcan Materials' deep-water port in Quintana Roo, Mexico, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) led a letter to the Ambassador of Mexico to the United States condemning Mexico’s actions. Regarding the letter, Rep. Palmer released the following statement: