Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Congress

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.

Senator-elect Katie Britt makes a phone call from her temporary office in Washington D.C. (U.S. Senate Photographic Services)
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

A week after officially being chosen as Alabama’s next U.S. senator, Katie Britt has hit the ground running as she prepares to transition into the seat of her former boss, retiring Sen. Richard Shelby.

Britt made her voice heard Wednesday as the Senate Republican Caucus elected its leadership for the upcoming term and has now set up a temporary office in D.C.

“We are off to a fast start with our transition process,” Britt said. “My team and I are putting in long hours now so that when we formally take office on January 3, we hit the ground running and ensure we don’t miss a beat in serving the people of Alabama. This is a true honor and privilege. I will go to work every day to make our great state proud and fight for our future.”

Jacob Holmes is a reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter. You can reach him at jholmes@alreporter.com

More from APR

Congress

The bill would allow property owners and utility and telecom providers to report payments data to credit reporting agencies.

Congress

The new sanctions are cosponsored evenly by 25 Republican senators and 25 Democratic senators alike.

Elections

Dakarai Larriett, described as a successful entrepreneur and dedicated community activist, has officially announced his candidacy.

Congress

The legislation "would modernize vehicle safety tests by requiring the use of the most advanced testing devices available."