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Bipartisan bill introduced to address U.S. fentanyl crisis

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has joined forces with Senator Dave McCormick and Representative Dan Newhouse to introduce the Joint Task Force to Counter Illicit Synthetic Narcotics Act of 2025.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Jefferson County in week ending Mar. 8

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 13, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jefferson County in week ending Mar. 8

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 13, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Farm bill aims at strengthening cybersecurity in U.S. agriculture

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tom Cotton, and Elissa Slotkin have reintroduced the Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act.

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Terri Sewell opposes Trump's spending bill and files legislation protecting civil rights landmarks

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

On March 12, 2025, Rep. Terri A. Sewell shared her perspectives via social media regarding key legislative issues including opposition to a spending bill proposed by Donald Trump and introducing new legislation aimed at protecting historic civil...

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Lawmakers introduce 'Lulu's Law' for emergency alerts after shark attacks

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Brian Schatz, along with Representative Gary Palmer, have reintroduced Lulu’s Law, a bipartisan piece of legislation named after 16-year-old Lulu Gribbin from Mountain Brook, Alabama.

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EPA and Army Corps collaborate on WOTUS definition revision

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Katie Britt recently joined EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and other colleagues in Washington, D.C., to announce a revision to the definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS).

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Gary Palmer discusses fire chiefs' visit and Lulu's Law reintroduction

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

Congressman Gary Palmer recently highlighted his engagements with Alabama Fire Chiefs in Washington D.C., discussed upcoming radio appearances, and reintroduced Lulu's Law with Senator Katie Britt aimed at preventing shark attacks

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Bipartisan Senate resolution celebrates achievements of women business owners

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

U.S. Senators, led by Katie Britt of Alabama and Jim Risch of Idaho, have introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the contributions of women business owners in the United States.

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Lulu’s Law proposed for swift alerts after shark attacks

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

Representative Gary Palmer has introduced Lulu's Law in the U.S. House of Representatives, aiming to enhance public safety measures following shark attacks.

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Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, March 15?

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, March 15.

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Gary Palmer highlights legislative efforts and federal spending concerns

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 11, 2025

U.S. Congressman Gary Palmer shared updates on events like the White House Easter Egg Roll application deadline and detailed his legislative activities including opposing certain regulations and addressing improper federal payments through social...

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Rep. Terri A. Sewell attends key events and meets with local leaders

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 11, 2025

U.S Congresswoman Rep. Terri A. Sewell recently attended the Southern Poverty Law Center's annual gala and participated in Selma60 commemorations while also meeting with Birmingham and Pleasant Grove city councilors to discuss federal priorities...

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Senate confirms Gail Slater as head of DOJ Antitrust Division

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Katie Britt, a member of the Senate Judiciary’s Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights Subcommittee, voted to confirm Gail Slater as Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division under President Trump.

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Jefferson County ranks 56th highest in Alabama for per capita government transfer income at $11,783 in 2022

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Jefferson County received an average of $11,783 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 12th lowest in Alabama.

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Legislation introduced to boost US LNG production amid national security concerns

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Katie Britt, alongside Senator Tim Scott and Congressman August Pfluger, has introduced the Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act.

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Senator Britt supports Trump’s pick for Labor Secretary

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has cast her vote in favor of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, confirming her as President Trump's Secretary of Labor.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson County in week ending Mar. 1?

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Manufacturing industry employers submit 15 H-1B petitions across Jefferson Reporter publication area in 2024

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 9, 2025

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in the Jefferson Reporter publication area submitted 15 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 8, 2025

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