Britt to serve on three Senate committees, including Appropriations
Britt is the only freshman Senator to serve on the powerful appropriations committee.
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We may be in better shape in the senate than some think.
Katie Britt sworn in as first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Alabama
Britt is the youngest Republican woman ever to serve in the U.S. Senate and the second youngest woman ever to serve in the U.S. Senate.
Katie Britt begins transition into new role as Alabama’s junior senator
Britt said she and her team are putting in long hours now so that they can hit the ground running when she assumes office on Jan. 3.
FAA grants $17.8 million for Alabama airports
The bulk off the money is designated to reconstruct tarmacs at Mobile International Airport and Tuscaloosa National Airport.
Sewell, House approve bill safeguarding same-sex, interracial marriage
The bill would codify the right to same-sex and interracial marriages as fears abound that Supreme Court could overturn precedents.
Shelby criticizes Biden border policy for placing burden on National Guard
The comments came during a defense subcommittee hearing reviewing the fiscal year 2023 funding request.
Shelby: University of Alabama receives $360 million NOAA Research Award
The goal of this institute will be to improve NOAA's actionable water resource information for forecasts, watches, warnings, and related products.
April 7, 2022
The Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act dies on Senate floor
Both Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, voted against the measure to change Senate rules.
Newcomer Mike Durant comes out swinging at Mo Brooks
One day into his U.S. Senate campaign, Durant called into question Brooks' career as a politician and his support of the military.